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rót fai

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รถไฟ

#95 most commonnoun↑ high tone

What does รถไฟ mean?

The standard Thai word for train, used for all types of rail transport including local trains, express trains, and the BTS/MRT systems in Bangkok. Thai speakers use this for both passenger and freight trains. When asking for directions or buying tickets, this is the essential word you'll need.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak nâng rót fai

ผมอยากนั่งรถไฟ

I want to take the train.

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Beginner

rót fai maa gìi moong

รถไฟมากี่โมง

What time does the train arrive?

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Beginner

rót fai maa cháa

รถไฟมาช้า

The train is late.

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Beginner

sà-tǎa-nii rót fai yùu nǎi

สถานีรถไฟอยู่ไหน

Where is the train station?

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Beginner

pǒm dtòk rót fai

ผมตกรถไฟ

I missed the train.

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Beginner

rót fai bpai chiiang mài ɔ̀ɔk hòk moong yen

รถไฟไปเชียงใหม่ออกหกโมงเย็น

The train to Chiang Mai departs at 6 PM.

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Intermediate

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sà-tǎa-nii rót fai

สถานีรถไฟ

train station

rót-mee

รถเมล์

bus

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táek-sîi

แท็กซี่

taxi

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mɔɔ-dtəə-sai ráp jâang

มอเตอร์ไซค์รับจ้าง

motorcycle taxi

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