Thailand language

My name is … Pom / deechan chew … See you next time! Laaw phop kan mai! I love you! Pom / deechan rak kun mak! I don’t speak Thai Pom / deechan photo phahsah thai mai dai I like you – Om / deechan Chohp khun Pom / deechan chohp khun Pardon me? Sorry? Could you repeat that, please? Khun photo arai? Do you speak English? Khun photo phahsah angkrit dai mai? Where is the bathroom? Hohng nahm yoo theenai? What would you like to drink? Khun cha dewm arai? I’m thirsty Pom / deechan hiw nahm I’m hungry Pom / deechan hiw One beer, please Khoh bia Do you have the menu in English? Rahy kahn ahahn phasah angkrit mee mai? Not too spicy, please Mai tohng phet mak Could I have a glass of water, please? Khoh nahm plao kaew nung? Delicious Aroi mak Can I have the bill, please? Chek bin? I’m single Pom / deechan yung sot You’re very pretty Khun suay mak mak You’re cute Khun na-ruk mak mak I like your smile Pom / deechan chorp roy yim kong khun Can I see you tomorrow? Prohng nay yer gun dai mai? Are you free tonight? Kewn nay khun wung mai? Do you like me? Khun chorp pom rew blao? Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Koh may faen rew yung? Can I have your number? Kor ber tor khun dai mai? Would you like to have dinner with me? Bai gin kao gub pom mai? Would you like to go to the movies with me? Bai doh nung gup pom mai? You have such pretty eyes! Duang dtar kong khun suay mak! Can I hold your hand? Pom / deechan kor yub mew khun dai mai? I would like to go to the bus station Pom / deechan toh...

Use Scan QR Code to copy link and share it We remember how excited we were to speak a little Thai on our very first trip to Thailand. A few weeks before our flight, we taught ourselves a few simple but useful Thai phrases to practice with our tuk-tuk drivers, servers, and tour guides. And you know what? They were genuinely excited and intrigued to talk with us! Even though there are a lot of Thai people who speak English in major cities such as Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai, learning just a few essential Thai phrases while traveling in Thailand can really change your experience, especially if you venture into smaller towns or the countryside. It did for us. Not sure what you should learn? We’ve put together a solid list of Thai phrases and words you’ll be glad to have while traveling around Thailand. Thai Pronunciations and Phonetic Spelling Since we didn’t include voice recordings (and because the Thai language has its own script ภาษาไทยมีลักษณะเช่นนี้, we’ve put together a little blurb on the pronunciations. Mind you, there are at least three official phonetic transcription styles plus dozens of various spelling on different websites and YouTube channels. In our American English phonetic transcription throughout the post, here’s how to pronounce the vowels and consonants using letter combinations you should already be familiar with: Vowels aw like raw eh like get oh like toe ah like stop i like kid ao like now ai like eye ee like need uh like what ae like air ...

Tai languages, closely related family of languages, of which the The distribution and classification of Tai languages Spoken in Thailand, Tay. The number of Tai speakers is estimated at 80 million. Of these, about 55 million are in Thailand, some 18 million in China, and about 7 million in Laos, northern Vietnam, and Myanmar. There are The relationship of Tai languages to other language families Tai as a group is related to a number of other languages and groups of southern China, the most populous being the Kam-Sui languages, spoken mostly in Guizhou, China; and the Li, or Hlai, languages of Hainan. The entire language family containing Tai and all its relatives is called either Tai-Kadai or simply Kadai. The former assumption that Tai and its relatives belonged to the Languages & Alphabets Classification within the family Criteria for classification Classifications have been made according to the geographic location of the Tai speakers, social, political, and cultural The fairly large number of vocabulary items that are shared by languages of these three groups suggests their genetic relationship. In some instances, however, there are items that are shared by only two of the groups and are not found in the other. For instance, the word for ‘sky’ is shared by the Southwestern dialects (Thai fáa) and the Central dialects (Longzhou faa), but another word is used in the Northern dialects ( Buyei mɯ n). Similarly, the word for ‘beard’ is shared by the Central group (Longzhou ...

สวัสดี! (Hello) and Welcome to our Guide to Thai Culture, Customs, Business Practices & Etiquette The 'Land of Smiles' can be a culturally-challenging place. The heavy emphasis on masking true feelings requires the outsider to work much harder in terms of how they communicate and relate to people. What will you Learn in this Guide to Thailand? You will gain an understanding of a number of key areas including: • Language • Religion and beliefs • Culture & society • Social etiquette and customs • Business protocol and work culture Stereotyping Remember this is only a very basic level introduction to Thai culture and the people; it can not account for the diversity within Thai society and is not meant in any way to Thailand is a place rich in Buddhist history, learning and culture. You'll never understand the people until you understand the philosophy that supports it. Photo by • Location: South-eastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma • Capital: Bangkok • The Flag: The Thai flag was adopted in 2017 by royal decree. It consists of five horizontal stripes which, starting from the top, run in the following order: red, white, blue, white and red. On direction of Rama VI, who commissioned the flag and considered ‘blue’ an important colour, the middle blue strip is twice the width of the other four stripes. The red stripes denote the Thai people the white stripes denote religion and the blue stripe denotes the Thai Monarchy. • National a...

