Mai /MY/
Mai (Thai: ไม่, pronounced MY) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. No, not. Placed before a verb: mai thoi (don't back up), mai ao (don't want), mai dee (not good). It is also written Mai (negative). Related terms: Ao and Thoi. Guides on this site that use it include How Much Does Muay Thai Training in Thailand Cost? (2026).
Meaning
- Maiไม่
- No, not. Placed before a verb: mai thoi (don't back up), mai ao (don't want), mai dee (not good).
| Term | Mai |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ไม่ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | MY |
| Also written | Mai (negative) |
| Category | Language |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗
Guides that use “Mai”
- How Much Does Muay Thai Training in Thailand Cost? (2026) Published prices from 15 Thai camps: per session, week and month, privates, rooms and meal plans, with a...
- Best Time of Year to Train Muay Thai in Thailand Thailand's seasons by region for training: when Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui are dry, wet, hot or...
- Phuket vs Chiang Mai vs Koh Samui for Muay Thai Thailand's three most popular Muay Thai bases compared on camps, published prices, seasons, getting there,...
- Training Muay Thai in Thailand: The Complete Guide Everything a first-timer needs to plan a Muay Thai trip to Thailand: visas, seasons, real camp prices,...
- How to Choose a Muay Thai Camp in Thailand The questions that separate a good Thai camp from a tourist trap: class size, who holds pads, sparring...
- What to Pack for a Muay Thai Camp in Thailand A packing list for a Thai Muay Thai camp: what kit to bring, what to rent or buy there, the documents you...
Questions about Mai
What does Mai mean in Muay Thai?
No, not. Placed before a verb: mai thoi (don't back up), mai ao (don't want), mai dee (not good).
How do you pronounce Mai?
Mai is pronounced roughly MY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Mai written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ไม่.
What are other spellings of Mai?
It is also written Mai (negative). Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Mai?
Related terms: Ao and Thoi.
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