🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ
"Forgive me" in Thai · say it like kor-toht krap/ka

The most natural way to say "Forgive 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, often used among friends
ขอโทษจริงๆ
emphasizes sincerity, used in more serious situations

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or an inconvenience. It is polite to use 'ครับ' if you are male and 'ค่ะ' if you are female. This phrase can be used in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
ขอโทษครับที่ทำให้คุณรอนานI'm sorry for making you wait a long time.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct ending particle (ครับ/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 'ขอโทษ' instead of 'ขอโทษนะ'?

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

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