Sawasdee (khap/ka) – “Hello” If youve stepped into Thailand before, you definitely would have heard this phrase before. Countless times! It generally means hello, but it can also serve as good morning, good afternoon, and goodbye.

What does Krap mean in Thai?

ครับผม (khráp phǒm) is used to indicate understanding, like yes, right, okay then. Its used by male speakers (hence krap (male politeness particle) and phom (me for males).

What is Khap khun?

3 – Thank You in Thai: Khop Khun kha/khap The Thai word for thank you is khop khun. It is perhaps the most important Thai word to learn. Women say khop khun kha, men say khop khun khap.

What does AROY mean?

delicious “Aroy” means “delicious” or “tasty.” “Mak” means “very.” When youre eating out, youll hear the question “Aroy mai?” more than once, which means, “Is it delicious?” The polite response is usually to gush over the quality of the food with an enthusiastic “Aroy mak.” Its ok to lie a little bit and give the dishes an “

What does thumbs up mean in Thailand?

Traditionally, giving someone the “thumbs up” gesture is similar to giving them the middle finger – ultimately derogatory in nature. While adults in Thailand today have adopted its more international meaning of approval or a job well done, its still common for kids to exchange the gesture during a childish argument.