Note :
English spelling given here tries to approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted
signs may be spelled differently. When seeking help from a Thai
for directions, point to the Thai spellings given after each place
name.
Amphoe
District
Ao
Bay
Baan
Village
or house
Chao Le
the
sea gypsies
Hat
Beach
Muang
Town
or city
Nai
Inner
Namtok
Waterfall
Tham
Cave
Wat
Thai
temple
Khao
Mountain
or rocky island
Khlong
Stream
or canal
Koh
Island
Laem
Cape,
point or headland
Nok
Outer
Noi
Small
Yai
Big
Rai
1600
square meters (Flat Measure)
Tambon
Sub-Prefecture
Pak
Mouth
(of a river, etc. The p in pak is pronounced much like b)
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