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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on forming negative sentences in Thai! In this lesson, we will explore how to express negation in Thai sentences. Negation is an essential aspect of any language, as it allows us to convey the absence or denial of something. Understanding how to form negative sentences will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Thai.

In this lesson, we will cover the basic structure of negative sentences, including the placement of negation words and the use of auxiliary verbs. We will also delve into some common negation words and phrases that will expand your vocabulary and allow you to express negation in various contexts.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to form negative sentences in Thai and will be able to incorporate them into your conversations. So let's get started!

Basic Structure of Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

In Thai, negative sentences are formed by adding a negation word or phrase to the sentence. The position of the negation word can vary depending on the sentence structure and the type of verb used. Let's explore the basic structure of negative sentences in Thai.

Negation Word Placement with Normal Verbs[edit | edit source]

When using normal verbs in a negative sentence, the negation word is typically placed before the verb. Here is the basic structure:

Negation Word + Verb + Object

For example:

ไม่ (mâi) + กิน (gin) + ข้าว (kâao) = ไม่กินข้าว (mâi gin kâao) = "not eat rice"

In this example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the verb "กิน" (gin), which means "to eat". The object "ข้าว" (kâao) meaning "rice" follows the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "ไม่กินข้าว" (mâi gin kâao) which translates to "not eat rice" in English.

Let's look at some more examples:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เขา	khǎo	He/she/they
ไม่	mâi	not
ไป	bpai	go
โรงเรียน	rong-rian	school

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เขา	khǎo	He/she/they
ไม่	mâi	not
มา	maa	come
ที่นี่	tîi-nîi	here

In the first example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the verb "ไป" (bpai), which means "to go". The object "โรงเรียน" (rong-rian) meaning "school" follows the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่ไปโรงเรียน" (khǎo mâi bpai rong-rian) which translates to "He/she/they don't go to school" in English.

In the second example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the verb "มา" (maa), which means "to come". The object "ที่นี่" (tîi-nîi) meaning "here" follows the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่มาที่นี่" (khǎo mâi maa tîi-nîi) which translates to "He/she/they don't come here" in English.

Negation Word Placement with Auxiliary Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Thai, certain verbs require the use of auxiliary verbs to form negative sentences. The negation word is placed before the auxiliary verb, which then precedes the main verb. Let's take a look at the basic structure:

Negation Word + Auxiliary Verb + Main Verb + Object

For example:

ไม่ (mâi) + ได้ (dâi) + ทำ (tam) + งาน (ngaan) = ไม่ได้ทำงาน (mâi dâi tam ngaan) = "not work"

In this example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the auxiliary verb "ได้" (dâi), which means "can" or "able to". The main verb "ทำ" (tam) meaning "to do" follows the auxiliary verb. The object "งาน" (ngaan) meaning "work" comes after the main verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "ไม่ได้ทำงาน" (mâi dâi tam ngaan) which translates to "not work" in English.

Let's look at some more examples:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เขา	khǎo	He/she/they
ไม่	mâi	not
สามารถ	săa-mâat	can
พูด	phûut	speak
ภาษาไทย	phaa-sǎa-thai	Thai language

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เขา	khǎo	He/she/they
ไม่	mâi	not
ต้อง	dtâwng	have to
ทำ	tam	do
งานบ้าน	ngaan-bâan	homework

In the first example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the auxiliary verb "สามารถ" (săa-mâat), which means "can". The main verb "พูด" (phûut) meaning "to speak" follows the auxiliary verb. The object "ภาษาไทย" (phaa-sǎa-thai) meaning "Thai language" comes after the main verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่สามารถพูดภาษาไทย" (khǎo mâi săa-mâat phûut phaa-sǎa-thai) which translates to "He/she/they cannot speak Thai" in English.

