Top 10 THAI words you NEED to know (for Thailand Travelers)

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Traveling to Thailand? These are the top 10 Thai words you need to know. If you take the time to learn these basic Thai words and basic Thai phrases, your time in Thailand will be more enjoyable. Once you learn and try using these you will realize that Thai people will instantly welcome you into a conversation and you will get a true sense of their warmth!
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[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

want to learn more about what the life of a young Muay Thai Fighter is really like....here's a video for ya: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJO0fHZrYpmnf80

[@mixalis6168]

Why Krap and not Kup ??

[@dannowestiedanflarty6990]

You're my favourite new channel, chilled energy, super respectful and all in my favourite city in the world 🙏 keep crew fah on she's a gooden

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@dannowestiedanflarty6990 cheers Danno!

[@dannowestiedanflarty6990]

@@mixalis6168 krap or kap, as you wish.

[@bradley_Bradley]

I don’t know why but this Vid really really makes me miss Bangkok and the people

[@matree.5407]

I felt the same way, I really enjoyed this video.

[@up2u162]

Ha! 1st comment I read after mine. Couldn't agree more, bro!

[@inlovewiththailand]

Yes Bradly, I felt exactly the same way. Thank god for good wifi connections and smart phones.

[@heythave]

Love kru Fah. She has such a good voice and she uses gestures to help students remember. She’s a very good teacher.

[@torontojason]

Thumbs up to Kru Faa. Let’s make her a recurring special guest star! What a presence on camera.

[@steelerian44]

I agree

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

a solid idea dude.

[@bertvanderkooij2886]

Definitely good idea. She is eyecandy.

[@jasonburns5786]

So cute

[@avangion80]

True. Had a good sense of humour. Maybe I'll get lessons from her when I'm able to move to BKK.

[@parasinthephilippines]

Great fun. I now know. How to order a beer, in 257 languages. My education is complete.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

hahahah. perfect. that'll get you by pretty much everywhere!

[@TM-qr6we]

I am Korean, and I love that you had Korean involved in your video. Great job Chris!

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

HEY THERE, UNFORTUNATELY I ALREADY KNEW ALL OF THOSE WORDS AND I LEARNED THEM WHEN I FIRST CAME TO THAILAND 11 YEARS AGO BUT EVEN MORE UNFORTUNATELY THAT'S ABOUT AS FAR AS I GOT. MOST OF MY THAI FRIENDS AND THE PEOPLE I DO BUSINESS WITH SPEAK ENGLISH OR AT LEAST SOME ENGLISH. SO IT HAS NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM GETTING AROUND. I HAVE DECIDED THAT I NEED TO LEARN A LITTLE MORE THAI, SINCE I HAVE DECIDED TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE HERE AND DIE HERE. THEY WILL PUT ME IN AN OVEN AND COOK ME UNTIL THERE IS NOTHING BUT ASHES LEFT..

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

what a funny post!!

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

Get away from the foreigner hang outs even in parts of Bangkok and what little English there is disappears.

[@cornfed8409]

If not for CoVid, this would have been my third year traveling to Thailand. First year, I traveled 2 times. Last year 3 times. While it will make the Thai appreciate you more if you speak their language, it’s not a problem if you can speak the English language. My generation is certainly different from the past. There are Thais who actually understand and speak English. Don’t let the language barrier prevent you from traveling anywhere in this world. Just respect the culture, and you’ll be fine. Everyone now holds a phone with language translator. The Thais are kind, patient, very welcoming, eager and helpful to anyone who needs help-even if you get lost on the streets. Beautiful girls, too. OK, be careful. Lol!!!

[@TheThaiLife]

I've been in Thailand 2.5 years and learned several new things from this video. You are doing such a great job, love this channel!

[@navananburanavej9285]

I love your VDO the abest ! I am a Thai mom has a son who was born in the USA but speak no word of Thai. We live in St. Louis, MO. My son will travel to BKK with his daddy next year in April. I need him to learn from your VDO so he won't get fooled by Thai strangers around him. Thanks a million for your VDO. It definitely save his money and time while he stay in BKK for a month. Thanks a Million!!

