🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม
"Do you speak English?" in Thai · say it like khun pood pah-sah ang-grit dai mai

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Thai is คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษหรือเปล่า
A more casual way to ask.
คุณสามารถพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม
A slightly more formal version.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is polite and appropriate in most situations. You can use it when meeting new people or when you are unsure of their language skills.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
สวัสดีครับ คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหมHello, do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'คุณ' (you) at the beginning, making it sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Thai with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

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