While traveling to Bangkok, it is always preferable that you at least understand a few basic words and phrases of the local language i.e. Thai. Even though English is a major commercial language of the city, grasping a few common Thai words and phrases will really come handy and help you to intermingle with the local people. Besides, if you are caught in any kind of a snag or a difficult situation, knowing the local language always proves to be a boon. The best part is that you can also utilize your linguistic skills to negotiate and grab some good stuff at the local markets and night bazaars. Check out some useful Thai words and phrases, which will no doubt aid in your Bangkok travel.
| English Phrases | Thai Translation |
| Welcome | Rap raawng |
| How are you? | Sabai dee reu? |
| Hello/ Hi (Male Speaker) | Sawatdee krup |
| Hello/ Hi (Female Speaker) | Sawatdee kaa |
| What is Your Name? | Khun chue arai? |
| My name is… | Phom chue… |
| I am fine | Sabai dee |
| And you? | Lao khun lae? |
| Thank you | Khorb Koon |
| You are welcome | Mai pen rai |
| Goodbye | La-gon |
| Good Morning | Sawat-dii torn chao |
| Good Afternoon | Sawat-dii torn bai |
| Good Evening | Sawat-dii torn khum |
| Good Night | Ra-tree sawat |
| See you again | Lao jer gun |
| Good Luck | Chok dee |
| Excuse me | Khor toat |
| I am sorry | Sai Jai |
| Its OK? | Mai ben rai |
| How much is this? | Ra ka thao rai? |
| That’s a little expensive | Paeng bai |
| Can you help me? | Chuay dai mai? |
| Yes | Chai |
| No | Mai chai/ Mai oua |
| Entrance | Thaang khao |
| Exit | Aawk |
| Caution | Gaan ra wang |
| Please | Daiprod/ Garunah |
| Help | Gaan chuay |
| Food | Aa-haan |
| Drink (noun) | Kreuang deum |
| Rice | Ma-let kaeo |
| Glutinous Rice | Kao nieow |
| Bread | Ka-nom bpang |
| Sweet (Taste) | Wahn |
| Salty | Khem |
| Bitter | Khom |
| Sour | Briaw |
| Spicy | Phet |
| Receipt | Bai set rap ngern |
| Self service | Bor-ri-gaan dtua eng |
| Up/Above | Kaang bon |
| Down/Below | Long |
| Back/Behind | Laang |
| Front | Naa |
| Which way? | Bai tang nai? |
| Straight on | Dtrong Bai |
| How many? /How much? | Gee baht? Gee maak noi? |
| When? | Meua rai? |
| Where? | Tee nai? |
| Right | Khwar |
| Left | Sai |
| There | Tee nan |
| Here | Tee nee |
| Price | Raa kaa |