AB Level 1.6: Start and End Times in Thai

Starting and Ending Times

• In Thai, the starting and ending times for an event, such as a breakfast buffet, can be stated with the formula:

  • ตั้งแต่ (dtâng-dtàae) + [start time] + ถึง (thǔeng) + [end time].

• We can say the hours in the morning between six o'clock and eleven o'clock a.m. as [number] + โมงเช้า (moong-cháao), which means "o'clock in the morning."

  • ตั้งแต่เจ็ดโมงเช้าถึงสิบโมงเช้า

  • (dtâng-dtàae jèt moong-cháao thǔeng sìp moong-cháao)

    ➤ “From seven to ten in the morning."

  • ตั้งแต่กี่โมงถึงกี่โมง

  • (dtâng-dtàae gìi moong thǔeng gìi moong)

    ➤ "From what time to what time?"

Thai Time

• The native Thai system of telling time uses different words for the hours at different times of the day.
• Also, some of the words for the hours come before the number and some come after.
• Some hours also have multiple ways of being said depending on the speaker's preference.
• Here are all twenty-four hours starting with one o'clock a.m.:

• In casual speech, we often drop the last syllable of the hours that have three syllables.
  • We can shorten บ่ายสามโมง (bàai-sǎam-moong), which is "three in the afternoon," to บ่ายสาม (bàai-sǎam).
• The one you have to be careful with is หกโมง (hòk moong), which could be an abbreviation for either six o'clock a.m. or six o'clock p.m.

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Thai Lodging Options That Will Fit Any Budget

• Thailand has accommodations in a wide range of prices that cater to different types of travelers.
• Five-star hotels and luxury resorts can be found in cities like Bangkok and Chiangmai, and at popular beach destinations such as Phuket.
• Mid-range and budget hotels are available in nearly every city and large town, while guesthouses are popular with young backpackers.
• Guesthouses provide many services for their guests, such as booking tickets, Internet access, meals and drinks, and information about local sights.
• Small bungalows can be rented on beaches and islands in Southern Thailand.
• Homestays are another option for people looking for a unique experience to stay with a Thai family and experience local culture firsthand.

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