Common Thai-English mistakes you’ve probably heard but it's all so fun for the Thais


In Thailand, mixing Thai and English or “Tinglish” has become a common part of daily conversations. While it’s great to see how the two languages blend together, sometimes, the result doesn’t always match what native English speakers would say.

If you've spent any time in Thailand, you've likely heard some fun (and sometimes confusing) phrases that may not be what you'd expect.

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