Tao Rai?
Reviewed by the Samui Local Hub team ·
Pronunciation
tow-rye
Thai script
เท่าไหร่
Meaning
How much? (How much does it cost?) Add krap/ka: 'Tao rai krap/ka?'
When to use it
Markets, street food, songthaew fares - the essential buying phrase. Let the seller answer first.
Summary
Tao rai is 'how much' - the key phrase for prices and polite bargaining on Samui.
Details
Tao rai is 'how much' - the key phrase for prices and polite bargaining on Samui.
Local tips
- The essential price question; listen for Thai-number answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask the price in Thai?
Say 'Tao rai krap/ka?' (เท่าไหร่) - 'how much?'. Vendors may reply in Thai numbers, so learn 1-10.
Sources
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