หลอด
lɔ̀ɔt/lɔːt̚˨˩/
The Thai word for straw is หลอด (lɔ̀ɔt).
หลอด is used to refer to a thin tube used for sucking liquid from a glass or container.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is lɔ̀ɔt.
Did you know?
- Historically, the word หลอด did not refer to drinking straws but to a 'bobbin' or 'spool' used in weaving. This reflects the importance of textile production in early Tai cultures.
- The Thai word หลอด can be used in the context of 'หลอดไฟ' (lɔ̀ɔt fai), which literally translates to 'light tube' to mean a light bulb.
- Because of Thailand's commitment to reducing plastic waste, you will frequently see หลอด made from bamboo, rice, or paper in tourist areas and eco-friendly cafes.
Examples in context
- ขอหลอดให้ฉันหน่อยได้ไหมkho lot hai chan noi dai maiCan you give me a straw, please?
- ฉันต้องการหลอดพลาสติกchan tong kan lot phlat-tikI want a plastic straw.
- ในแก้วนี้มีหลอดหรือยังnai kaeo ni mi lot rue yangIs there a straw in this glass yet?
Example conversation
At a cafe, a woman asks a man for a straw.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitสิรินทร์มีหลอดไหมSirin mi lot maiSirin, do you have a straw?
- สิรินทร์ Sirinฉันมีหลอดอยู่ในกระเป๋าค่ะchan mi lot yu nai kra-pao khaI have a straw in my bag.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitขอบคุณมากครับkhop khun mak khrapThank you very much.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinยินดีค่ะyin di khaYou're welcome.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry หลอด, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries หลอด, CC BY-SA 4.0.
