🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
สบายดีไหม
"What's up?" in Thai · say it like sah-bai-dee-mai

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Thai is สบายดีไหม. 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

เป็นไงบ้าง
more casual and friendly
มีอะไรหรือเปล่า
used when checking in on someone

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone how they are doing. It is a friendly and common greeting among friends and acquaintances. You can use it in both casual and slightly formal settings.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
สบายดีไหมวันนี้How are you today?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear สบายดีไหม, 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 this phrase with strangers?

Yes, it is polite enough to use with strangers in casual situations.

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