Body and healthMedical certificate in Thai
“Medical certificate” in Thai is ใบรับรองแพทย์bai-ráp-rawng-pâet.
medical certificate, doctor's note noun
- bai mid
- ráp high
- rawng mid
- pâet falling
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
How to use it
แพทย์pâet is the formal word for a doctor, the one on documents and signs, where everyday speech says หมอmǎw. A ใบรับรองแพทย์bai-ráp-rawng-pâet is a doctor's note for sick leave, and you'll also need one for a Thai driving licence and for a work permit. Clinics write them for a small fee after a quick check.
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:
- bai rap rong phaet
- bai rub rong pat
- bai rab rong paet
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