Useful and simple phrases in Thai
Some Thai phrases to use while staying in Thailand
Most visitors to Thailand will not be able to understand any spoken Thai. Reading and writing would be next to impossible because of the different script that is used. Since many Thai people understand some English, this would not be a problem at all. However, being able to say some simple words and basic phrases like “hello” and “thank you” is fun for the tourist and would be appreciated by many Thais. Below is a list of some common words and some useful phrases in Thai for tourists.
Polite particles for male and female speakers
In Thai language different polite particles are used for male speaker and female speaker. For male the particle is “kráp”, for female “ká”. These can be used at the end of a statement or question. For example “Hello” would be “Sà wàtdii kráp” for men and “Sà wàtdii ká” for women.
Greetings, Hello, Thank you
For all greetings (hello, good morning, good afternoon etc), you can use Sà wàtdii, or the more specific greeting below.
Pronunciation in Thai
Below is a list of easy to use Thai words. Click on the to see the word in Thai script and to listen to the Thai pronunciation.
Me, you, he, she
Thai numbers
Directions for the taxi driver
In the restaurant
Romantic Thai words
James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat
- Board the boat at Ao Por Pier
- Sightseeing at Panak Island
- Canoeing through mangrove forests with view of limestone mountains at Koh Hong Island
- James Bond Island
- Explore Koh Panyi village on stilts and enjoy lunch
- Relax and swim at Koh Naka Island
- Full day boat trip in Phang Nga Bay with lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Duration 7 to 8 hours
Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip with Seaview Lunch
- Speedboat trip to Bamboo Island
- Snorkel at Bamboo Island
- Lunch at Koh Phi Phi Don
- Watch the wild monkeys at Monkey Beach from the speedboat
- Pass by Viking Cave
- Snorkel in Pileh Lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs
- Visit the famous Maya Bay
Private Tour to Bridge over River Kwai and Hellfire Pass incl train ride
- Walk through Hellfire Pass and visit the memorial
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- JEATH War Museum
- Train ride on the Death Railway
- Relax at Bridge over the river Kwai
- Private tour with hotel pick up and lunch
- Professional guide
- Duration 10 to 12 hours
Private 3 Temples Bangkok City Tour
- Wat Traimit - Golden Buddha
- Drive through Chinatown
- Phahurat Market (Little India)
- Pak Khlong Talat flower market
- Wat Pho - Reclining Buddha
- Cross Chao Phraya river by boat
- Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn
- Professional guide, hotel pick up & drop off
- Duration 3 to 4 hours
John Gray’s Sea Kayak Tour
- Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay
- Explore hidden caves and cliff lined lagoons
- Visit Panak Island and Hong Island
- Kayak in emerald lagoons