Basic Medical Terms

Doctor in Thai is “หมอ” (maw). If you need to see a doctor, you might say:

Hospital is translated as “โรงพยาบาล” (roong pha-ya-baan). In case of an emergency, you might need to say:

Pharmacy or “ร้านขายยา” (ráan kăai yaa) is where you get your prescriptions filled. To ask where the pharmacy is, you could ask:

Medicine is generally referred to as “ยา” (yaa) in Thai. If you need medicine, you might say:

Describing Symptoms

Being able to describe your symptoms accurately is crucial. For fever, the Thai word is “ไข้” (kâi). You might need to say:

For pain, the word is “ปวด” (bpùat). If you’re experiencing a headache, you would say:

If you have a stomachache, you could express this by saying:

Cough in Thai is “ไอ” (ai) and to say you have a cough, you would say:

Asking for Help or Advice

Knowing how to ask for help or advice in a pharmacy or hospital is equally important. To ask for something that helps with pain, you might say:

If you need something for a cold, you could ask:

In case you need to explain that you’re allergic to something, it’s crucial to know the word for allergic, which is “แพ้” (páe). You could say:

Visiting a Hospital or Clinic

When visiting a hospital, you might need to fill out forms or describe your health history. Knowing terms for health insurance, “ประกันสุขภาพ” (bprà-gan sùk-kà-pâap), can be helpful. You might need to explain:

If you’re referred to a specialist, the term in Thai is “แพทย์เฉพาะทาง” (páet chà-pâw taang). You might hear:

Emergency Situations

In an emergency, knowing some key phrases can make a big difference. For instance, to call for an ambulance, you would say:

To tell someone you need help immediately, you could express:

Understanding and being able to use these basic Thai medical and health vocabulary can significantly ease your communication in a medical setting, ensuring that you receive the appropriate care and assistance. Whether it’s a minor ailment or a more serious condition, being prepared with the right words can make your healthcare experience in Thailand much smoother.