In the second example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the auxiliary verb "ต้อง" (dtâwng), which means "have to" or "must". The main verb "ทำ" (tam) meaning "to do" follows the auxiliary verb. The object "งานบ้าน" (ngaan-bâan) meaning "homework" comes after the main verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่ต้องทำงานบ้าน" (khǎo mâi dtâwng tam ngaan-bâan) which translates to "He/she/they don't have to do homework" in English.

Common Negation Words and Phrases[edit | edit source]

In addition to the negation word "ไม่" (mâi), there are several other common negation words and phrases that can be used to form negative sentences in Thai. Let's explore some of them:

ไม่มี (mâi mii): "do not have" or "there is no"
ไม่เคย (mâi koei): "have never" or "never"
ไม่ได้ (mâi dâi): "do not" or "cannot"
ไม่ต้อง (mâi dtâwng): "do not have to" or "do not need to"
ไม่อยาก (mâi yàak): "do not want to"

These negation words and phrases can be used in various sentence structures to express negation. Let's see some examples:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เขา	khǎo	He/she/they
ไม่มี	mâi mii	do not have
เงิน	ngern	money
ที่นี่	tîi-nîi	here

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เขา	khǎo	He/she/they
ไม่เคย	mâi koei	have never
ไป	bpai	go
ต่างประเทศ	dtàang-bprà-taet	abroad

In the first example, the negation phrase "ไม่มี" (mâi mii) is used to express "do not have". The object "เงิน" (ngern) meaning "money" follows the negation phrase. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่มีเงิน" (khǎo mâi mii ngern) which translates to "He/she/they do not have money" in English.

In the second example, the negation phrase "ไม่เคย" (mâi koei) is used to express "have never". The verb "ไป" (bpai) meaning "to go" follows the negation phrase. The object "ต่างประเทศ" (dtàang-bprà-taet) meaning "abroad" comes after the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่เคยไปต่างประเทศ" (khǎo mâi koei bpai dtàang-bprà-taet) which translates to "He/she/they have never been abroad" in English.

Feel free to explore and experiment with these common negation words and phrases to expand your ability to express negation in Thai sentences.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Thai culture places great importance on maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict. This cultural value is reflected in the use of negative sentences in Thai language. In Thai society, it is considered impolite and confrontational to express negation directly and forcefully. Instead, Thai people often use indirect or softened forms of negation to convey their thoughts without causing offense or discomfort.

For example, rather than saying "I don't like spicy food" in a straightforward manner, a Thai person might say "I prefer non-spicy food" or "I'm not used to spicy food." This indirect approach allows the speaker to express their preference or dislike without directly rejecting or criticizing the food.

Similarly, when declining an invitation or request, Thai people often use polite phrases such as "I'm sorry, I have other plans" or "I wish I could, but I'm unable to." This polite and indirect way of declining helps to preserve the relationship and avoid any feelings of rejection or disappointment.

Understanding this cultural aspect of negation in Thai language will not only enhance your language skills but also allow you to communicate more effectively and respectfully in Thai society.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned about forming negative sentences in Thai, let's practice what we have learned through some exercises. Translate the following sentences into Thai, using the appropriate negation words or phrases:

1. He doesn't like to eat spicy food. 2. I have never been to Thailand. 3. They don't have any pets. 4. She cannot speak English. 5. We don't want to go shopping.

Here are the solutions:

1. เขาไม่ชอบกินอาหารเผ็ด (khǎo mâi chǒp gin aa-hǎan pèt) 2. ฉันไม่เคยไปประเทศไทย (chǎn mâi koei bpai bprà-taet thai) 3. เขาไม่มีสัตว์เลี้ยงเลย (khǎo mâi mii sàt-lûaeng loei) 4. เธอไม่ได้พูดภาษาอังกฤษ (thooe mâi dâi phûut phaa-sǎa ang-grìt) 5. เราไม่อยากไปช็อปปิ้ง (rao mâi yàak bpai chôp-bpîng)

Feel free to practice these exercises until you feel confident in forming negative sentences in Thai.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on negative sentences in Thai! In this lesson, we explored the basic structure of negative sentences, including the placement of negation words and the use of auxiliary verbs. We also learned about common negation words and phrases that can be used to express negation in various contexts.

