Travel in Thailand ? SIMPLE and USEFUL Phrases to help you survive!!

Summary

In this engaging video, Amy introduces essential Thai phrases for travelers, emphasizing the importance of politeness in Thai culture. Viewers learn how to greet people, express gratitude, and ask for assistance using simple phrases like 'Sawasdee' for hello and 'Khop khun' for thank you. Amy explains the significance of ending sentences with 'krub' or 'ka' to show respect and provides practical vocabulary for common situations, such as ordering food and asking for directions. This accessible guide is perfect for anyone looking to navigate Thailand with confidence and respect for local customs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Always end your sentences with 'krub' (for males) or 'ka' (for females) to show politeness in Thai.
• 👋 The Thai word for hello is 'sawasdee,' which can also be used for goodbye.
• 👍 To say yes in Thai, use 'chai' for affirmation and 'dai' for capability. For no, say 'mai.'
• 🛑 If you're not interested in something, politely say 'mai' or 'mai krub/ka' to refuse.
• 😊 To ask 'How are you?' in Thai, say 'sabaidee mai?' and respond with 'sabaidee krub/ka' for 'I'm good.'
• 🙏 To say thank you, use 'khob khun' and add 'krub' or 'ka' for politeness.
• ❓ 'Arai' means 'what' in Thai; making it 'arai na' softens the request.
• 🌍 To ask if someone speaks English, say 'puut angkrit mai?' and to indicate you don’t understand, say 'mai khau jai.'
• 🚖 When taking a taxi, ensure the meter is on; use 'bai tee [destination]' to indicate where you want to go.
• 🚻 To ask for the toilet, say 'hong nam,' and if needed, express urgency with body language.

Q & A

What are the two key polite endings in Thai language, and when should they be used?

The two key polite endings are 'krub' for males and 'ka' for females. They should be used at the end of sentences to show respect, which is important in Thai culture.

How do you say hello and goodbye in Thai?

In Thai, 'hello' and 'goodbye' can both be said as 'Sawasdee'. Males say 'Sawasdee krub' and females say 'Sawasdee ka'.

What phrases can you use to ask someone how they are in Thai?

To ask someone how they are, you can say 'Sabadi mai?' if you're male or 'Sabadi maika?' if you're female.

How do you express gratitude in Thai?

To say thank you in Thai, you say 'Khop khun.'

What should you say if you want to express that you don’t understand something?

You can say 'Mai kao jai' to indicate that you don't understand.

What phrase should you use to ask for the location of the toilet in Thai?

To ask where the toilet is, say 'Hong nam yoo nai?'

How can you ask for the price of an item in Thai?

You can ask 'Tao rai?' to inquire about the price of an item.

What is the Thai phrase for ordering food?

To order food, you can say 'Ao [food name],' replacing '[food name]' with the actual name of the dish you want.

How do you ask for a spicy preference for your food in Thai?

To specify how spicy you want your food, say 'Mai phet' for not spicy, 'Phet nit noi' for a little spicy, or 'Phet mak' for very spicy.

What are the Thai words for different types of meat?

In Thai, the words for different types of meat are 'Moo' for pork, 'Nua' for beef, 'Gai' for chicken, and 'Pla' for fish.