[@rlsebastia-moreno368]

All your videos are both excellent and so entertaining. You are a very talented presentor!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

i love that you are commenting on all of them....thanks!!!

[@Santosh46V]

Love from India Chris.. This video is an emotion.. I Just Missing Thailand.. i love thailand.. i love Bangkok

[@miltoncamilo8974]

I find your videos so interesting because you cover so many aspect of living in Thailand. In each of your videos there is a lesson to learn. Keep up!.

[@CWSAM-kq8do]

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[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

i've never seen it written out before!

[@NathaWara]

Mahinthara Yuthaya (มหินทรายุธยา )

[@suarsivapong9311]

ครูฟ้า ท่องผิด คำหนึ่ง 😁😁😁

[@NathaWara]

@@suarsivapong9311 2 คำค่ะ วิษณุกรรมประสิทธิ์ด้วย ^^

[@suarsivapong9311]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou Most of the Thai royal words are in Sanskrit.

[@jenniferburger9967]

Thanks

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

just seeing this now....thanks so much!!

[@bigwaidave4865]

Can highly recommend Duke!! Learned more Thai in 1 week than I had known after numerous visits over the years 👍

[@disrael2101]

You're so chill chris no wonders why everyone likes to hang with and watch your videos

[@everlastinggobstopper6879]

Well i had been using a different language school and signed up for Duke Language this week. Great course outline and teachers. Highly recommend.

[@mikereid1873]

Best one yet! That makes learning Thai more fun. More of these please you will also then pick up another audience ( those who search Thai language lessons on you tube) thank me later. 🙏

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

cheers mike!

[@up2u162]

Fah is gorgeous and embodies the true beauty of Thai people. Cannot wait to get back. Great video - thanks!

[@Mark-kr3xp]

You are really kicking ass now with these videos, if I ever get to 14 day quarantine this will keep me sane !!!

[@marcoolinho]

This teacher lady is amazing how she recited the full name of Bangkok. Awesome!

[@mkosiba79]

You have some great videos on this channel. My girlfriend and I want to move to Thailand when we retire in about 20 years. She’s Thai and I’m Polish and I’ve never been to Thailand yet. Your videos make me want to retire in 10 years 😁

[@jorgenmansson4269]

The girl who taught me to speak Thai thought it was better that I learned sentences not single words, it worked, easier for me to remember what she was trying to teach me that way.

[@onponnoy5403]

Speak Thai only keywords is OK.

[@alanoconnor7967]

The real question to ask . Is that beautiful teacher single 😍😍😍.

[@daimin1]

Yeah i was wondering that as well 😍

[@owenlee9772]

She is adorable!!

[@rickyism1576]

boom boom? 3000 bot.

[@dougdavis8986]

@@rickyism1576 : try harder not to be a jackass and please stay at home. No country wants you to visit.

[@rickyism1576]

@@dougdavis8986 There's a pandemic guy... literally everyone is at home. And if your so easily offended I'd take your own advice.

[@IamSpartacus1984]

I`ve started to learn Thai recently so more like this please!!!! Loving your channel.

[@LonglingEriksen]

Bring her back please! i wanna learn more. :) easy to learn when put to use at once. Taxi/restaurant usable with instant learning. Good lesson.

[@ReeshardTravel]

Great video! I love any video that promotes learning Thai language to expats or even just people coming on vacation. Liked the music in the background on some of the scenes. Great job.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

thanks Richard!

[@J7xi8kk]

I was enroled in a CMU course a few years ago and honestly nothing compares with learn and practice in the streets... Kru Fah looks really motivating though... 😊

[@Baleur]

Yeah i learned Mandarin by myself just living in China.

[@kc4g146]

I'm Thai. I like this video very much. It's fun to watch. It's very fun. Let's do this style of video again. Awesome. Thank you.😊😊😊

[@davidmurphy9302]

Outstanding stuff mate really enjoy your videos I can actually learn from them I’m looking forward to getting To Thailand once we can travel again keep up the good work

[@PH-ov1hq]

Getting all these phrases down before our next trip would be a game changer, thanks!

