How To Speak Thai At The Hotel Language

To speak Thai at the hotel, there are a few basic phrases you should know. Here are some useful sentences and phrases to get you started: Sawasdee kha/krap – Hello (kha for female, krap for male) Khop khun kha/krap – Thank you (kha for female, krap for male) Chan mee buking – I have a […]

To speak Thai at the hotel, there are a few basic phrases you should
know. Here are some useful sentences and phrases to get you
started:

• Sawasdee
  kha/krap – Hello (kha for female, krap for male)
• Khop khun kha/krap – Thank you (kha for female, krap
  for male)
• Chan mee buking – I have a
  reservation.
• Chan chek-in dai mai? – Can I
  check in?
• Khun chek-in chan dai mai? – Can you
  check me in?
• Chan yook nork nai rong raam – I
  want to stay in this room.
• Rong raam tee rai?
  – How much is the room?
• Chan yook nork nai rong raam
  non tee – I want to stay in this room for two nights.
• Rong raam mee hai mai? – Is the room
  available?
• Chan yook nork rong raam tee tee –
  I want a room with two beds.
• Rong raam mee wi-fi
  mai? – Does the room have Wi-Fi?
• Chan yook
  nork rong raam tiew klang – I want a room with a pool view.
• Chan yook nork rong raam chan tee – I want this
  room.
• Chan yook chek-out tee – I want to check
  out at 10:00 AM.
• Chan mee khwammai dai mai? –
  Do I have any messages?
• Roo khrai? – Where is
  the…? (e.g., Roo khrai hong raam? Where is the bathroom?)
• Chan tong dai mai? – Can I help you?

Here is an example of a simple conversation you might have at the
hotel reception:

You:
Sawasdee kha. Chan mee buking.

Receptionist: Sawasdee kha. Khop khun kha. Khun chek-
in chan dai mai?

You:
Chan yook nork chek-in tee tee.

Receptionist: Khun chek-in tee tee. Chan yook nork
rong raam tee tee.

You: Chan yook nork rong raam tiew
klang.

Receptionist: Khop khun kha. Rong raam tee tee
tiew klang tee 1,000 baht.

You: Khop khun kha.

Receptionist: Khop khun kha. Kha/krap.

Tips for speaking Thai at the hotel:

• Be polite and respectful. Thai people are very polite, so it is
  important to be polite when speaking to them. Use the words “kha” and “krap”
  at the end of your sentences to show respect.
• Speak slowly and
  clearly. Thai is a tonal language, so it is important to pronounce the words
  correctly. If you are not sure how to pronounce a word, ask the receptionist
  for help.
• Be patient. The receptionist may not be fluent in
  English, so it may take them a few minutes to understand what you are saying.
  Be patient and try to rephrase your request if necessary.

If you are able to speak a few basic Thai phrases, you will be much
more likely to have a positive experience at the hotel. Thais appreciate the
effort that foreigners make to speak their language, and they will be more
willing to help you if you can communicate with them in Thai.