How to Say “Thank You and Goodbye” in Thai

ขอบคุณและลาก่อน
khop khun lae la kon
In Thai, "thank you and goodbye" is said as ขอบคุณและลาก่อน (khop khun lae la kon).
This phrase is a polite expression used to show gratitude and say farewell to someone at the same time. This specific phrase is quite formal and sounds somewhat literary or dramatic. In everyday spoken Thai, people usually separate the two actions or use more casual versions.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of ขอบคุณ (thank you), และ (and) and ลาก่อน (goodbye).

How do you pronounce it?

khop khun lae la kon

Did you know?

  • The word ลาก่อน (la kon) implies a very long or permanent departure, often feeling as heavy as 'farewell' or 'adieu' in English.
  • When saying 'thank you' to someone older or of higher status, Thais often perform a 'Wai', a gesture of pressing palms together, which adds a layer of respect that words alone cannot convey.
  • If you are thanking someone who is much younger or of lower status, you might replace ขอบคุณ with ขอบใจ. Using the formal ขอบคุณ in these cases can sometimes create an awkward social distance.

Example conversation

Sirin is leaving a meeting with Witthawat.

  1. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    วันนี้ช่วยได้มากเลยค่ะ ขอบคุณและลาก่อนนะคะ
    wan níi chûay dâi mâak loei khà khòp khun láe lǎa kòn ná khá
    You helped a lot today. Thank you and goodbye.
  2. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ยินดีครับ เดินทางกลับบ้านปลอดภัยนะครับ
    yin dee khráp doen thaang klàp bâan plòt phai ná khráp
    My pleasure. Have a safe trip home.
  3. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    ขอบคุณค่ะ แล้วเจอกันใหม่
    khòp khun khà láeo jə kan mài
    Thank you. See you again.
  4. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ครับ สวัสดีครับ
    khráp sà-wàt-dee khráp
    Yes, goodbye.
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