Recently, Teacher Ton overheard a young Thai female influencer say on a show, “Today is yom.”
At that very moment, I must admit. I was totally confused. What on earth does yom mean? And how is it used? Out of curiosity, I wrote the word down and decided to dig deeper.
Eventually, I discovered the real meaning: yom actually comes from yom (ยอม), a Northern Thai dialect word meaning “tired,” “exhausted,” or “to give up.”
This discovery made me realize how rapidly Thai “slang words” or “คำคะนอง” (kam-kha-nong) have been evolving and spreading, especially among Thai youth on social media.
So, I decided to research more of these trendy words and turn them into fun, practical lessons complete with easy example sentences. My goal is to help my students learn, read, and remember them, so they can confidently use these expressions when chatting with Thai people whether online or offline.
I guarantee that when your Thai friends hear you use these words, they’ll be amazed wondering how you even know them! And you’ll feel proud that you can speak like a real Thai local.
Alright then, let’s dive into the coolest Thai teen slang words of 2026!
No.
Thai word
Pronunciation
English word
1
ยม
yom
feeling drained
2
ตัวตึง
dtua-tueng
strongest one
3
แบบตะโกน
bàep-ta-gohn
“loudly obvious”
4
ดือ
deu
so good; excellent
5
ฟาด
fâat
to slay
6
ป้ายยา
pâai-yaa
to recommend
7
โดนป้ายยา
doon pâai-yaa
got influenced to buy
8
ขิง
khǐng
to flex
9
บ้ง
bông
flop/cringe
10
ตำ (ของ)
tam
to try (a product/food)
11
ตะมุตะมิ
tà-mú-tà-mí
cutesy
12
เอดูเขต
e-du-kèt
to “educate” others online
13
อ่อม
àwm
underwhelming
14
ติดแกลม
tìt-glam
glam
15
ล่าแบ้
lâa-bâe
fishing for likes
16
ฮ๊อป/
hóp
uppressing shyness
17
ใจฟู
jai-fuu
feel-good
18
คุณน้า
khun-nâa
stylish queen
19
จะเครซี่
jà-crazy
“I’m going insane” (exasperated)
20
นอยด์
noyd
feeling low
21
ติดแกรม
tìt-gram
into IG
22
ทำถึง
tam-thǔeng
commit fully
23
ตัวแม่
dtua-mâe
queenpin
24
ตัวพ่อ
dtua-pôr
big boss
25
กร้าวใจ
grâao-jai
heart-throb
26
แซ่บ
sâep
fierce/spicy/sexy
27
มู (เตลู)
muu (te-luu)
astrology rituals for luck
28
กรุบกริบ
grùp-grìp
a little bit (cute/minor but nice)
29
วนไป
won-pai
on repeat/keep doing
30
งงเด้
ngong-dé
I’m confused (playful)
31
ละมุน
là-mun
soft/soothing/gentle
32
ด้อม
dôm
fandom; stan community
33
ขายขำ
khăai-khăm
just for laughs/kidding
34
ปัง
pang
awesome/slaying
35
งานดี
ngaan-dee
looks great/high quality (often about looks)
36
สุดปัง
sùt-pang
absolutely amazing
37
เฟียส
fiâs (fierce)
fierce/confident diva energy
38
ปล่อยจอย
plòi-joy
chill out/let it go
39
เหน่ยยย (ลากเสียง)
néy (drawn-out)
exhausted/“so tired” (playful drawl)
40
ขายฝัน
khăai-făn
overpromise; dream-selling (not realistic)
Example
I’ve collected real-life example sentences using each trendy Thai slang word for you to read. You can use or adapt them however you like. Let’s start with the first word and go through them one by one!
1.ยม (yom)
Sentence
วันนี้อากาศร้อนมาก ยมสุด ๆ เลยอะ
Pronunciation
Wan-níi aa-gàat rɔ̂ɔn mâak, yom sùt sùt loei à.
Translation
It’s so hot today, I feel totally drained.
2.ตัวตึง (Dtua-tueng)
Sentence
เธอเป็นตัวตึงวงการแฟชั่นเลยนะ
Pronunciation
Thoe bpen dtua-tueng wong-gaan fae-chân loei ná.
Translation
You’re the fashion queen here!
3.แบบตะโกน (Bàep-ta-gohn)
sentence
ชุดนี้น่ารักแบบตะโกน!
Pronunciation
Chút níi nâa-rák bàep-ta-gohn!
Translation
This outfit is super cute!
4.ดือ (Deu)
Sentence
กาแฟร้านนี้ดือมาก ต้องมาลอง
Pronunciation
Gaa-fae ráan níi deu mâak, dtông maa lawng.
Translation
The coffee here is so good — you’ve got to try it!
