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?