🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to say “Sorry” in Thai

ขอโทษ

kho thot

Literally: Ask for punishment / forgivenessneutral

Used for apologies and for 'excuse me'. Add ครับ/ค่ะ to be polite. A common reply is ไม่เป็นไร (mai pen rai, 'never mind').

Other ways to say it

ThaiPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
ขอโทษนะkho thot naSorry, OK?Softer, casual
เสียใจด้วยsia chai duaiI'm sorry (sympathy)Condolences or sympathy, not apology

In a sentence

ขอโทษครับ ผมมาสาย

kho thot khrap, phom ma sai

Sorry, I'm late (male speaker).

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