Additive conjunction (นอกจาก... แล้วยัง...)

Adding Information with นอกจาก... แล้วยัง...

When you want to express that someone or something has multiple talents, roles, or functions, Thai uses the structure นอกจาก... แล้วยัง... (besides... also...).

To build this, place the subject right after นอกจาก, typically followed by the marker จะ to link the first trait or action. Then, use แล้วยัง before introducing the supplementary information. The pattern looks like this:

• นอกจาก
  • [Subject] + จะ
    • [First trait] + แล้วยัง
      • [Second trait]

Describing Multitasking and Versatility

This structure isn't just for professions. You can use it with action verbs to talk about a multi-talented person's various skills, or to describe a versatile device.