Shopping Thai · Quick lesson
How to Say “Too Expensive” in Thai
Learn how to say too expensive in Thai, pronounce แพงไป, and bargain or decline politely at an appropriate Thai market.
แพงไป
phɛɛng pai · too expensive
Say the complete phrase
แพงไปหน่อยครับ / ค่ะ ลดได้ไหมphɛɛng pai nòi khráp / khâ, lót dâai mái?It is a little expensive. Can you reduce the price?
หน่อย softens the statement. Bargaining can fit some open markets, but not malls, convenience stores, or clearly fixed-price shops.
Use it naturally
Pronunciation and context
Avoid repeating แพงไป aggressively. Ask once, smile, and accept the answer. A polite ไม่เอาครับ / ค่ะ ขอบคุณ means “No thank you.”
Practice a real exchange
| Thai | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A: อันนี้เท่าไหร่ครับ | A: How much is this? |
| B: ห้าร้อยบาทค่ะ | B: Five hundred baht. |
| A: แพงไปหน่อยครับ ลดได้ไหม | A: It is a little expensive. Can you reduce it? |
Common questions
Is bargaining expected everywhere in Thailand?
No. Use it selectively at markets where negotiation is normal, and respect a seller who says the price is fixed.
What is a gentler alternative?
Say แพงไปหน่อย, adding หน่อย to soften “too expensive.”
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