Basic words in Thai



English Pronounciation
Thank you Khob khun,
Khob chai ( use to the younger person)
Thank you very much. Khob khun maak
You are welcome. Mai pen rai *
Please Ka ru na ( formal)
Please (as an invitation) Chern
Please come in. Chern Khow ma
Mak yourself comfortable, please. Chern tam sabai
I beg your pardon. Khaw aphai (formal) , Khor thod
I'm sorry, please excuse me. Prathan thod (formal), Khor thod
I am very sorry. Phom sia Jai maak
That's too bad. Yae mak, Yae ching
Take care. Rak Sa Tour
Excuse me for troubling you. Khor thod tee rob kuan
Can I help you? Phom chuay arai dai mai?
I don't mind. Phom mai rang kiat

            *** Mai pen rai    is a unique phrase. Not only does it mean " You are welcome." it can also mean " Don't worry about it" , " That's all right" .

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