taxexile Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) you do a small favour for a friend , they express thanks to you and imply that they want to give you some monetary reward or gift. you dont expect or want anything in return. how do you express in thai the common english expression "you owe me one". meaning that i dont want anything in return , the favour was freely given , but if you ever get a chance to return a favour , then you can do so. its not meant to be taken seriously , its just a friendly comment , said with a smile. i'm looking for a colloquial expression , not a direct translation. Edited October 20, 2006 by taxexile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 When they say thanks, smile, slowly extend your hand, look the person intently in the eye,, and say: "Haa baat, khrap". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casanundra Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 No that would be saying you owe me five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I've got to agree with meadish. I've seen the Haa Baht expression with big smile used plenty of times and it's always returned with a welcoming smile from the recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I've got to agree with meadish. I've seen the Haa Baht expression with big smile used plenty of times and it's always returned with a welcoming smile from the recipient. The same here and always a big smile in return. Say it to the wife often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayo Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 good point actually. I used to take it seriously and pay five baht. But that was just offensive. I think the meaning behind it is what you may be looking for Tax. They say it in a manner that suggests, "well, pay me five baht" which of course is F-All. Therefore implying they are aware of what is now unspoken. Which is That which you seek, in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I've got to agree with meadish. I've seen the Haa Baht expression with big smile used plenty of times and it's always returned with a welcoming smile from the recipient. Sort of like the old expression (inflation has caused its usage to cease) haa roi baat being accepted as the translation of "I love you" in Thai. Just a joke folks, just a joke, but a joke that once played a part in an Internert libel case in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLah Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Haa sip Bath works OK in my office. People always laughing and understand I not need anything in return. But say it directly after they thank you. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikker Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I've also heard this used (either as ห้าบาท or สิบบาท) alot by a complimenter after they are thanked for the compliment by their friend, to amusing effect. Sorta like: A:You look nice today. B:Why thank you! A:(Hand extended) Ten baht, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S a b a i Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 ไม่เป็นไร ติดไว้ก่อนก็แล้วกัน is the expression that I would say in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 ไม่เป็นไร ติดไว้ก่อนก็แล้วกัน thats the one i'd heard before and was trying to recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikker Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Ah yes, very good suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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