ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย
Yindee tonrap su prathet thai
ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย (Yindee tonrap su prathet thai) is how you say "welcome to thailand" in Thai.
This phrase is a greeting used specifically to welcome someone arriving in Thailand. While this is a standard way to welcome visitors, keep in mind that if you simply want to say "hello," the most common way to do so is Sà-wàt-dee.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of several parts: ยินดี (Yindee) means "glad" or "happy", and ต้อนรับ (tonrap) means "to welcome".
How do you pronounce it?
Yindee tonrap su prathet thai
Did you know?
- Although ประเทศไทย (prathet thai) means 'Thailand', the word ไทย (thai) also means 'free' in the language, making the welcome a greeting to the 'Land of the Free'.
- In Thailand, a welcome is often accompanied by the 'Wai', a gesture of bowing with palms pressed together. While the phrase is verbal, the physical gesture of the 'Wai' communicates the respect inherent in the greeting.
- The word ประเทศ (prathet) for 'country' is derived from Sanskrit, reflecting the deep influence of Indian languages on the Thai vocabulary for official and national terms.
Examples in context
- ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทยนะคะyin di ton rap su prathet thai na khaWelcome to Thailand.
Example conversation
A man meets a woman at the airport arrivals gate.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทยครับ ณิชาyin di ton rap su prathet thai khrap nichaWelcome to Thailand, Nicha.
- ณิชา Nichaขอบคุณค่ะ ชลสิทธิ์khop khun kha chonlasitThank you, Chonlasit.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitเดินทางมาเหนื่อยไหมครับdoen thang ma nueai mai khrapWas the journey tiring?
- ณิชา Nichaนิดหน่อยค่ะ แต่ตื่นเต้นมากnit noi kha tae tuen ten makA little bit, but I am very excited.
