“Do You Speak English?” In Thai: Basic Thai Travel Phrases

Today, we wanted to put together some Thai travel phrases, ready for anyone who may be visiting the land of smiles. Thailand remains one of the most visited countries in the world, and it is obvious why. Whether you enjoy trekking up mountains, sandy beaches, or great nightlife, there is something for all to enjoy.

Now, what about when it is time to try some delicious food? Or maybe you want to get involved with a sports team. That is when you should put these travel phrases to the test, and show the locals that you care.

“Do You Speak English?” In Thai

This is one of the most important phrases people can learn when traveling in Thailand — or anywhere for that matter. While some may see it as unnecessary, it is worth learning as it shows some level of respect. It shows that you have taken the time to learn their language, which anyone would appreciate. So let’s look at the phrase:

Do you speak English? Khun phoot pasaa angrit dai mai คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม

The shorter way to say this would be:

Phoot angrit dai mai? พูดอังกฤษได้ไหม

On the other side, you can arm yourself with this phrase:

I can not speak Thai Pom/Chan phoot pasaa Thai mai dai ผม/ฉันพูดภาษาไทยไม่ได้

Again, there is a shorter way to say this:

Phoot Thai mai dai พูดไทยไม่ได้

Armed with these phrases, you should do ok as you travel around. Of course, the more you now the better, so you should keep learning as much as you can.

Top Phrases You Need For Travelling Thailand

Basics Of Thai Vocabulary

First, we should look at some things that may be unfamiliar for those who haven’t encountered the Thai language before. The words you use will change based on what gender you are. These are the main words that this will affect:

Other Basic Thai Words

There are a few other basic words you might want to know too when traveling Thailand:

Greetings

When it comes to some of the most common phrases you will likely need as you travel in Thailand, there will be things like greetings, thank you, and other pleasantries.

Thai Food Vocabulary

Food is another key element of Thai culture that really makes it a top destination for people worldwide. Here are some phrases you will likely need during your stay:

Food Names In Thai

Transport Types

Learning vocabulary related to transport has obvious benefits for people visiting the country. Here are some travel phrases for transport to get you started:

Understanding Each Other

These are some options for when you want to clarify some things and deal with awkwardness to an extent:

Ready To Travel Thailand?

So there is our list of the top Thai travel phrases. There may be more you end up needing, but I think this makes for a good starting point. Avid readers may have noticed that we have covered this vocabulary before. If you would like to learn more and possibly alternative ways to say things, I recommend you check those posts out. Otherwise, I hope that anyone reading these phrases end up having a great holiday and stay in Thailand.

If you want to continue learning Thai, you should try out the Ling Thai app. There you can find new phrases across many different topics and really focus on improving your abilities.

Originally published at http://simplylearnlanguages.com on July 30, 2019.