Top 7 Thai Phrases for Shopping

Handy Thai phrases for shopping

Markets and shops are where a few Thai phrases pay off fastest. The two you will reach for most are thao rai (เท่าไหร่), how much is it, and ao an nii (เอาอันนี้), I will take this one. Between them you can price something and buy it.

The rest round out a whole shopping trip: asking to take a look, whether you can pay by card or cash, if a group can pay separately and whether you can take food away. Simple, polite and exactly what a Phuket market visit calls for.

Using even a couple of these often earns a friendlier price and a bigger smile. This short Thai reel runs through all seven so you can practise before your next trip to the market or mall.