Thai Vocabulary for Sickness and Symptoms

Describing how you feel in Thai

When you are unwell, these words help you explain the problem at a Phuket pharmacy or clinic. This short teaches bpuuat huua (ปวดหัว) headache, bpen kai (เป็นไข้) to have a fever, bpuuat tong (ปวดท้อง) stomach ache, ai (ไอ) cough, tong siia (ท้องเสีย) diarrhea and jep kor (เจ็บคอ) sore throat, among others.

Notice the useful building blocks: bpuuat (ปวด) for an ache and jep (เจ็บ) for a sharp pain, which combine with body parts.

Being able to name a symptom gets you the right help far faster. This short Thai reel covers the sickness words so you can describe how you feel and get sorted quickly.