Survival Phrases In Thai: 10+ Crucial Examples+Tips

Thailand has become a byword for picturesque beaches and thriving city nightlife; however, if you get into the countryside, it can become a different story. Some parts of Thailand are way off the beaten path, and if you get into difficulties, it would be useful to know these survival phrases in Thai. Of course, the most important is help which in Thai is Ch̀wy ช่วย

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N.B. A common phrase you might hear is survival phrases in Thai, meaning not literal words you use when it’s a matter of life and death, but instead basic phrases that help you out in everyday situations. If that’s the list you’re looking for, i.e., basic Thai phrases, then click here.

Survival Vocabulary Words In Thai

These are the names of survival items that may need to request in an emergency, or ask for at a store if you’re creating a survival kit.

Survival – Essential Phrases In Thai

Here are some questions you can ask locals to help you.

What To Do If You’re Lost In The Jungle In Thailand

1. Your first and most pressing concern is to find fresh water. Some classic signs that you may be near water are seeing more mosquitos or larger animals (don’t worry, nothing in the Thai jungle can really kill you except snakes). The predominance of snakes is, in fact, overestimated, and the old adage is true that they’re more scared of you than you are of them.

If you’re lost in the mountains, water will often be at the foothill of a cliff. The good news is that it rains a lot in the tropics, and although this presents other difficulties, it also means you should never be thirsty.

Another easy way to collect water is by using a bottle or a can you brought. However, don’t let the water sit too long. If you cannot find water, you can alternatively collect the dew that accumulates in the morning. Don’t collect dew from poisonous plants. Even if you find water, you must purify it, which means starting a fire. If you can’t start a fire, leave the water in sunlight for about 6 hours to kill bacteria.

2. Build a shelter. Use the terrain to your advantage. Find two trees about 3 meters apart and lay a support beam between them. Next, pile foliage around the base to create a roof.

3. Find food. The good news is that Thailand is abundant with fruit. Also, although this is a little icky, you can overturn rocks and eat insects which are a valuable source of protein. You can also find many mushrooms but exercise caution if you don’t know which mushrooms are safe.

4. Get rescued. Stay within the zone where you got lost. The chances are that people will come looking for you. The further you wander from this original point, the less chance you have of being in the location that they’re looking. If you managed to light a fire, burn green foilage that gives off a lot of smoke. Also, if you have something reflective like a mirror or piece of foil, use this to attract the attention of planes and helicopters.

Most importantly, stay calm and have faith that help is on the way. 

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