iPhone & iPad · Free 3-day trial
The Ultimate Thai Phrasebook App in 2026
Thai Phrasebook — Speak Now is the offline Thai phrasebook for iPhone and iPad. Tap any phrase to hear native audio at full or slow speed, read the easy phonetics, and see a word-by-word breakdown — built for the phrases you'll actually use.
Features
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16 real-world categories
Transport, Food, Hotel, Shopping, Dating, Small Talk and more — organized around the moments you actually face, not vocabulary lists.
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Native Thai audio
Tap any phrase to hear it spoken by a native voice at full or slow speed, so you can catch every syllable before you say it out loud.
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Phonetics you can read
Every phrase comes with simple romanized phonetics — say "mai pet" for "not spicy" without reading a single character of Thai script.
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Word-by-word breakdowns
See each phrase taken apart word by word, with teaching notes that explain the nuance so the meaning sticks.
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Favorites cheat sheet
Heart the phrases you use most into a personal list you can pull up in seconds — no scrolling through categories mid-conversation.
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Works fully offline
Everything runs on your device. No accounts, no logins, and no connection required — the phrasebook works on the plane, on the islands and out of signal.
Screenshots
Heart the phrases you keep reaching for and they collect into a favorites list — your own cheat sheet with phonetics and one-tap audio, ready in seconds at the counter or in the taxi.
Browse real-world categories — from Airport and Transport to Food & Drink and Directions — or search across 700+ phrases to pull up the one you need right now.
How it works
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Pick a category
Browse 16 real-world categories and open the one you need — Airport when you land, Transport for the taxi, Food for the night market.
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Tap a phrase to hear it
Tap any phrase for native Thai audio at full or slow speed, read the easy phonetics and check the word-by-word breakdown.
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Save your favorites
Heart the phrases you'll reuse so they're waiting in your favorites — your personal cheat sheet for the rest of the trip.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Thai Phrasebook free?
The app is free to download, and full access — every category, every phrase, the native audio and the word-by-word breakdowns — requires a purchase. New users can start with a 3-day free trial before paying.
What plans are available?
Full Access comes as a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription — with a 3-day free trial for new users — or as a one-time lifetime purchase that isn't a subscription. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and vary by region.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Everything runs on your device — phrases, audio, phonetics and breakdowns all work offline, with no account or internet connection required.
Do I need to read Thai script?
No. Every phrase is written in simple romanized phonetics you can read out loud, and the native audio lets you hear it at full or slow speed before you say it.
Is there native Thai audio?
Yes. Tap any phrase to hear it spoken by a native Thai voice, at full speed or slowed down so you can catch each syllable.
How many phrases and categories are included?
There are 700+ phrases organized across 16 real-world categories, including Transport, Food, Hotel, Shopping, Dating and Small Talk.
Who is the app for?
It's built for travelers and expats who need the Thai phrases they'll actually use — at the airport, the night market, the taxi, the hotel — without grammar drills or long vocabulary lists.
What are the word-by-word breakdowns?
Each phrase can be opened up word by word, with teaching notes that explain the nuance, so you understand why it's said that way and not just how.
Can I save my favorite phrases?
Yes. Heart any phrase to add it to your favorites — a personal cheat sheet you can pull up in seconds when you need it.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There are no accounts and no logins. The app runs entirely on your device, so you can just open it and start.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. It's a universal app that runs on both iPhone and iPad, so you can browse phrases on whichever device you have with you.
Land ready to speak.
Download Thai Phrasebook and carry the phrases you'll actually use in Thailand — with native audio, easy phonetics and full offline access.
