How to Say “October” in Thai

ตุลาคม
dtù-laa-kom/tu˨˩.laː˧.kʰom˧/
October in Thai is ตุลาคม (dtù-laa-kom).
ตุลาคม is the name of the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: tenth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)

Which one should you use?

In written Thai, such as in calendars, newspapers or formal documents, the abbreviation ต.ค. is frequently used for October.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is dtù-laa-kom.

Did you know?

  • The name ตุลาคม is not a direct translation of 'October' but refers to the zodiac sign Libra, meaning 'the arrival of the balance'.
  • Thai month names like ตุลาคม are derived from Sanskrit, reflecting the deep influence of Indian culture on Thai language and astronomy.
  • The word ตุล (dtun) within ตุลาคม is also used in Thai to describe a weighing scale or a state of equilibrium.

Examples in context

  • วันนี้คือวันที่สามตุลาคม
    It's October the third.
    This sentence is useful for stating a specific date in October.
    Tatoeba #8669428 by pastelite, translation #398977 by CK
  • ที่เกิดขึ้นในเดือนตุลาคม
    That happened in October.
    This sentence is useful for mentioning an event that occurred during the month of October.
    Tatoeba #8743329 by pastelite, translation #4499189 by CK
  • ทอมติดคุกตั้งแต่เดือนตุลาคม
    Tom has been in prison since October.
    This sentence is useful for describing a duration of time that began in October.
    Tatoeba #10486725 by Somsak, translation #6251828 by CK
  • คุณจะมาเล่นกอล์ฟกับเราในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 ตุลาคมไหม?
    Will you come play golf with us on Sunday, October 25th?
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Example conversation

Two friends are discussing their upcoming travel plans in a cafe.

  1. กนกวรรณ Kanokwan

    เราจะไปเที่ยวกันเดือนตุลาคมดีไหมคะ
    rao cha pai thiao kan duean tula khom di mai kha
    Should we go on a trip in October?
  2. วิทวัส Witthawat

    เดือนตุลาคมก็น่าจะดีนะครับ
    duean tula khom ko na cha di na khrap
    October should be good.
  3. กนกวรรณ Kanokwan

    คุณอยากไปเที่ยวที่ไหนคะ
    khun yak pai thiao thi nai kha
    Where do you want to go?
  4. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ผมอยากไปทะเลครับ
    phom yak pai thale khrap
    I want to go to the sea.

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