Language & Culture

Essential Thai Phrases (with pronunciation)

• BASICS
  • Hello/Goodbye: Sawasdee krap/ka (sa-wat-dee krup/ka)
    • Men say "krap", women say "ka"
  • Thank you: Khob khun krap/ka (kop-koon krup/ka)
  • Sorry: Khor thot (kor-tot)
  • Yes: Chai (chai)
  • No: Mai (my)
  • How much?: Tao rai? (tao-rye)

• FOOD
  • Delicious: Aroi (ah-roy)
  • Not spicy: Mai pet (my-pet)
  • Very spicy: Pet maak (pet-mak)
  • Vegetarian: Kin jeh (kin-jay)
  • Water: Nam (nam)
  • Check please: Gep tang (kep-dang)
• EMERGENCIES