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Thai · 13 September 2026 · Social Small Talk and Introductions

สวัสดีครับ

Hello (male speaker)

phrase

The standard formal greeting used by male speakers in Thailand, used at any time of day. It is the most common and respectful way to greet others, combining the particle 'ครับ' to show politeness.

In a sentence

สวัสดีครับ คุณเป็นคนที่มารับผมใช่ไหม

Sà-wàt-dii kráp, khun bpen khon thîi maa ráp phǒm châi mǎi

Hello, are you the one who came to pick me up?