🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "No" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ไม่
"No" in Thai · say it like mai

The most natural way to say "No" in Thai is ไม่. 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

ไม่เอา
used when refusing something offered
ไม่ใช่
used to indicate something is not correct or not the case

When to use it

Use 'ไม่' when you want to say no to a question or offer. It is a straightforward way to express disagreement or refusal. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
ไม่ไปNo, I am not going.
ไม่ชอบNo, I don't like it.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ไม่' with 'ไม่มี', which means 'not have'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ไม่, 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

Can I use 'ไม่' in formal situations?

'ไม่' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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