المعنى
Negotiating for a lower price
خلفية ثقافية
Bargaining is a social lubricant. If you don't bargain at a market, the seller might actually feel the transaction was a bit boring. It's a chance to chat. Being the first customer of the day gives you huge bargaining power. Vendors want that first sale for good luck. Never make the seller feel 'cheap' or 'greedy.' If they say no, accept it with a smile. Don't get angry. Tourists are often quoted higher prices. Bargaining is the way to reach the 'Local' price, but don't expect to get it exactly the same as a local.
The 'Walk Away' Technique
If the seller won't budge, politely say thank you and start walking away. Often, they will call you back with a better price. This is the ultimate 'ต่อราคา' move.
Use 'Khrap' and 'Ka'
Always end your bargaining sentences with 'khrap' (male) or 'ka' (female). Politeness is your strongest currency in a Thai market.
المعنى
Negotiating for a lower price
The 'Walk Away' Technique
If the seller won't budge, politely say thank you and start walking away. Often, they will call you back with a better price. This is the ultimate 'ต่อราคา' move.
Use 'Khrap' and 'Ka'
Always end your bargaining sentences with 'khrap' (male) or 'ka' (female). Politeness is your strongest currency in a Thai market.
Don't be the 'First' if you aren't buying
If you are the first customer of the day and you bargain a lot but then don't buy, it's considered very bad luck for the vendor. Only bargain if you intend to purchase.
Learn Thai Numbers
Bargaining in Thai numbers (nüng, sŏng, săam...) instead of English immediately signals that you aren't a 'fresh' tourist, usually resulting in better prices.
اختبر نفسك
Match the location to the correct action regarding 'ต่อราคา'.
1. 7-Eleven, 2. Chatuchak Market, 3. Central World Mall, 4. Tuk-tuk
Fixed-price stores (7-11, Malls) don't allow bargaining, while markets and tuk-tuks do.
Fill in the blank to make a polite request.
เสื้อตัวนี้สวยมาก ขอ____หน่อยได้ไหมคะ?
'ขอต่อราคา' is the standard way to ask for a discount.
Complete the dialogue between a buyer and a seller.
Seller: 500 Baht. Buyer: Oh, that's expensive! ________ 400 Baht?
While 'ต่อราคา' is the act, 'ลดได้ไหม' (Can you reduce?) is the actual question used during the act.
Which sentence describes someone who is good at negotiating?
Select the correct sentence:
'เก่ง' (keng) is used to describe skill or proficiency.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where to ต่อราคา
Yes (ต่อได้)
- • Night Markets
- • Tuk-tuks
- • Flea Markets
- • Beach Vendors
No (ต่อไม่ได้)
- • 7-Eleven
- • Shopping Malls
- • Restaurants
- • Pharmacies
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين1. 7-Eleven, 2. Chatuchak Market, 3. Central World Mall, 4. Tuk-tuk
Fixed-price stores (7-11, Malls) don't allow bargaining, while markets and tuk-tuks do.
เสื้อตัวนี้สวยมาก ขอ____หน่อยได้ไหมคะ?
'ขอต่อราคา' is the standard way to ask for a discount.
Seller: 500 Baht. Buyer: Oh, that's expensive! ________ 400 Baht?
While 'ต่อราคา' is the act, 'ลดได้ไหม' (Can you reduce?) is the actual question used during the act.
Select the correct sentence:
'เก่ง' (keng) is used to describe skill or proficiency.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot at all in markets! It's expected. However, it is rude in malls, pharmacies, and restaurants.
Start by asking for 20-30% off, and aim to settle at 10-15%. Asking for 50% off is usually seen as unrealistic and rude.
Generally, no. Food prices are fixed and very low. The only exception is if you are buying a huge amount of fruit (e.g., 5kg of durian).
In a market, a price tag is often just a 'suggested' starting price. You can still try to 'ต่อราคา'. In a mall, a price tag is final.
It helps immensely! Even just saying 'Lot dai mai?' (Can you reduce?) with a smile goes a long way.
Yes, but 'ต่อราคา' is specifically for price. 'ต่อรอง' is the broader term for any negotiation.
It's an old linguistic metaphor for extending the conversation and reaching a middle ground between two people.
No. Grab has a fixed app price, and Taxis must use the meter by law. Only bargain with Tuk-tuks or private vans.
In Thai, it's 'ราคากันเอง' (Raa-kaa kan eng). It's the price you get when you've successfully bargained and built rapport.
Yes, especially in tourist areas and traditional markets like Khlong Toei or Chatuchak.
عبارات ذات صلة
ลดราคา
similarTo reduce the price (usually by the seller).
ต่อรอง
specialized formTo negotiate.
ราคาพิเศษ
builds onSpecial price.
ราคาส่ง
similarWholesale price.
ราคาถูก
similarCheap price.
