Thai phrases

At the temple

A few words that show respect at a wat. Read our etiquette page for what to wear and how to sit.

• Temple วัด wat
• Monk พระ phra
• Can I take a photo? ถ่ายรูปได้ไหม thai roop dai mai
• Where do I leave my shoes? ถอดรองเท้าที่ไหน thot rong-thao tee nai
• Donation ทำบุญ tham bun
• Beautiful สวย suay

Before you go, read Thai etiquette: the do's and don'ts that matter.

Pronunciation is simplified with no tone marks. Tap the speaker to hear the tones. Men end with khrap, women with kha.