ขอชาเย็นหนึ่งแก้วครับ / ค่ะ
Khǒ cha yen nùeng kâeo khráp / khâ
One iced Thai tea, please
Usage
Order the iconic Thai iced tea (cha yen) at street stalls or cafes across Thailand
Grammar Note
แก้ว (kaeo) is the classifier for drinks in a glass. ขอ (kho) + item + quantity = polite order
กาแฟโบราณไม่ใส่น้ำตาลครับ / ค่ะ
Kafae boran mâi sài nám tan khráp / khâ
Traditional Thai coffee without sugar, please
Usage
กาแฟโบราณ is strong Thai-style coffee made from robusta beans; customize sweetness with this phrase
Grammar Note
ไม่ใส่ (mai sai) = "don't add". ใส่ = to put in. ไม่ใส่นม = without milk, follows the same pattern
น้ำผลไม้คั้นสดมีรสอะไรบ้างครับ / คะ
Nám phǒn lá mái khán sòt mi rót àrai bâng khráp / khá
What fresh fruit juices do you have?
Usage
Check available juices at a stall or cafe; mango and watermelon are popular choices
Grammar Note
มีอะไรบ้าง = "What do you have?" (open-ended). บ้าง implies "any of several" options
เบียร์สิงห์หนึ่งขวดครับ / ค่ะ
Bia Sǐng nùeng kùat khráp / khâ
One Singha beer, please
Usage
Order beer at a Thai restaurant or bar. Singha, Chang, and Leo are the main local brands
Grammar Note
ขวด (kuat) is the classifier for bottles. กระป๋อง (krapong) for cans. หนึ่ง = one, สอง = two
มีเครื่องดื่มไม่มีแอลกอฮอล์อะไรบ้างครับ / คะ
Mi khrûeang dùem mâi mi aelkohol àrai bâng khráp / khá
What non-alcoholic drinks do you have?
Usage
Use at a bar or restaurant if you prefer non-alcoholic options
Grammar Note
เครื่อง (khrueang) means "tool/device" and acts as a prefix: เครื่องดื่ม = drink, เครื่องปรุง = seasoning
ขอน้ำเปล่าหนึ่งขวดครับ / ค่ะ
Khǒ nám plào nùeng kùat khráp / khâ
One bottle of water, please
Usage
Tap water in Thailand is not safe to drink; use this phrase to order bottled water
Grammar Note
น้ำ (nam) = water / liquid. น้ำเปล่า = plain water. น้ำแข็ง (nam khaeng) = ice
ลดความหวานลงได้ไหมครับ / คะ
Lót khwam wǎn long dâi mǎi khráp / khá
Can you make it less sweet?
Usage
Thai drinks are often very sweet; use this or simply say หวานน้อย (wan noi) for "less sweet"
Grammar Note
ความ (khwam) nominalizes adjectives: หวาน (sweet) → ความหวาน (sweetness), like English "-ness"
น้ำมะพร้าวอ่อนสดหนึ่งลูกครับ / ค่ะ
Nám máphráo òn sòt nùeng lûk khráp / khâ
One fresh young coconut water, please
Usage
Order a young coconut with a straw at Thai beaches or markets; perfect for hot days
Grammar Note
ลูก (luk) classifies round fruits. อ่อน (on) means young/unripe, used here for the tender young coconut
นมสดเย็นหนึ่งกล่องครับ / ค่ะ
Nom sòt yen nùeng klòng khráp / khâ
One carton of cold fresh milk, please
Usage
Use at convenience stores or canteens to buy milk; Dutch Mill is a popular local brand
Grammar Note
กล่อง (klong) classifies box-shaped containers. Container classifiers: ขวด (bottle), กระป๋อง (can), แก้ว (glass)
ชามะนาวไม่หวานครับ / ค่ะ
Cha mánao mâi wǎn khráp / khâ
Unsweetened lemon tea, please
Usage
Order unsweetened lemon tea at a stall or cafe; ไม่หวาน (mai wan) simply means "not sweet"
Grammar Note
มะนาว (manao) refers to the small Thai lime, though translated as "lemon". ไม่ (mai) negates: ไม่หวาน = not sweet
เผ็ด
Phèt
Spicy
Usage
Use to check or adjust spice level; the Japanese label spells out the "karai" reading to avoid confusion with "tsurai" (painful)
หวาน
Wǎn
Sweet
Usage
Use to check or adjust the sweetness of a drink or dish
ดิบ
Dìp
Raw / Uncooked
Usage
Use to confirm whether food is raw or undercooked, to avoid foodborne illness
ไม่ใส่น้ำแข็ง
Mâi sài nám khǎeng
No ice
Usage
Point to this phrase when ordering a drink to skip the ice
น้ำเปล่า
Nám plào
Water (bottled / mineral)
Usage
Use to ask for bottled water rather than tap water
น้ำร้อน
Nám rón
Hot water
Usage
Use when you need hot water, e.g. for baby formula, instant noodles, or taking medicine
More Thai phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Nouns
- Basic Verbs
- Adjectives
- Question Words
- Greetings
- Food & Drinks
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Numbers
- Hotel
- Emergency
- Sightseeing
- Flirting
- Nightlife
- Massage & Spa
- Compliments
- Contacts & SNS
- Beach & Activities
- Places & Areas
- Useful Phrases
- Airport & Customs
- Weather & Climate
- Pharmacy & Health
- Directions
- Money & Exchange
- Health & Hospital
- Internet & WiFi
- Nature & Outdoors
- Religion & Temples
- Schedule & Booking
- Culture & Etiquette
- Traveling with Kids
- Sports & Activities
- Public Transport
- Accommodation
- Banking & ATM
- Visa & Immigration
- Business & Work
- School & Education
- Cooking & Markets
- Music & Entertainment
- Art & Museums
- Festivals & Events
- Photography
- Laundry
- Post Office
- Language Learning
- Dating & Romance
- Dating Apps
- Volunteering
- Accessibility
- Sustainability & Eco
- Fruits
- Colors
- Dietary & Allergies
- Markets & Souvenirs
- Wine & Spirits
- Car Rental & Driving
- Time & Dates
- Hiking & Trekking
- Diving & Water Sports
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Yoga & Wellness
- Casino & Gambling
- Beauty & Grooming
- Remote Work
- Fashion & Clothing
- Convenience Store
- Martial Arts
- Signs
- Body Parts
- Animals
- Vehicles
- Electronics
- Feelings
- Slang
- Local Dishes
- Local Drinks
- Indulgences