Going to a market, putting yourself in a situation where you are required to squeeze every bit of Thai language out of you is a great way to improve your Thai. In this post, I will teach you vocabulary, sentences, and general advice on how to haggle and bargain in...
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How to say Hello in Thai
The easiest way to say hello in Thai is by saying sà-wàt-dii (สวัสดี). If you are a woman you add ค่ะ (kâ) at the end, and if you are a man you add ครับ (kráp) at the end. The kâ and kráp are just particles that Thai people add at the end of sentences to sound...
How to say good morning, good afternoon, good evening, good night in Thai
You will often hear people greet each other by saying good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night. How do you say that in the Thai language? We will find out today. ⭐️ One important thing to note is that Thais more commonly just say hello (สวัสดี...
How to say Sorry in Thai
If you want to say sorry in the Thai Language, the most common way is saying ขอโทษ (kŏr tôht). You can use kŏr tôht to mean "excuse me", "sorry", "apologies". Please note that kŏr tôht is NOT used to say sorry when offering sympathy (like the death of a loved one)....
Should I learn to read the Thai alphabet?
As a language learner (and a teacher) I can say that the Thai alphabet is difficult. By difficult I mean it takes more time and effort to master and read effortlessly than other languages. There are 44 consonants symbols, at least 32 vowel combinations, and 5 tones....
How to say congratulations in Thai and it’s variations
There are various ways to say 'congratulations' in Thai depending on the formality and situation. Here we will discover all the ways to say 'congratulations'. Table Of ContentsCongratulations in ThaiAdding softness with นะ náAdding an impolite particle with เว้ย (to...
The difference between คิดอะไร and คิดยังไง
I see a lot of students who are learning Thai have a hard time choosing between คิดอะไร (kít à-rai) and คิดยังไง (kít yang ngai). Here I will explain the difference between the two words and give real life examples. What are you thinking? คิดอะไร คิด (kít): to...
Difference between ผิว and หนัง | How to say skin in Thai
There are 2 ways to say skin in Thai - they are ผิว and หนัง (pĭw and năng). Do you know the difference between them and when to use each? The meaning of ผิว pĭw ผิว is used to say skin for humans. In other words, ผิว is the skin on our bodies. Example: You have rough...
How to say I can’t speak Thai
In this article, you will learn a few common ways to say I can't speak Thai, some common mistakes, and also advanced tips on how to speak like a real Thai. Let's take a look at them together. pôot paa-săa tai mâi dâai พูดภาษาไทยไม่ได้ The exact/literal translation of...
Accessories in Thai
In this article, I will teach you the vocabulary for all types of accessories in the Thai language (such as watches, handbags, bracelets, cellphones, etc). Let’s start with accessories in General. Accessories in Thai is ของใช้ส่วนตัว (kŏng chái sùan dtua). Which...
How to ask How are you in Thai
Being able to ask "How are you" is an essential phrase to know! There are a couple of ways to ask How are you in Thai. In this post, I will show you the most common ways and as well as some example sentences. ⭐️ Please remember to always end the sentences with Ka if...
Halloween in Thai Language 🎃 👻
In Thailand, Halloween isn't considered a holiday. Malls might put decorations and bars might have Halloween events but aside from that, it's pretty much non-existent. Having said that, let me teach you some Halloween related vocabulary in Thai. To say Halloween in...