Everyday expressionsMake yourself at home in Thai
“Make yourself at home” in Thai is ตามสบายdtaam sà-baai.
make yourself at home, take your time, as you please phrase
- dtaam mid
- sà low
- baai mid
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
How to use it
ตามสบายdtaam sà-baai, "as is comfortable", is the host's "make yourself at home", the shop assistant's "take your time" and a friend's "whatever suits you, no pressure". It tells a guest there's no need to feel เกรงใจgreeng-jai, shy about imposing. Our pages on kreng jai and sanuk, sabai and mai pen rai explain the attitude behind it.
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:
- tam sabai
- taam sabai
- tamsabai
Read more
Culture Kreng Jai (Greng Jai): The Thai Art of Not Imposing Kreng jai is the Thai reluctance to bother or burden others. What it means, where you'll meet it every day, and how to handle it with Thai friends. 
Culture Sanuk, Sabai, Mai Pen Rai: Thai Values in 3 Phrases Fun, comfort and 'never mind': three phrases that explain the Thai approach to life, what mai pen rai really means, and when it isn't okay.
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