Remember to practice forming negative sentences in Thai regularly to reinforce your learning. The more you practice, the more natural and effortless it will become.

In the next lesson, we will delve into the formation of questions in Thai. We will learn how to ask questions using question words and sentence patterns. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!

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+== Introduction ==
-Negative sentences are a crucial part of any language, and in Thai, they are formed by using specific negative particles. In this lesson, we will be looking at how to form negative sentences in Thai, an essential skill for beginners to grasp if they want to achieve fluency.
+Welcome to the lesson on forming negative sentences in Thai! In this lesson, we will explore how to express negation in Thai sentences. Negation is an essential aspect of any language, as it allows us to convey the absence or denial of something. Understanding how to form negative sentences will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Thai.
+In this lesson, we will cover the basic structure of negative sentences, including the placement of negation words and the use of auxiliary verbs. We will also delve into some common negation words and phrases that will expand your vocabulary and allow you to express negation in various contexts.
-<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Thai/Grammar/Adverbs-of-Manner|Adverbs of Manner]] & [[Language/Thai/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].</span>
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to form negative sentences in Thai and will be able to incorporate them into your conversations. So let's get started!
-== Basic Structure ==
-Negative sentences in Thai are formed by adding negative particles to the end of a sentence. Unlike in English, where we add the word "not", Thai has specific particles that are used to negate a sentence. There are four negative particles in Thai language:
+== Basic Structure of Negative Sentences ==
-* ไม่ /mâi/
+In Thai, negative sentences are formed by adding a negation word or phrase to the sentence. The position of the negation word can vary depending on the sentence structure and the type of verb used. Let's explore the basic structure of negative sentences in Thai.
-* หมด /mòt/
-* ไม่เคย /mâi-keoi/
-* ไม่ว่า /mâi-wâ/
-The most commonly used negative particle is "ไม่" (mâi). It is added to the end of a verb to create a negative sentence. To negate a noun or an adjective, "ไม่" is placed before it.
+=== Negation Word Placement with Normal Verbs ===
-Here is the basic structure for forming a simple negative sentence:
+When using normal verbs in a negative sentence, the negation word is typically placed before the verb. Here is the basic structure:
-Subject + (ไม่) + Verb + Object
+Negation Word + Verb + Object
-For example, let's take the sentence "I eat rice" in Thai, which would be "ผมกินข้าว" (pǒm kin khâao). To make it negative, we would add "ไม่" at the end of the sentence, as shown below:
+For example:
+* ไม่ (mâi) + กิน (gin) + ข้าว (kâao) = ไม่กินข้าว (mâi gin kâao) = "not eat rice"
-ผมกินข้าวไม่ /pǒm kin khâao mâi/ (I don't eat rice)
+In this example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the verb "กิน" (gin), which means "to eat". The object "ข้าว" (kâao) meaning "rice" follows the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "ไม่กินข้าว" (mâi gin kâao) which translates to "not eat rice" in English.
-To negate an adjective, we can use the same structure, but we need to put the "ไม่" before the adjective:
+Let's look at some more examples:
-ผมไม่อ้วน /pǒm mâi ûan/ (I am not fat)
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เขา || khǎo || He/she/they
+|-
+| ไม่ || mâi || not
+|-
+| ไป || bpai || go
+|-
+| โรงเรียน || rong-rian || school
+|}
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เขา || khǎo || He/she/they
+|-
+| ไม่ || mâi || not
+|-
+| มา || maa || come
+|-
+| ที่นี่ || tîi-nîi || here
+|}
