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Thai Greetings. Thai Wai. The Thai greeting called Wai includes a slight bow, with arms pressed together as done while praying. This traditional Thai greeting looks the same as an Indian ‘Namaste’. Thai people mostly perform a Wai when they say khop khun (thank you), or Sawasdee (hello).
In more formal situations or when expressing heartfelt thanks for significant acts, phrases like "khob khun mak" or "khob khun maak ka/krab" come into play. These expressions, laden with respect and appreciation, are essential in maintaining the harmony and respect that are paramount in Thai culture.
How to Say Thank You in Thai. “Thank you” in Thai is khàawp khun ( ขอบคุณ), but that’s not always the best phrase to use. Read on for all the formal and informal versions of “thanks” in Thai.
Analysis “Thank you” in Thai. If you are already studying Thai or living in Thailand, you will recognize that “kun คุณ (kʰun)” means “you”. Then what “khob ขอบ” means? kʰɔ̀ɔp ขอบ ⇒ answer, repay, receive. So ขอบคุณค่ะ（kʰɔ̀ɔp kʰun kʰâ）actually means “answer to you” ⇒ Thank you.
6 Φεβ 2023 · ขอบคุณมาก (kop khun mak) – “thank you very much” ขอบใจ (kop jai) – “thank you” (informal) However, don’t forget that Thai gives a lot of importance to politeness. These ways to say “thank you” are not exactly complete: they lack some ending particles that will make them much more fit for use. Keep on reading to learn what I am talking about.
To express gratitude politely in formal situations, men typically use "ขอบคุณครับ" (Khop Khun Khrap), while women use "ขอบคุณค่ะ" (Khop Khun Kha). The addition of "ครับ" (Khrap) for men and "ค่ะ" (Kha) for women adds a touch of politeness and respect.
Thai 101: Basic Thai Phrases. The Rule: If you are male, you end sentences with the word (khrup/krap) similarly if you are female, you end your sentences with the word (ka/kap). This is used to make your sentence or question polite and respectful. Yes – Chai (khrup/ka)
