Electronics

1. โทรศัพท์มือถือ

   Thorásàp muethǔe

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   In speech "muethue" alone is enough. Show it at a repair shop or SIM counter

2. แท็บเล็ต

   Tháeblét

   Tablet

   Usage

   Use it to explain your bag at a security check or when boarding

3. โน้ตบุ๊ก

   Nót búk

   Laptop

   Usage

   Show it when looking for a power seat in a cafe — pair it with "plak fai" (outlet)

4. คอมพิวเตอร์

   Khomphiutôe

   Computer

   Usage

   Shortened to "khom" in speech. Used at internet cafes and repair shops

5. ที่ชาร์จ

   Thî chât

   Charger

   Usage

   Covers losing one, buying one, and borrowing one — hotel front desks often have spares

6. สายชาร์จ

   Sǎi chât

   Charging cable

   Usage

   Sold even at convenience stores. Show the connector type (USB-C / Lightning) as well

7. พาวเวอร์แบงค์

   Phawoe baeng

   Power bank

   Usage

   Also called "baet samrong". It cannot go in checked luggage — keep it in your carry-on

8. ปลั๊กแปลง

   Plák plaeng

   Plug adapter

   Usage

   Thailand runs 220V with sockets that take A/B/C plugs. Many plugs fit as-is, but use this to ask your hotel for an adapter

9. ปลั๊กไฟ

   Plák fai

   Power outlet

   Usage

   Show it when hunting for power at a cafe or airport

10. สวิตช์ไฟ

    Sàwìt fai

    Light switch

    Usage

    Use it to ask where the switch is in your room

11. ถ่านไฟฉาย

    Thàn fai chǎi

    Dry-cell battery

    Usage

    Available at convenience stores. "AA" and "AAA" are understood as-is

12. แบตเตอรี่

    Bàettoerî

    Battery

    Usage

    Shortened to "baet". "Baet mot" means the battery is dead

13. ไวไฟ

    Wai fai

    Wi-Fi

    Usage

    The Thai spelling is read the same way. The first thing to ask about at a cafe or guesthouse

14. รหัสไวไฟ

    Ráhàt wai fai

    Wi-Fi password

    Usage

    Show it and staff will write it down for you. "Rahat" covers passwords and PINs in general

15. ซิมการ์ด

    Sim kát

    SIM card

    Usage

    Sold at the airport and convenience stores. AIS, TrueMove and dtac are the main tourist options

16. เมมโมรี่การ์ด

    Memmorî kát

    Memory card

    Usage

    Show it at an electronics shop when your camera runs out of space

17. หูฟัง

    Hǔ fang

    Earphones

    Usage

    Use it to buy a replacement or to ask for a pair on a flight

18. ลำโพง

    Lamphong

    Speaker

    Usage

    Point at it to ask for the volume to be turned down

19. กล้อง

    Klông

    Camera

    Usage

    Show it to ask whether photos are allowed — some temples and palaces forbid them

20. ไฟฉาย

    Fai chǎi

    Flashlight

    Usage

    Needed for cave tours and blackouts, which are not unusual on the islands

21. แอร์

    Ae

    Air conditioner

    Usage

    The key word at a guesthouse. "Ae mai yen" means the air conditioning is not cooling

22. รีโมท

    Rimôt

    Remote control

    Usage

    Show it when you cannot find the remote for the air conditioner or TV

23. พัดลม

    Phát lom

    Electric fan

    Usage

    Budget rooms are often fan-only and cheaper than air-conditioned ones — useful when choosing a room

24. ตู้เย็น

    Tû yen

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    Use it to ask whether the room has one. Drinks inside may not be free

25. ทีวี

    Thiwi

    TV

    Usage

    Use it to check the amenities or to report that it does not work

26. ไมโครเวฟ

    Maikhrowêf

    Microwave

    Usage

    Used at convenience stores. "Un hai noi" means please heat it up

27. กาต้มน้ำ

    Ka tôm nám

    Electric kettle

    Usage

    Use it to ask whether the room has one — needed for instant noodles or tea

28. เครื่องซักผ้า

    Khrûeang sák phâ

    Washing machine

    Usage

    Show it when looking for a laundromat — long-stay guesthouses often have a shared machine

29. เครื่องทำน้ำอุ่น

    Khrûeang tham nám ùn

    Water heater

    Usage

    Budget rooms use a wall-mounted instant heater — show this word when there is no hot water

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