| Basic Greeting and Phrases |
| Hello |
sawasdee* kaa (for female) or krub (for male)** |
| Thank you |
kob koon (kaa/krup) |
| Thank you very much |
kob koon mak (kaa/krup) |
| I don’t understand |
mai kao chai |
| What is this? |
nee arai? |
| The bill please |
gep taang (kaa/krup) |
| Goodbye |
la gon |
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* Although we have the greeting words during each time of the day, the word ‘sawasdee’ is commonly used.
** Using “ka” or “krab” at the end of the sentence shows politeness. |
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| Food and Drinks |
| Chicken |
gai |
| Beef |
nuea |
| Pork |
moo |
| Fish |
plaa |
| Chicken curry |
gaeng ped gai |
| Fried rice |
khao paad |
| Fried noodle |
paad thai |
| Lime juice |
nam manao |
| Water |
nam |
| Tea |
nam cha |
| Coffee |
ga fae |
| Ice |
nam kaeng |
| Chilies |
prik |
| I want to eat Thai food |
Phom/Chan tongkan tahn ahan Thai. |
| May I see the menu, please? |
Khor doo menu noy krup/kaa. |
| Is this very hot (spicy)? |
Phet mak mai. |
| I want a bottle of beer. |
Phom/chan tongkan bier neung kuat. |
Useful Thai words/phrases
