Thai Numbers

Thai numbers are often overlooked when learning to speak, read and write the Thai language. Most people take for granted that Thai numbers are just Arabic numbers. Few people take notice to the Thai numbers and how different Thai numbers are to western numbers. Thai numbers' history and origin are very interesting for anyone interested in learning about the culture of Thailand and Thailand history. Below are Thai numbers with Thai writing, how to pronounce each Thai number and their equivalent Arabic numbers.

How often are Thai numbers used?

Thai numbers are not used as often as Arabic numbers because most Thai people have adapted to the Western styles. You will see Thai numbers written in Thai calendars and at traditional events and festivals as well as at temples. Most education Thai people would write numbers, not in Thai numbers or Thai writing, but in Arabic or even Roman numerals. It is interesting to know Thai numbers and be able to recognize Thai numbers in various places. However, when it comes to transacting business, Thai numbers are very rarely or never used.

What are Thai numbers used for?

Thai numbers are only used when the writer or publisher wants to appear pretty and traditional. In all practical purposes, even in Thai language, Thai people prefer to use Arabic numbers. Besides, Thai people, from a very young age, find Arabic numbers much easier to write than squiggly Thai numbers.

Thai numbers 0 to 5

Thai numbers 6-10