Thai Phrasebook blog

Guides & comparisons

Honest comparisons, alternatives and how-tos from the Thai Phrasebook team.

Free Thai Phrasebook tools

• Basic Thai Phrase Pack GeneratorChoose a situation, pack size, and display order to create a focused set of Thai phrases with the app's vetted script, romanization, and English gloss.→
• Greetings in Thai Phrase SelectorChoose a situation, result count, and display mode to see matching greetings from the Thai Phrasebook corpus.→
• Thai Alphabet QuizPractice recognizing Thai consonants and vowel forms in either direction. Choose a set and quiz length, then get an instant score and review.→
• Thai Number ConverterConvert whole numbers and decimals to Thai numerals, Thai written readings, or both without sending anything to a server.→
• Thai Year ConverterConvert a Thai Buddhist Era year or full date to Gregorian CE—or convert Gregorian CE to Thai BE—using the standard 543-year offset.→

• Is Thai hard to learn? An honest answer for beginners

  Is Thai hard to learn? An honest look at what is genuinely hard (tones, script) versus easier than expected, plus tips for beginners.

  Sep 13, 2026 →

• How to say please, sorry, and excuse me in Thai

  How to say please in Thai with khor...noi and karuna, plus sorry and excuse me with khor thot, and why literal requests sound blunt.

  Sep 10, 2026 →

• How to say happy birthday in Thai: suk san wan koet

  How to say happy birthday in Thai with suk san wan koet, plus the same pattern for happy new year and merry Christmas greetings.

  Sep 7, 2026 →

• How to say yes and no in Thai (there is no fixed word)

  How to say yes in Thai and no in Thai: why there is no fixed word for either, the verb-repeat pattern, and polite ways to decline.

  Sep 4, 2026 →

• How to say how are you in Thai: sabai dee mai

  How to say how are you in Thai with sabai dee mai, how to answer it, and small-talk starters for asking where someone is or from.

  Sep 1, 2026 →

• Thai tones explained: the 5-tone pronunciation guide

  Thai tones explained with a concrete example, why Thai is tonal, and why phonetic spelling beats the Thai alphabet for beginners learning pronunciation.

  Aug 29, 2026 →

• How to say good morning in Thai (and goodnight, goodbye)

  How to say good morning in Thai, plus goodnight and goodbye: the formal textbook phrases versus what Thai people actually say.

  Aug 26, 2026 →

• How to say I love you in Thai: phom/chan rak khun

  How to say I love you in Thai with rak khun, plus miss you (khid thueng) and beautiful/handsome/cute for the compliments that go with it.

  Aug 23, 2026 →

• Thai numbers 1 to 10: how to count in Thai

  Thai numbers 1 to 10, how to count past twenty, hundreds and thousands, and when you actually need Thai numerals versus Arabic ones.

  Aug 20, 2026 →

• Songkran: Thai New Year dates, greetings, and etiquette

  Songkran is the Thai New Year, April 13-15. What to say, when it falls, water-festival etiquette, and how it compares to Loi Krathong.

  Aug 17, 2026 →

• How to say thank you in Thai: khob khun and khrap/kha

  How to say thank you in Thai with khob khun, when to use khrap vs. kha, and the kha/ka tone distinction most phrasebooks skip.

  Aug 14, 2026 →

• How to say hello in Thai (and when to add a wai)

  How to say hello in Thai: the word sawasdee, when to add khrap or kha, and how the wai greeting gesture works for visitors.

  Aug 11, 2026 →

• Best 9 Pimsleur Alternatives in 2026: Smarter Ways to Speak

  Compare 9 pimsleur alternatives across platform support, offline access, and speech recognition quality. Find the right fit for your language goals without the subscription lock-in.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Drops Alternatives in 2026: Learn Without the Timer

  Searching for drops alternatives? We compare 9 language apps on platform availability, offline access, speech recognition, and lesson depth—no timers, no gimmicks.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Learn Thai Language for Travel Alternatives in 2026

  Compare 9 learn thai language for travel alternatives across offline access, audio quality, and phrase categories. Find the right fit for your next trip.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Nemo Thai Alternatives in 2026: Learn Thai Smarter

  Discover the 9 best nemo thai alternatives in 2026. We compare apps by platform availability, offline access, audio quality, and watch support for learners.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Write Me Thai Alternatives in 2026: Learn Thai Fast

  Seeking write me thai alternatives? We compare 9 apps for learning Thai script in 2026, covering stroke order, handwriting recognition, and native audio support.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 8 Thai Learning Beginners Alternatives in 2026: Skip the

  Explore the top thai learning beginners alternatives comparing offline access, native audio quality, and romanization systems across 8 apps. Find your perfect start.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 7 BNR Languages Thai Alternatives in 2026: Learn Thai Fast

  Looking for bnr languages thai alternatives? We compare 7 apps across platforms, offline support, native audio, and lesson structure to find the best fit.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 7 Speak Thai Phrasebook Lite Alternatives in 2026: Learn

  Seeking speak thai phrasebook lite alternatives? We compare 7 apps on offline access, native audio quality, phrase categories, and iOS/Android support.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Mondly Alternatives in 2026: Smarter Language Apps

  Searching for mondly alternatives? We compare 9 language apps side-by-side on speech recognition, offline access, lesson structure, and platform support to help you choose.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 8 Learn Thai Travel Premium Alternatives in 2026: Top Picks

  Compare 8 learn thai travel premium alternatives across platform support, offline access, and native audio quality. Find the best fit for your travel needs.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Ling App Alternatives in 2026: Learn Languages Without

  Discover the best ling app alternatives with this detailed comparison of 9 apps covering platform availability, offline access, and lesson structure.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 8 Simply Learn Thai Alternatives in 2026: Top Apps to Try

  Searching for simply learn thai alternatives? We compare 8 apps across platform support, offline access, speech recognition, and vocabulary depth to find your best fit.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Funeasylearn Thai Alternatives in 2026: Learn Thai Fast

  Seeking funeasylearn thai alternatives? We compare 9 apps across platform support, offline access, speech recognition, and lesson depth to find your ideal fit.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Basic Thai phrases every traveler should know

  The basic Thai phrases you need for greetings, numbers, food, transport, and emergencies, with Thai script and simple pronunciation for each one.

  Aug 8, 2026 →