Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Thai characters?
Click on the Thai letters on the virtual keyboard. Thai script has 44 consonants, 15 vowel symbols, and 4 tone marks that combine to form syllables.
What is the Thai keyboard layout?
Thai keyboards use the Kedmanee layout (most common) or Pattachote layout. Characters are arranged to optimize Thai typing with consonants, vowels, and tone marks.
How do I type Thai vowels?
Thai vowels can appear before, after, above, or below consonants. Type them in the order they're pronounced, and they'll display in the correct position around the consonant.
How do I type Thai tone marks?
Thai has 4 tone marks (่ ้ ๊ ๋) that appear above consonants. Type the consonant first, then the tone mark. Tones are essential for correct meaning in Thai.
What are the Thai numerals?
Thai has its own numerals (๐ ๑ ๒ ๓ ๔ ๕ ๖ ๗ ๘ ๙) corresponding to 0-9. Modern Thai also uses Arabic numerals (0-9). Both are available on the keyboard.
How do I type the Thai currency symbol ฿?
The baht symbol ฿ is available on Thai keyboards, typically via Shift on one of the number keys.
Why doesn't Thai use spaces between words?
Thai traditionally doesn't use spaces between words, only between sentences or clauses. Word boundaries are determined by context and grammar knowledge.
How do I type Thai punctuation?
Thai uses both Thai punctuation (ฯ for abbreviation, ๆ for repetition) and Western punctuation (.,!?). The keyboard provides both types.
What's the difference between ก and ค?
Both represent 'k' sounds but are different letters: ก is unaspirated 'k', ค is aspirated 'k'. Thai distinguishes many consonant sounds that sound similar to non-native speakers.
Can I type in Lao with this keyboard?
Thai and Lao scripts are related but different. While some characters are similar, you need a Lao keyboard for proper Lao typing. Thai keyboard won't have all Lao letters.