Signification
Used to ask for the bill in a restaurant.
Contexte culturel
Tipping is not traditional but becoming common in cities. Leaving 20-40 baht is a nice gesture in mid-range places. The 'Big Boss' or the eldest person usually pays. If you are the host, don't expect people to offer to split. Waiters will not bring the bill until you ask. They don't want to 'kick you out' of the table. QR code payment (PromptPay) is now everywhere. You can ask 'Skaen dai mai?' (Can I scan?) when the bill arrives.
The Air Sign
If the restaurant is loud, make a 'writing in the air' motion. Every Thai waiter knows this means 'Check Bin'.
Don't wait!
Thai waiters are polite and won't bring the bill until you ask. If you wait for them, you might be there all night.
Signification
Used to ask for the bill in a restaurant.
The Air Sign
If the restaurant is loud, make a 'writing in the air' motion. Every Thai waiter knows this means 'Check Bin'.
Don't wait!
Thai waiters are polite and won't bring the bill until you ask. If you wait for them, you might be there all night.
QR is King
Most places now use PromptPay. Just show your banking app and say 'Skaen dai mai?' (Can I scan?).
Addressing Staff
Call the waiter 'Nong' (younger) or 'Pee' (older) to sound more like a local.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask for the bill politely.
ขอ____บิลด้วยครับ
The phrase is 'ขอเช็คบิล' (Kho chek bin).
Which phrase is most appropriate for a street food stall?
You are eating noodles at a plastic table on the sidewalk. How do you ask to pay?
'Kep tang' is the natural, informal choice for street food.
Complete the dialogue.
Learner: ขอเช็คบิลด้วยค่ะ Waiter: ได้ครับ ____ บาทครับ
The waiter would respond with the price (e.g., 'Ha-sip' - fifty).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'แยกกันจ่าย' (Yaek kan jai) to its meaning.
'Yaek' means separate, 'kan' means together, 'jai' means pay.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesขอ____บิลด้วยครับ
The phrase is 'ขอเช็คบิล' (Kho chek bin).
You are eating noodles at a plastic table on the sidewalk. How do you ask to pay?
'Kep tang' is the natural, informal choice for street food.
Learner: ขอเช็คบิลด้วยค่ะ Waiter: ได้ครับ ____ บาทครับ
The waiter would respond with the price (e.g., 'Ha-sip' - fifty).
Match 'แยกกันจ่าย' (Yaek kan jai) to its meaning.
'Yaek' means separate, 'kan' means together, 'jai' means pay.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn Thai, it is always 'Check Bill'. Saying 'Bill Check' will sound very confusing to locals.
It's not required. In fancy places, a service charge is included. In small places, leaving 20 baht is plenty.
It's better to say 'Check Bin'. 'Check' alone is a bit too short and might be misunderstood.
After saying 'Check Bin', you can ask 'Rap bat mai?' (Do you take cards?).
Thai language doesn't have a final 'L' sound, so it naturally converts to an 'N' sound.
Not at all! It's just very casual. Use it at markets and street stalls.
Say 'Mai tong thon khrap/ka' after you give them the money.
Yes, for the restaurant or bar. For the room, say 'Check out'.
Add 'Rop-kuan' at the beginning: 'Rop-kuan kho chek bin duai khrap'.
In most Thai restaurants, you say it to the waiter at your table. In cafes, you usually go to the counter.
Expressions liées
เก็บตังค์ด้วย
similarCollect the money, please
คิดเงินด้วย
synonymCalculate the money, please
ไม่ต้องทอน
builds onNo need for change
แยกกันจ่าย
specialized formPay separately
รูดบัตร
builds onSwipe the card