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Do you use slang? Today I want to share with you how to use slang words in Thai, so you can sound like a local, even if you are not. Learning slang words in another language is always fun! It’s actually my favorite part of learning a new language. You can give the impression of being ahead of your language game with just a few clues. In addition, you will know what the people around you are up to or even what they are thinking about you if you know slang words in Here Are The Top 25 Slang Words In Thai : 1) ฟาด (fâat) / Nailed It! Play it is used by the younger A: วันนี้ชุดญาญ่า ฟาดมาก (wan-níi chút Ya ya fâat mâak) Today Yaya’s outfit really nailed it! 2) เริ่ด (rə̂rd) / Fabulous, Excellent Play Something that เริ่ด ( rə̂rd) is cool or awesome. You can use this word when your friends tell you a story and you want to reply that this is fabulous or cool. A: ฉันเพิ่งจองตั๋วเครื่องบินไปกระบี่อาทิตย์หน้า (chán pə̂ng jɔɔng dtǔua-krʉ̂ʉang-bin bpai Krabi aa-tít nâa) I just booked my flight to go to Krabi next week. B: เริ่ด (rə̂rd) that’s fabulous! 3) มองบน (mong bon) / Roll Eyes Play A: คนนี้ขี้โม้มากเลย มองบนแป๊บ (kon-née-kêe-móh mâak loie mong bon bpáep) This person is so bragging! Let me roll my eyes real quick! 4) มันดีมากแม่ (man dii mâak mɛ̂ɛ) / To Say Something Was Great Play This is popular amongst girls to express something was awesome. A: เมื่อวานฉันไปดำน้ำมา มันดีมากแม่ (mʉ̂ʉa-waan chán bpai dam nám maa man dii mâak mɛ̂ɛ) I went scuba diving yesterday. It was ...

In Thailand, you can say “hello” in more ways than you can imagine. Of course, performing a “Wai” and saying “Sawasdee” might be the first thing that crosses your mind. But do the Thai really say “hi” like that? Traditionally, Thai people say “Sawasdee” to greet each other. Women say Sawasdee ka and men say Sawasdee krab. They say this as they perform a salutation gesture called “Wai.” However, in reality, not many people say “Sawasdee.” The locals opt for an abbreviated and friendly version of the term that reads “Wasdee.” Nevertheless, Thai greeting culture is not that simple. You might want to know a trick or two to handle local greetings more elegantly. So, read on to find out what the practical greeting in Thailand sounds like? What Is the Most Common Greeting Term in Thailand? As mentioned, the traditional Thai greeting term is “Sawasdee” (สวัสดี). This term consists of 2 words: “Sawas,” and “Dee.” And both words have the same meaning — “good or great.” So when Thai people say “Sawasdee,” it’s much more than just a greeting. It is their way of wishing a person a great day. However, most Thais don’t really say “Sawasdee” anymore. Why? Because as time passed, they started to consider the term too formal and unintimate. The locals only use the original “Sawasdee” for religious ceremonies, huge events, and other official settings. So, they abbreviate “Sawasdee” to only “Wasdee” (หวัดดี). Despite its shorter pronunciation, “Wasdee” still conveys the full message of the or...

Thai language alphabet wooden blocks at a carpenter's studio in Thailand. Image credit: Shutterstock.com • The Thai language is part of a large umbrella group called Tai, or Tai-Kadai. Tai-Kadai originated from Proto-Tai, whose speakers migrated to southeastern Asia over 2,000 years ago. • The Thai language was first written in 1283, and the official language is still very close to its original form. • There are 51 distinct indigenous languages in Thailand, and they can be sorted into five overarching language families. Thai culture is a complex and lively combination of history, and its languages are no different. Officially, the language of Thailand is Thai. Look just below the surface of this straightforward answer, though, and you’ll find 72 other languages. Like many countries, The arrival of Thai language speakers from northern Vietnam to southeastern China and their Sanskrit roots, colonization, decolonization, and centuries of internal politics has shaped the character and variety of languages in Thailand. Siam Originally Siam, the Thai language shifted names as well when the state was renamed Thailand - it was originally Siamese. The word Siam comes from Sanskrit roots and was adopted by settlers to the area over 1,000 years ago. From 1780-1927, Siam was ruled by a dynasty that was overthrown in a coup by the newly formed People’s Party. One of the leaders of the People’s Party was Luang Phibunsongkhram, known as Phibun. It was Phibun that changed the country’s na...