How to Say “Store” in Thai

ร้านค้า
ráan-káa/raːn˦˥.kʰaː˦˥/
The English word "store" is translated into Thai as ร้านค้า (ráan-káa).
ร้านค้า is a general term for a shop or store. You can specify the type of store by using the pattern ร้านขาย followed by the product being sold, such as ร้านขายยา for a pharmacy. Other common specific terms include ร้านสะดวกซื้อ for a convenience store and ร้านเสื้อผ้า for a clothing store.
Meaning: shop (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word ร้านค้า is a compound where ร้าน means shop or stall, and ค้า means to trade or commerce.

Which one should you use?

While ร้านค้า is a general term for a store, the shortened form ร้าน is much more common in everyday conversation.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is ráan-káa. It has two syllables.

Did you know?

  • The word ร้าน (ráan) originally referred to a raised platform or a raised structure used for sitting or standing.
  • In traditional Thai markets, a ร้าน might be designated by a colorful umbrella or awning, which serves as the visual boundary of the store.
  • The word ร้าน is also used to describe a 'salon' or 'barber', such as ร้านทำผม for a hair salon, even though no physical goods are sold.

Examples in context

  • ร้านค้าเปิดกี่โมง?
    What time does the store open?
    This sentence is useful for asking what time the ร้านค้า opens.
    Tatoeba #8850965 by pastelite, translation #660464 by CK
  • เราต้องการไปซื้อขนมที่ร้าน
    We want to go buy snacks at the store.
  • ร้านค้านี้ขายสินค้าคุณภาพดีมาก
    This store sells high-quality products.
  • มาเจอกันที่ร้านกาแฟสักครั้ง
    Let's meet up at the coffee shop sometime.
  • แถวนี้มีร้านค้าเยอะมาก
    thaeo ni mi ran-kha yoe mak
    There are many shops around here.
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Example conversation

Chonsit and Nicha are walking through a neighborhood.

  1. ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasit

    ณิชา เห็นร้านค้าแถวนี้ไหม?
    Nicha hen ran kha thaeo ni mai?
    Nicha, do you see any stores around here?
  2. ณิชา Nicha

    มีร้านค้าอยู่ตรงหัวมุมถนนค่ะ
    mi ran kha yu trong hua mum tha non kha
    There is a store on the street corner.
  3. ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasit

    ขอบคุณมากครับ
    khop khun mak khrap
    Thank you very much.
  4. ณิชา Nicha

    ยินดีค่ะ
    yin di kha
    You're welcome.

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