Signification
Asking for the price of an item.
Contexte culturel
Bargaining is expected in markets but forbidden in malls. If you see a barcode, don't bargain. Always smile when asking 'An ni thao rai'. A 'Land of Smiles' approach often gets you a 'friend price'. Many street vendors now use QR codes. After asking the price, you can ask 'Scan dai mai?' (Can I scan?). In Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai), you might hear 'Tao dai' instead of 'Thao rai'.
The Power of 'Kha/Khrap'
Adding the polite particle can literally save you money. Sellers are more likely to give discounts to polite customers.
Fixed Prices
Don't try to bargain in 7-Eleven or department stores. It's awkward and won't work.
Signification
Asking for the price of an item.
The Power of 'Kha/Khrap'
Adding the polite particle can literally save you money. Sellers are more likely to give discounts to polite customers.
Fixed Prices
Don't try to bargain in 7-Eleven or department stores. It's awkward and won't work.
Use Specific Classifiers
Instead of 'An ni', use 'Tua ni' for shirts. It makes you sound like you've lived in Thailand for years!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to ask for the price politely (as a male).
อันนี้_______ครับ
'Thao rai' is the word for 'how much'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a night market?
You want to buy a t-shirt.
The first option asks for the price, which is what you do at a market.
Fill in the learner's part.
Vendor: ส้มกิโลละ 50 บาทครับ Learner: ________ (I'll take two kilos)
After hearing the price, you decide how much to buy.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Asking for a discount after hearing the price.
'Lot dai mai' is the standard way to ask for a discount.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesอันนี้_______ครับ
'Thao rai' is the word for 'how much'.
You want to buy a t-shirt.
The first option asks for the price, which is what you do at a market.
Vendor: ส้มกิโลละ 50 บาทครับ Learner: ________ (I'll take two kilos)
After hearing the price, you decide how much to buy.
Asking for a discount after hearing the price.
'Lot dai mai' is the standard way to ask for a discount.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot at all, as long as you add 'khrap' or 'kha' at the end. It's the standard way to shop.
Yes! You can point to a sign or a specific service on a menu and say 'An ni thao rai'.
'Thao rai' is 'How much', while 'Ki bat' is 'How many Baht'. They are interchangeable in most shopping contexts.
You can say 'Ao khrap/kha' (I'll take it) or 'Phaeng pai noi' (A bit too expensive).
Expressions liées
ลดได้ไหม
builds onCan you discount?
แพงไป
contrastToo expensive
เอาอันนี้
builds onI'll take this one
ราคาเท่าไหร่
synonymWhat is the price?