[@ifidie9892]

Nice video, I​ am​ thai​ This video made me really miss Thailand. I have been living in Australia for 6 years and haven't been back in Thailand yet.​

[@BazW192]

Now I have to go through all the withdrawal symptoms of missing Thailand once again, great video, written the words down for practice...nice to meet Hayley for the 1st time, suay mak mak!

[@phaisaljaorasdr5854]

Cool vid! Kru Faa is a great teacher and very pleasant to watch. เฮลีย์ Thai is very good. Her Thai pronunciation is just like Thai. It's amazing that she is able to learn Thai pronunciation in 6 months from Kru Faa.

[@Bangkokguitar]

Cute video. I enjoyed the humor of your mate as well. Very pleasant.

[@thaicrazy45]

Loved this Chris .I have lost my job because of Covid and am going to concentrate on improving my holiday Thai to a wider vocabularly.Need to learn about shopping words..Hoping to be allowed back in to Thailand early next year. Your videos make me smile.xx

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

I too lost my job due to COVID, and recently relocated to Bangkok on a retirement visa. It was about the only way I could cope with the rising cost of living. . . . not a bad place to be and I'm glad I was able to make it here. I hope it all goes well for you too :-)

[@thaicrazy45]

@@JJJJ-gl2uf Wow good luck to you..yes the cost of living in the UK is now going through the roof..Oil and the terrible war in Ukraine..times are bad for a lot of people.Keep loving Thailand x

[@eamesho7723]

I would also like to add that Chris is doing an excellent job articulating all the words. However you may be confused if you hear a different version of the words taught here. More often than not the letter "r" is omitted from speech and sometimes its replaced with a "l" sound instead. Chris is saying "Krap" but you hardly hear it on the streets. Its more commonly just pronounced as Kap. Similar to "dtrong pai" (go straight) its usually spoken as "dong pai". An example of "R" replacement would be " nee keu arai krap" (which means what is this?) would sound more similar to "nee keu alai kap"

[@jampasurprenant1794]

You are clearly explained Everything about Thailand. Very interesting . I do understand bought language . Great video.

[@DPP-]

I am Thai, prefer to use “Khor Beer” instead of “Ao Beer”, khor beer is asking for and ao beer is taking for, it s quite a bit different feeling.

[@LearnThaiwithShelby]

It's one of the most common mistakes that non-Thais make. They don't learn how the language actually is spoken but translate from English.

[@Ulbre]

But when I am asked "Ao arai krub/ka" I am going to answer "Ao beer Chang krub". My personal experience is that the more common Thai (thus the majority) use "Ao" mainly. I'm not saying you are incorrect, I am sure you are certainly correct for your circle of peers & family. I use all three! Ao Khor Dtong garn!!

[@my2cents943]

Khor is the most polite of all. It equals 'asking for sth' while Ao means 'wanting sth'. Dtong garn is quite formal and = wanting or can be used in the sense of demanding too.

[@Ulbre]

and yet the majority of my 16 years living in Thailand and almost 37 years of visiting Thailand, have been in rural areas. I participate in activities with Thai's such as offroad riding(although less frequently nowadays) and chicken fighting. These are things, especially the latter, that the rural thai man will be involved with......my point is that I hardly ever hear "khor" in these situations. Now these people may be rural but they are still good Thai polite people and just because their speech isn't as formal as city folk doesn't mean they are less polite. Muay Thai is another area I imagine is similar, as it involves the rural and hard living folk who don't get the easy life on the platter........ although I'm not really into that sport so I am only guessing. As I said I use all three depending mainly who I m with. Dtong Garn I use with everyone when I want to express something I would really really like. "Yak chana huay mai krub?" "Dtong garn marg marg loei na krub" Just my take on things. Thailand is a huge country of almost 70 million people and the culture is very diverse, as is the language. there are so many sub dialects as well.

[@bohem7298]

@@LearnThaiwithShelby I'm Thai ,for me when we ask to buy something we should use 'Aow' instead of 'Khor' because 'Khor' feeling like means you ask something for free. if we say' 'Khor' something from Seller they might play a joke on you by saying "this is not for free ,it's for sell".

[@madh52]

Her smile and spontaneous happiness is magnetic! I watched the video with a smile on my face!

