Sorry and Excuse Me in Thai: Khǎw Thôot
How to say sorry in Thai: khǎw thôot, formal khǎw à-phai, excuse me on the BTS, and mai pen rai, the usual reply to a small apology. With tones.
Thai Language
Thai Language
What Does 'Ka' Mean in Thai? Krub, Ka, and Na Ka Explained
What ka (ค่ะ) means in Thai, how krub differs, and what na ka, krub pom and a drawn-out khâa add. The polite particles, with pronunciation.
Thai Language
Thai Pronouns: How to Say I and You
'You' in Thai is usually khun (คุณ). 'I' is phǒm (ผม) for men, chǎn (ฉัน) for women. When to use names instead, and the pronouns to avoid.
Thai Language
Khop Khun Kha: What It Means and Who Says It
Khop khun kha means thank you — but only if you're the right speaker. What it means, why kha and khrap aren't interchangeable, and how to answer.
Thai Language
Thai Business Etiquette: 15 Phrases for Professionals
Learn 15 Thai business phrases with correct tones and cultural context. Formal greetings, meeting etiquette, polite requests, and dining phrases.
Thai Language
Thai Politeness: Why 'Eat' Has 5 Different Words
In Thai, there are 5 different words for 'eat'--from vulgar slang to royal vocabulary. Learn which pronouns, particles, and verbs to use with whom.