In most cultures, it is custom to express gratitude in some way or another. The dictionary defines gratitude as follows: it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Giving a sincere, thankful response to someone’s actions or words is often the ‘glue’ that keeps relationships together. This is true in most societies! Doing so in a foreign country also shows your respect and appreciation for the culture. Words have great power – use these ones sincerely and often!
Table of Contents
- 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Thai
- Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes
- Infographic & Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases – Thank You
- Video Lesson: ‘Thank You’ in 31 Languages
- How ThaiPod101 Can Help You
So, how do you say ‘Thank you’ in Thai? You can learn easily! Below, ThaiPod101 brings you perfect translations and pronunciation as you learn the most common ways Thai speakers say ‘Thanks’ in various situations.
1. 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Thai
1- Thank you.
ขอบคุณ
khàawp-khun
The magical words that can bring a smile to any face. For one day, truly mean it whenever you say these words, and see how this lifts your spirit too!
2- That’s very kind of you.
คุณใจดีมาก
khun jai dii mâak
This phrase is appropriate when someone clearly goes out of their way to give good service, or to offer you a kindness.
3- Thanks for your kind words!
ขอบคุณสำหรับคำพูดดีๆ ของคุณ!
khàawp khun săm-ràp kham phûut dii dii khǎawng khun
Someone paid you a compliment and made you feel good? That is kind of him/her, so express your gratitude!
4- Thank you for coming today.
ขอบคุณที่มาในวันนี้
khàawp khun thîi maa nai wan níi
This welcoming phrase should be part of your arsenal if you’re conducting more formal meetings with Thai speakers. If you’re hosting a party, this is also a good phrase when you greet your Thai guests!
5- Thank you for your consideration.
ขอบคุณสำหรับการพิจารณาของคุณ
khàawp khun săm-ràp gaan phí-jaa-rá-naa khǎawng khun
This is a more formal, almost solemn way to thank someone for their thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards you. It is also suitable to use when a native speaker has to consider something you submit, like a job application, a project or a proposal. You are thanking them, in essence, for time and effort they are about to, or have spent on your submission.
6- Thanks a lot!
ขอบคุณมาก!
khàawp khun mâak
This means the same as ‘Thank you’, but with energy and enthusiasm added! It means almost the same as ‘thank you so much’ in Thai. Use this in an informal setting with your Thai friends or teachers.
7- Teachers like you are not easy to find.
คุณครูแบบคุณหายาก
khun-khruu bàaep khun hăa yâak
Some phrases are compliments, which express gratitude by inference. This is one of them. If you’re particularly impressed with your ThaiPod101 teacher, this is an excellent phrase to memorize!
8- Thank you for spending time with us.
ขอบคุณที่ใช้เวลาอยู่กับเรา
khàawp khun thîi chái wee-laa yùu gàp rao
Any host at a gathering with Thai speakers, such as a meeting or a party, should have this under his/her belt! Use it when you’re saying goodbye or busy closing a meeting. It could also be another lovely way to thank your Thai language teacher for her time.
9- Thank you for being patient and helping me improve.
ขอบคุณที่อดทนและช่วยให้ฉันพัฒนาตัวเอง
khàawp khun thîi òt thon láe chûuai hâi chăn phát-thá-naa dtua eeng
This phrase is another sure way to melt any formal or informal Thai teacher’s heart! Teaching is not easy, and often a lot of patience is required from the teacher. Thank him/her for it! It’s also a good phrase to use if you work in Thailand, and want to thank your trainer or employer. You will go a long way towards making yourself a popular employee – gratitude is the most attractive trait in any person!
10- You’re the best teacher ever!
คุณเป็นครูที่ดีที่สุด!
khun bpen khruu thîi dii thîi sùt
This is also an enthusiastic way to thank your teacher by means of a compliment. It could just make their day!
11- Thank you for the gift.
ขอบคุณสำหรับของขวัญ
khàawp khun săm-ràp khǎawng khwăn
This is a good phrase to remember when you’re the lucky recipient of a gift. Show your respect and gratitude with these words.
12- I have learned so much thanks to you.
ฉันได้เรียนรู้หลายๆ อย่างจากคุณ
chăn dâi riian rúu lăai lăai yàang jàak khun
What a wonderful compliment to give a good teacher! It means they have succeeded in their goal, and you’re thankful for it.
2. Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes
Wherever your destination may be, manners are a must! And in this respect, Thailand is no different.
1- ขอบคุณ Khàawp-khun.
In Thai, “thank you” is khàawp-khun. What is so unique about Thai is that you can add words at the end of the phrase to make it polite and formal or even to make it friendlier. To make it more polite and formal, we add one word at the end of the phrase.
2- ขอบคุณครับ Khàawp-khun khráp and ขอบคุณค่ะ khàawp-khun khâ.
For women, we add khâ. And for men, we add khráp. That means that when a woman says “thank you,” she says khàawp-khun khâ. And a man would say khàawp-khun khráp. Sometimes you may hear people say it slightly different as khàawp-khun ná khâ or khàawp-khun ná khráp. Thai people use the word ná to express pleasantness or begging, but in this phrase, they add this word to make the phrase sound smoother. You can use khàawp-khun ná khá or khàawp-khun ná khráp everywhere, at any time, and to anybody. It is the most common form of saying “thank you” in Thai. You can use it when people open the door for you, at the store, or even when someone gives you a compliment.
3- ขอบคุณมากๆ Khàawp-khun mâak.
However, there are more interesting ways of saying “thank you” in Thai. If you want to say “thank you very much,” just add one word and you are good to go. In Thai, “thank you very much” is khàawp-khun mâak. The meaning of mâak is equivalent to “very” in English. We add mâak at the end of the phrase along with ná to make it sound smoother. As a result, “thank you very much” for women is khàawp-khun mâak ná khâ, and for men, it is khàawp-khun mâak ná khráp.
Cultural Insights
Quick Tip 1
How about saying “thanks” to a friend? Make just a little change to the word, and then the meaning is different. When you want to say “thanks” to your friends, you may say khàawp-jai. You may say this to someone younger than you or someone with lower social status than you, such as your younger sister. Khàawp-jai indicates that you are very close to the person. However, we don’t add the words khâ, khráp, or ná to make it more polite, but instead we add the word jà. This means, for both men and women, we say khàawp-jai jà.
On the run to Thailand? Wait! You can’t go without some basic language phrases under your belt! Especially if you’re heading to meet your prospective employer! Either in person or online, knowing how to say ‘Thank you’ in the Thai language will only improve their impression of you! ThaiPod101 saves you time with this short lesson that nevertheless packs a punch. Learn to say ‘Thank you’ in Thai in no time!
3. Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases – Thank You
Perhaps you think it’s unimportant that you don’t know what ‘Thank you’ is in Thai, or that it’s too difficult a language to learn. Yet, as a traveler or visitor, you will be surprised at how far you can go using a little bit of Thai in Thailand!
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4. ‘Thank You’ in 31 Languages
For the global traveler in a hurry, here are 31 ways to say ‘Thank you’! These are the first words you need to learn in any foreign language – it is sure to smooth your way with native speakers by showing your gratitude for services rendered, and your respect for their culture! Learn and know how to correctly say ‘Thank you’ in 31 different languages in this short video.
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