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Learn how to say sorry in Thai, and discover why ขอโทษ and เสียใจ are not the same! This lesson walks through everyday situations: getting past someone, asking where the toilet is, bumping into someone, arriving late, or forgetting a friend’s birthday. It also shows how people respond with ไม่เป็นไร. You’ll learn how to apologise to a customer, ask for forgiveness, and offer condolences. You’ll also see how ด้วย is used to say “too” or “with you”. Every phrase is given in both male and female polite forms.

Thai Vocabulary:
ขอโทษ (kǒr-tôht) – Sorry / Excuse me
เสียใจ (sǐa-jai) – To feel sad / sorry
ไม่เป็นไร (mâi bpen rai) – It’s OK / Never mind
ให้อภัย (hâi à-pai) – To forgive
เสียใจด้วย (sǐa-jai dûay) – I’m sorry for your loss

Knowing when to use each phrase will help you sound polite and natural in Thai. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey with every lesson!

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