🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ
"Excuse me" in Thai · say it like kaw-toht krap/kah

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Thai is ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ. 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

ขอโทษนะ
more casual, used among friends
ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ
formal version, use with strangers or in formal situations

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need to get someone's attention or when you want to apologize. It is polite and appropriate in most situations. You can use it when bumping into someone or interrupting a conversation.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
ขอโทษครับ ผมไม่ตั้งใจExcuse me, I didn't mean to.
ขอโทษนะ ที่มาช้าSorry for being late.
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the polite ending 'ครับ' or 'ค่ะ' based on their gender.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ, 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

When should I use 'ขอโทษครับ' vs 'ขอโทษนะ'?

'ขอโทษครับ' is more formal, while 'ขอโทษนะ' is casual and friendly.

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