How to Say “Condom” in Thai

ถุงยางอนามัย
tǔng-yaang-à-naa-mai/tʰuŋ˩˩˦.jaːŋ˧.ʔa˨˩.naː˧.maj˧/
The English word "condom" is translated into Thai as ถุงยางอนามัย (tǔng-yaang-à-naa-mai). Wiktionary also lists ถุงยาง (tǔng-yaang).
Meaning: flexible sleeve worn on the penis (noun)

Ways to say it

“condom” in Thai
Thai Romanization (Wiktionary) IPA
ถุงยางอนามัย tǔng-yaang-à-naa-mai /tʰuŋ˩˩˦.jaːŋ˧.ʔa˨˩.naː˧.maj˧/
ถุงยาง tǔng-yaang /tʰuŋ˩˩˦.jaːŋ˧/

The term refers to a flexible sleeve worn on the penis. In daily life, specifically when asking for one at a pharmacy or a convenience store, using the shortened version is the natural and standard way to communicate.

What does it mean word for word?

The full term ถุงยางอนามัย is composed of ถุง (bag/sleeve), ยาง (rubber/latex) and อนามัย (hygiene/health).

Which one should you use?

ถุงยาง is the shortened, much more common form used in daily conversation, whereas ถุงยางอนามัย is the full term.

How do you pronounce it?

tǔng-yaang-à-naa-mai

Did you know?

  • Thailand's '100% Condom Program' in the 1990s is a world-famous public health success that integrated the use of ถุงยาง into the social fabric of commercial sex work.
  • In very casual or 'street' Thai, you might hear the term ถุง used alone in a suggestive context, where the 'rubber' part is omitted but the meaning remains clear.
  • The word อนามัย in the full phrase ถุงยางอนามัย is also the word used for a 'public health center' or 'clinic' in Thai towns.

Examples in context

  • ควรพกถุงยางอนามัยไปด้วยเสมอ.
    khuan phok thung-yang-on-a-nai pai duai samoe.
    You should always carry a condom with you.
  • คุณหาซื้อถุงยางอนามัยได้ที่ร้านขายยา.
    khun ha bue thung-yang-on-a-nai dai thi ran khai ya.
    You can buy condoms at a pharmacy.
  • เราต้องใช้ถุงยางอนามัยเพื่อความปลอดภัย.
    rao tong chai thung-yang-on-a-nai phuea khwam plot phai.
    We must use a condom for safety.

Example conversation

A couple is preparing for a night out at a pharmacy.

  1. วิทวัส Witthawat

    สิรินทร์ อย่าลืมซื้อถุงยางอนามัยด้วยนะ.
    Sirin ya luem bue thung-yang-on-a-nai duai na.
    Sirin, don't forget to buy condoms too.
  2. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    ได้ค่ะ วิทวัส เราต้องเตรียมตัวให้พร้อม.
    dai kha, Witthawat rao tong triam tua hai phrom.
    Okay, Witthawat, we need to be prepared.
  3. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ในร้านนี้มีถุงยางอนามัยหลายแบบไหม?
    nai ran ni mi thung-yang-on-a-nai lai baep mai?
    Does this shop have many types of condoms?
  4. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    น่าจะมีหลายแบบให้เลือกค่ะ.
    na cha mi lai baep hai lueak kha.
    There should be many types to choose from.
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