Herramienta Interactiva

Aprender Tailandés de Viaje: 5 Tonos, Números Tailandeses (๐–๙) y Platos

Master the 5 Thai tones, polite particles (Khrap vs. Kha), how to perform the Wai correctly, street-food menu decoding, Thai numerals (๐–๙), and a 15-question quiz.

1. The 5 Thai Tones Interactive Soundboard (Mid, Low, Falling, High, Rising)

Thai is a tonal language where pitch contour changes word meaning. Click any of the 5 tones below to hear the classic syllable "Mai" across all five tones in th-TH audio:

2. Thai Script Numerals Decoder (๐–๙) — Spot Dual-Pricing Signs

National parks, temples, and rural market stalls occasionally write Thai prices in traditional Thai numerals (เลขไทย). Practice converting any price below:

Thai Script Numeral Output:

๔๐๐ (สี่ร้อยบาท)

0=๐ · 1=๑ · 2=๒ · 3=๓ · 4=๔ · 5=๕ · 6=๖ · 7=๗ · 8=๘ · 9=๙

3. Interactive Street Food Menu Builder (Build Your Custom Thai Order)

4. 10-Question Travel Thai Mastery Quiz

Essential Thai Script Survival Tips for Travelers

  • Why Thai Numerals Matter: While 95% of Bangkok and Phuket menus use Arabic numerals (0–9), some local temples and provincial food stalls display Thai numerals (๐–๙). Knowing that ๔๐ = 40 and ๒๐๐ = 200 helps you read posted prices effortlessly.
  • Polite Requests with "Kho..." (ขอ...): Starting a request with Kho... ("May I have...") followed by the item and ending with khrap or kha is the most natural way to order anything in Thailand.