[@CryptoTraveller]

Definitely a great way to learn basic Thai like this!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you think so!

[@arturkupczak3498]

Man, all your videos make me smile! Love this channel haha ! More please!

[@Hitboss808]

I've never been more excited to learn something

[@attlee1945]

Really good video Chris and so useful. I’ve tried to learn Thai, but I’m useless at languages. On the plus side I did fall in love and marry my Thai teacher- so lessons weren’t entirely wasted.

[@heythave]

Going deep into another culture in every sense of the word. 😁

[@SelwynSeychelles]

Love this video my friend. I have picked up a lot of those words over my two years here and you are very right. This has made my life here much much easier.

[@Brian_Homer]

Thanks Chris. That was really informative. Now I'm going to my favorite Thai restaurant in Hollywood, to give it a try. Sawadee krab. 🙏

[@texasruss]

Great video. The taxi driver really had some personality. He reminded me of my first taxi in Thailand. Crew Faa is adorable. You better keep her on speed dial for those days you need a good video idea. I hope to see you guys when I get to travel again.

[@ericcherry436]

Second time I've seen you in that Korean Restaurant. I took my wife there when we were dating. Glad it survived Covid! Thanks for your videos, Chris.

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Awesome video. Excellent teachers.

[@FrazerHatyai]

that taxi driver was a gem. met so many jolly taxi drivers like that In bkk

[@eduardalbeza6202]

great teacher and beatiful too.thank you again sir for the great video, learned some basic thai words... keepsafe always

[@nuttasit896]

It's a very good video clip. Teach the basics to be easy to understand Try experimenting with real situations and see the results clearly.❤️

[@user-lw6nz7ms6n]

Learning Thai language is a little easier when you're in Thailand with the locals who speak it. Another good video Chris. Thanks for sharing this.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

thanks Bill!

[@inlovewiththailand]

Wow this was a really fun lesson Chris. And I'm proud to say that I knew all of them, except for the ordering food one. But I'm lucky enough to have my wife as a private teacher. ;)

[@codyclarke8404]

That was every taxi ride when I was in Bangkok. Thai people are the coolest

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

yeah it's fun here.

[@onponnoy5403]

The taxi driver can be thai language teacher as well. 😍

[@linnhtutaung849]

Good video chris, learn some thai words. Thanks. Hope to get more videos likes this

[@Ulbre]

This is another most excellent video, thank you. Kru taxi driver was certainly correct, Kru Fah is certainly suay ngarm........but also rates just as high in personality and "sanook"......and on top of that is extremely gifted in the fine art of thumbs up :)

[@brocktowner5093]

Great video and info!

[@leohoogendoorn6728]

Another very nice VLOG Chris together with Kru Faa and the very nice TAXI driver. Keep up this kind of vlogs. These lines I do know already. Looking forward to more words and lines from Kru Faa.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

yeah the taxi driver was amazing!

[@TheJuliaJaneHouse1887]

Very nice. I learned all of it. Very good teacher

[@jasonwilkinson3887]

I think you found a great Thai teacher. Not sure why you dropped her classes buddy. Well done again. Funny cab driver too.

[@marciakipp3633]

What a marvelous gift!...❤😊

[@danwarllock]

Such a great teacher with a smile

[@renatomilani1988]

Mr Parker Amazing Video. Just more abourt learning some Thai. Very nice Teacher!!! Keep Moving Keep Filming !!!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

i will. big 25K subscriber giveaway coming next!

[@maguilla]

She is cool she even did some Thai Rap in the end .( great video’s keep it up I’m a new subscriber)

[@Ale_on_Tour]

probably the first time in my life that I am tempted to study thai

[@arrancleland9648]

Great video. Educational but interesting and fun too. Well done and thank you.

[@george58313]

I want to learn Thai even more now

[@sniffrat3646]

I know right?

[@matthewbrunke4082]

Awesome man! Entertaining and engaging.

[@daynevickers1079]

I went all the way thru it with you, and all I remembered was the 'thumbs up'! I'll keep trying!

[@CookingwithYarda]

I miss Thailand, hope my KZbin channel will finally pick up more views so I can go there again !

