Guest Posted July 15, 2001 Report Share Posted July 15, 2001 Is Khun proper for addressing a Thai of relatively higher rank such as president of an organization? Or is there better title to show respect? Also, should such a person be addressed with first name or last name? It will be my first meeting with him in Thailand, although I've met him a number of times elsewhere. He speaks good English and I speak no Thai so I'm sure I can get away with "Mr. " but I'd like to show proper respect at least in addressing him in his office and speaking to the secretary about him. Ciao! micsnee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyfarang Posted July 15, 2001 Report Share Posted July 15, 2001 Although I have little experience dealing with upper class Thais, this is my take on it: KHUN + first name is entirely respectful and can be used to address almost any Thai, as well as with his secretary when referring to him. KHUN + nickname could be used in non business situations. KHUN + first and last name might be used in more formal business situations, or when introducing him to someone. There is a more formal, ultra polite term THAAN(f) + first and last name which means the same, but would only be used on formal occasions to address elder monks, senior politicians, and hoity toity hi-so's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2001 Report Share Posted July 15, 2001 Hi luckyfarang Thanks very much for your reply. I'll try addressing this person Khun + first name, as he was often referred to as Mr. first name among the western circles. Ciao! micsnee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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