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Thai Phrasebook
A practical Thai phrasebook you can actually use, the common words and sentences for real situations, grouped the way you’ll meet them. Each one shows the Thai script, how to say it, and what it means. Add the polite particle khráp (men) or khâ (women) to sound friendly.
Greetings and politeness
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| สวัสดี | sà-wàt-dii | Hello / goodbye |
| สบายดีไหม | sà-baai-dii mǎi | How are you? |
| สบายดี | sà-baai-dii | I’m fine |
| ขอบคุณ | khàawp-khun | Thank you |
| ขอโทษ | khǎaw-thôot | Sorry / excuse me |
| ไม่เป็นไร | mâi-bpen-rai | No worries / you’re welcome |
Yes, no and the basics
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ใช่ / ไม่ใช่ | châi / mâi-châi | Yes / No |
| ได้ / ไม่ได้ | dâai / mâi-dâai | Can / cannot |
| มี / ไม่มี | mii / mâi-mii | Have / don’t have |
| ชอบ / ไม่ชอบ | châawp / mâi-châawp | Like / don’t like |
| ต้องการ | dtâwng-gaan | to want / need |
Numbers you’ll use daily
Thai numbers are regular once you know one to ten (see our full guide to Thai numbers).
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| หนึ่ง / สอง / สาม | nèung / sǎawng / sǎam | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| สี่ / ห้า / หก | sìi / hâa / hòk | 4 / 5 / 6 |
| เจ็ด / แปด / เก้า / สิบ | jèt / bpàet / gâo / sìp | 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 |
| ร้อย / พัน | ráauy / phan | hundred / thousand |
Getting around
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ไป… | bpai… | Go to… |
| อยู่ที่ไหน | yùu thîi-nǎi | Where is…? |
| เปิดมิเตอร์ | bpèrt mí-dtêr | Use the meter, please |
| จอดที่นี่ | jàawt thîi-nîi | Stop here |
| ตรงไป / เลี้ยวซ้าย / เลี้ยวขวา | dtrong-bpai / líao-sáai / líao-khwǎa | Straight / left / right |
Food and drink
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| อันนี้ | an-níi | This one (point at it) |
| อร่อย | à-ròi | Delicious |
| ไม่เผ็ด | mâi-phèt | Not spicy |
| เผ็ดนิดหน่อย | phèt nít-nàuy | A little spicy |
| น้ำ | náam | Water |
| เช็คบิล | chék-bin | Check, please |
Shopping and money
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| เท่าไหร่ | thâo-rài | How much? |
| แพงไป | phaeng-bpai | Too expensive |
| ลดได้ไหม | lót dâai-mǎi | Can you lower it? |
| เอาอันนี้ | ao an-níi | I’ll take this one |
| มีไหม | mii mǎi | Do you have…? |
Time and days
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| วันนี้ / พรุ่งนี้ / เมื่อวาน | wan-níi / phrûng-níi / mûea-waan | Today / tomorrow / yesterday |
| ตอนเช้า / ตอนบ่าย / ตอนเย็น | dtaawn-cháo / dtaawn-bàai / dtaawn-yen | Morning / afternoon / evening |
| กี่โมง | gìi-moong | What time? |
| เดี๋ยวนี้ / ทีหลัง | dǐao-níi / thii-lǎng | Now / later |
Emergencies and help
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ช่วยด้วย | chûay-dûay | Help! |
| ไม่เข้าใจ | mâi-khâo-jai | I don’t understand |
| พูดช้าๆ ได้ไหม | phûut cháa-cháa dâai-mǎi | Can you speak slowly? |
| หมอ / โรงพยาบาล | mǎaw / roong-phá-yaa-baan | Doctor / hospital |
| ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน | hông-náam yùu thîi-nǎi | Where is the toilet? |
Small talk
| Thai | Say it | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| มาจากไหน | maa-jàak-nǎi | Where are you from? |
| ผม/ฉันมาจาก… | phǒm/chǎn maa-jàak… | I’m from… |
| ชื่ออะไร | chûue à-rai | What’s your name? |
| ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก | yin-dii thîi-dâai rúu-jàk | Nice to meet you |
Keep this phrasebook handy, but remember: the words stick when you say them out loud in real moments. That’s exactly what Dublo trains, one everyday phrase at a time.
Read next: Survival Thai Phrases, The dozen phrases every visitor needs: hello, thank you, numbers, help and more.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Thai phrasebook free?
Yes, the whole phrasebook is free to read and use. If you want to go from reading phrases to actually speaking them, Dublo carries a 14-day refund on your first payment.
Do I need to read Thai script to use it?
No. Every phrase has a romanized pronunciation you can say straight away. The Thai script is there if you want to start recognising it.
How should I practise these phrases?
Pick a few from one situation, say them out loud until they’re automatic, then use them for real. A handful a day beats trying to memorise the whole list at once.
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