Travel and transport ทางเข้า taang-kâo
entrance, way in noun
- taang mid
- kâo falling
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Parts: ทางtaang way เข้าkâo to enter
How to use it
ทางเข้าtaang-kâo, "the way to go in", is written over doors, car parks and temple gates, next to ทางออกtaang-àwk, the exit. At temples and in many homes, the entrance is also where you take off your shoes.
Other spellings you'll see
There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- thang khao
- tang kao
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