Enough Thai to Get By in Chiang Mai

Here is the list of all the things I know how to say in Thai that you should learn, will update it as I learn more.

Also, all this is just to the best of my current understanding, anyone who knows better please help me learn by leaving a response!

On gender identity in Thailand:

Male identified persons use “Khrup” and female identified persons use “Ka”. Although I have seen male presenting Thais use “ka” on occasion when greeting me. Not sure if this is fluid depending on how you identify, or what it says about a person. Would love to learn more!

Hello/Goodbye

Sawadee Krhup!

Thank You

Kob Khun krhup

“Thank you for the corn cob”

Sorry/Excuse Me

“koh thot krhup/ka”

It sounds to me like “car toad” and I always think of Mr Toad driving his car recklessly and apologizing to people he almost hits

Yes/Correct

Mai means yes, but you can easily agree or say yes by simply saying “Khrap/Ka”

Yes, you are correct (or similar affirmative agreement) is “Chai Khrup”

I remember this by “Yes, Chai tea is good”

No/Dont Want

Mai means no, and you’ll find the phrase “Mai ao khrup” (Do not want) to be very useful as a tourist in Thailand!

To be extra respectful, use “Mai ao khrup. Kob khun khrup” (Do not want, thank you)