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How AskThai.ai works

AskThai.ai combines AI with real language logic — built to explain Thai, not just translate it.

The product is still in early development. Many features already work; more improvements follow step by step. For precise results, use search commands — you can also ask in full sentences.

Ask in full sentences

AskThai.ai detects whether you want a translation, pronunciation help, grammar, transliteration, or meaning.

You can ask naturally, for example:

  • What does กินข้าว mean?
  • How do you pronounce ขอบคุณ?
  • How do you say “I am learning Thai” in Thai?
  • Why does ขาย have a rising tone?

Search commands (recommended)

Type a command prefix, a colon, and your input. This steers the answer type directly.

Format prefix: your input

Nine commands per language — 18 in total across English and German.

  1. Translation

    translate: I want to drink water

    Use
    Prefix plus a word, phrase, or sentence in Thai or your language.
    Result
    Thai translation with pronunciation and learner modules where available.

  2. Transliteration

    translit: ประเทศไทย

    Use
    Prefix plus Thai script or a romanized word.
    Result
    Readable romanization — Silko for German, Paiboon/RTGS for English.

  3. Pronunciation

    pronunciation: ขอบคุณ

    Use
    Prefix plus Thai script or a romanized word.
    Result
    Syllables, tones, audio, and pronunciation guidance.

  4. Spelling

    write: thank you

    Use
    Prefix plus a word or phrase in your language or Thai.
    Result
    The Thai spelling for your input.

  5. Vocabulary

    voca: ขอบคุณ

    Use
    Prefix plus a Thai word or short expression.
    Result
    Meaning, gloss, and vocabulary-focused modules.

  6. Grammar

    grammar: why use ครับ

    Use
    Prefix plus a grammar question or Thai snippet.
    Result
    Grammar explanation with hints and examples where relevant.

  7. Explanation

    explain: ใจดี

    Use
    Prefix plus a Thai word, particle, or short phrase.
    Result
    Meaning, usage, and context for learners.

  8. Syllable breakdown

    break: ประเทศไทย

    Use
    Prefix plus a Thai word or phrase.
    Result
    Syllable-by-syllable split with tones and romanization.

  9. Classifier

    classifier: house

    Use
    Prefix plus a noun in your language.
    Result
    The matching Thai classifier (Mengenbezeichnung) with examples.