[@chopperman10]

Now that there was a bloody good video, loved it.....👍👍👍👍

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

thanks captain.

[@iant45199]

@Retired Working For You... Looks Like Our C.E.O. Has Pulled Another Ace Out Of The Pack. Introducing Fah Was A Great Idea, Bringing A Little Bit Of Fun To Learning The Language, What A Beautiful Looking Lady, My Teacher Certainly Didn't Look Like That. 👍

[@stevewhittaker5070]

Thank you for the lesson and Thai that was great!! Khaawp khun krap. Stay safe. From the US

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

cheers Steve. thanks for the comments!

[@kanchabalochexploring]

Amazing 🤩 video I am loving it best part of video was the taxi driver 🚕 and today we learned Thai with fun thank you Chris and the Thai teacher

[@latebloomerabroad]

I haven't been a subscriber for long, so this is the first time I saw Hailey (spelling?) She is adorable! Thanks for doing this video, it's very useful.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

haha. thanks, she'll love to hear that!

[@silverfox5554]

Hi Chris great video I did a week’s course learning to speak Thai and would highly recommend it, much better learning in Thailand 👍👍

[@hennur5]

videos like that.. thats what makes you the best cris

[@bangkokandmore]

*_Thanks for the lesson, Chris..._* ❤🇹🇭

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

hey Martin!!!

[@DinoTeixeira]

Great, I was looking for a school to learn Thai once I officially retire

[@santajayclause1768]

Bring your wife to bangkok, then sneak to pattaya on official bussiness, wink wink, this canadian is so smart, hope his wife does not find out his games, haha

[@theworldtraveller233]

this is the best video from you so far....really really loved it.....its informative as well as entertaining....Kaap khun krab

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

oh wow....thanks!!

[@caaacaaa494]

คริสคุณเก่งมาก นำเสนอได้ยอดเยี่ยมมาก

[@clintsheehan2535]

Awesome video, love your work, Kup 🙏

[@andrewjohnson8003]

Luckily I learnt these basic words. Ashame I can't use it yet to good use in Thailand. Lovely lady too. Nice one Chris.

[@PoblaOscebar]

Please more... that's quite awesome. I should learn more languages.

[@lesly3905]

As always your video is very nice to watch, thanks a lot, you make me dream Bangkok, waiting to come back there, good night from France.

[@ill-fatedgamer]

I think i'm in love with your Thai teacher Chris lol

[@Christopher-pe6zj]

Always thought if I was to visit there's no way I'd learn the language but it doesn't seem so bad.. Awesome videos.. Got a sub out of me mate!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

super cool, welcome to the party!

[@breeannacharlesworth3141]

As someone who is constantly at markets, and also not a particularly good negotiator, 'lot noi dai mai?' is a very oft-spoken phrase for me 😁

[@alfondomedia]

Good lesson thanks Chris! Also, good to know about the education visa through Duke Language School

[@DaystateFox]

That was fun. The taxi driver was talkative and up for a laugh. See you on the 10th at Reeshard Travels 👍

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

nice call.....for sure!

[@LeoR4U]

What a great teacher 👍 🤩

[@virtuella]

Thai is really easy. All i hear is mao mao, ting tong farang ;) Kidding. Actually tried to learn Thai and bought the 3 books and CD's made by Benjawan Poomsan Becker which are great (only maded it to the end of book 1 within 2 months). I got to know a lot of small sentences and words, and to read a little, but i realized my hearing is way to bad to recognize the different tones used in Thai. So now i just settle with the knowlegde that i can ask where the toilet is and order a little bit of food and drinks ;)

[@JayEs31]

You’re killing it. Another good video.

[@jiismo]

Was dying when you popped off Korean. We lived in Korea and visited Thailand many times.

[@MP-dv3kr]

Fantastic language lesson from our CEO... Kru Fah is amazing!

[@erwingreen5355]

Hi Chris, that was a good initiative, I learned something new. Kru Faa looks verry kind and beautiful. 😀

[@robertjames538]

great video once again Chris .I like your frankness about your thai lessons.For beginners I would recommend using gep dtang before gKep ngən its a hell of a lot easier to pronounce. Cho:k Di: