ขอบคุณครับ
khòp khun khrápmale speaker
A man says ขอบคุณครับ (khòp khun khráp) to thank someone in Thai. For more warmth use ขอบคุณมากครับ (khòp khun mâak khráp), "thank you very much". It is also called ขอบคุณครับผม (khòp khun khráp phǒm).
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ขอบคุณครับ | khòp khun khráp | male speaker |
| ขอบคุณมากครับ | khòp khun mâak khráp | very polite |
| ขอบคุณครับผม | khòp khun khráp phǒm | extra polite |
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ขอบคุณครับผม (khòp khun khráp phǒm) is an extra polite form that men use with elders and customers. The addition ผม (phǒm) is the male word for "I".
What mistakes should you avoid?
A man should not end with ค่ะ (khâ). That is the female particle, and it sounds odd coming from a man.
When do people say it?
A small nod or a wai often goes with the words, especially when thanking someone older.
Did you know?
- Thai restaurant staff often answer a thank-you with ยินดีค่ะ (yin-dee khâ), "my pleasure".
Examples in context
- ขอบคุณครับ อาหารอร่อยมากkhòp khun khráp, aa-hǎan à-ròi mâakThank you, the food is delicious.
- ขอบคุณมากครับkhòp khun mâak khrápThank you very much.
- ขอบคุณครับผมkhòp khun khráp phǒmThank you very much, sir.
Example conversation
Nok serves dinner to a guest named Peter in a restaurant in Phuket.
- Nokอาหารมาแล้วค่ะaa-hǎan maa láew khâYour food has arrived.
- Peterขอบคุณครับkhòp khun khrápThank you.
- Nokเชิญรับประทานค่ะchəən ráp bprà-thaan khâPlease enjoy your meal.
