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Thai Text Abbreviations

Common shortcuts and abbreviations used in Thai texting

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  • 555 ha-ha-ha — LOL (laughing out loud)
  • เค kay — Okay / Alright
  • อืม uem — Yes / Okay (casual)
  • อ่อ aw — Oh, I see
  • ไร rai — What?
  • คับ / ค้ะ khap / kha — Short for 'ครับ' (khrap - male particle) / 'ค่ะ' (kha - female particle)
Social Media & Texting Basics: Essential Abbreviations · Thai Internet Culture · Social Media Slang