Thai Script

Overview

A curvy, flowing script with a high degree of diacritics, Thai is visually unique in Southeast Asia.

Languages Using This Script

Regions & Countries

Visual Characteristics

  • Rounded characters with loops and squiggles
  • No spacing between words
  • Frequent use of tone and vowel markers

Common Mix-ups

Other Things to Know

  • Used almost everywhere in Thailand
  • Often appears alongside English
  • Street signs and government buildings are rich clue sources

Examples

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