Quick Answer
Type Thai online at KeyLingo with the free Kedmanee virtual keyboard or Romanized compose (sawasdee → สวัสดี). Browse consonant classes, vowels, tone marks, and Thai numerals — copy Unicode text to any app without installing a Thai keyboard.
How to Type Thai Online
KeyLingo opens in Romanized Thai mode — type phonetic English (sawasdee, khob khun) and press space after each word to convert to Thai script. Switch to Kedmanee Virtual Keyboard to click standard layout keys or map your QWERTY keyboard. Use Unicode Editor to paste existing Thai text.
Kedmanee Keyboard Layout
Kedmanee (เกษมณี) is the standard Thai computer keyboard since the 1920s. Use the virtual Kedmanee keyboard in this workspace to explore QWERTY key positions.
Romanized Thai Typing
Romanized mode helps learners and travelers type Thai on a QWERTY keyboard without memorizing Kedmanee positions. Type sawasdee and press space — the dictionary converts to สวัสดี. This is phonetic input assistance, not Google Translate.
Thai Tones
Thai is a tonal language with five tones: mid, low, falling, high, and rising. Tone marks (่ ้ ๊ ๋) combine with consonant class rules. Browse tone mark examples in the Character Explorer.
Thai Numerals
Thai uses its own digit symbols ๐ ๑ ๒ ๓ ๔ ๕ ๖ ๗ ๘ ๙ alongside Arabic numerals. Use the Thai Numerals panel for one-click insertion on forms and formal documents.
Typing Thai on Mobile
KeyLingo defaults to Romanized compose on phones — no Thai keyboard install needed. Use phrase copy buttons for quick messages. Switch to Kedmanee mode with the keyboard sheet for individual characters.
Privacy-Local Typing
All typing and conversion run locally in your browser. KeyLingo never uploads your text. Drafts save in localStorage on this device only.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I type Thai online without installing a keyboard?
- Use KeyLingo Romanized mode — type sawasdee, khob khun, sabai dee and press space after each word. Or click keys on the Kedmanee virtual keyboard.
- What is the Kedmanee keyboard layout?
- Kedmanee is the standard Thai keyboard layout used in Thailand on Windows and macOS. KeyLingo maps QWERTY keys to Kedmanee positions.
- How do I convert sawasdee to Thai?
- Type sawasdee in Romanized mode and press space — it becomes สวัสดี. You can also copy the phrase from the phrase library.
- Does Romanized mode translate English to Thai?
- No. It converts phonetic Romanized spelling to Thai script using a dictionary. It does not translate meaning — type Thai sounds, not English sentences.
- What are Thai tone marks?
- Thai has four tone mark symbols (่ ้ ๊ ๋) plus mid tone (often unmarked). The same syllable with different tones has different meanings.
- Can I use this on my phone?
- Yes. KeyLingo works in mobile browsers with compose-first layout and sticky copy toolbar.
- Is my typing sent to a server?
- No. All conversion happens locally in your browser.