How To Speak Thai At The Hotel Language

To speak Thai at the hotel, there are a few basic phras […]

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.