Thai · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Time Expressions in Thai: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Thai words for time expressions are ตอนเช้า (In the morning), ตอนบ่าย (In the afternoon) and ตอนเย็น (In the evening). The full Thai time expressions phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Thai vocabulary for time expressions, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Thai to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key time expressions vocabulary
| Thai | English |
|---|---|
| ตอนเช้า | In the morning |
| ตอนบ่าย | In the afternoon |
| ตอนเย็น | In the evening |
| ตอนกลางคืน | At night |
| สัปดาห์หน้า | Next week |
| เดือนที่แล้ว | Last month |
| ปีหน้า | Next year |
| บ่อยๆ | Often / Frequently |
| นานๆ ครั้ง | Rarely / Once in a while |
| ทันที | Immediately / Right away |
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