-And if we want to negate a noun, we can just use the "ไม่" before the noun:
+In the first example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the verb "ไป" (bpai), which means "to go". The object "โรงเรียน" (rong-rian) meaning "school" follows the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่ไปโรงเรียน" (khǎo mâi bpai rong-rian) which translates to "He/she/they don't go to school" in English.
-ผมไม่กินสับปะรด /pǒm mâi kin sàp-bpà-rot/ (I don't eat pineapple)
+In the second example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the verb "มา" (maa), which means "to come". The object "ที่นี่" (tîi-nîi) meaning "here" follows the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่มาที่นี่" (khǎo mâi maa tîi-nîi) which translates to "He/she/they don't come here" in English.
-=== Other Negative Particles ===
+=== Negation Word Placement with Auxiliary Verbs ===
-While "ไม่" is the most commonly used negative particle in Thai, there are three more negative particles that are not as frequently used, but still important to know.
+In Thai, certain verbs require the use of auxiliary verbs to form negative sentences. The negation word is placed before the auxiliary verb, which then precedes the main verb. Let's take a look at the basic structure:
-The negative particle "หมด" (mòt) is used to express the idea of finishing or running out of something.
+Negation Word + Auxiliary Verb + Main Verb + Object
 For example:
+* ไม่ (mâi) + ได้ (dâi) + ทำ (tam) + งาน (ngaan) = ไม่ได้ทำงาน (mâi dâi tam ngaan) = "not work"
-ตำรวจหมดตังค์ /tam-rùat mòt dtang/ (The police ran out of money)
+In this example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the auxiliary verb "ได้" (dâi), which means "can" or "able to". The main verb "ทำ" (tam) meaning "to do" follows the auxiliary verb. The object "งาน" (ngaan) meaning "work" comes after the main verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "ไม่ได้ทำงาน" (mâi dâi tam ngaan) which translates to "not work" in English.
-The negative particle "ไม่เคย" (mâi-keoi) is used to describe an action that has never been done before.
+Let's look at some more examples:
-For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เขา || khǎo || He/she/they
+|-
+| ไม่ || mâi || not
+|-
+| สามารถ || săa-mâat || can
+|-
+| พูด || phûut || speak
+|-
+| ภาษาไทย || phaa-sǎa-thai || Thai language
+|}
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เขา || khǎo || He/she/they
+|-
+| ไม่ || mâi || not
+|-
+| ต้อง || dtâwng || have to
+|-
+| ทำ || tam || do
+|-
+| งานบ้าน || ngaan-bâan || homework
+|}
+In the first example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the auxiliary verb "สามารถ" (săa-mâat), which means "can". The main verb "พูด" (phûut) meaning "to speak" follows the auxiliary verb. The object "ภาษาไทย" (phaa-sǎa-thai) meaning "Thai language" comes after the main verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่สามารถพูดภาษาไทย" (khǎo mâi săa-mâat phûut phaa-sǎa-thai) which translates to "He/she/they cannot speak Thai" in English.
+In the second example, the negation word "ไม่" (mâi) is placed before the auxiliary verb "ต้อง" (dtâwng), which means "have to" or "must". The main verb "ทำ" (tam) meaning "to do" follows the auxiliary verb. The object "งานบ้าน" (ngaan-bâan) meaning "homework" comes after the main verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่ต้องทำงานบ้าน" (khǎo mâi dtâwng tam ngaan-bâan) which translates to "He/she/they don't have to do homework" in English.
+== Common Negation Words and Phrases ==
-ฉันไม่เคยไปต่างประเทศ /chăn mâi-keoi bpai dtàang bprà-têet/ (I have never been abroad)
+In addition to the negation word "ไม่" (mâi), there are several other common negation words and phrases that can be used to form negative sentences in Thai. Let's explore some of them:
-The last negative particle, "ไม่ว่า" (mâi-wâ) is used to negate the word "ว่า" (wâ), which is equivalent to the English word "that".
+* ไม่มี (mâi mii): "do not have" or "there is no"
+* ไม่เคย (mâi koei): "have never" or "never"
+* ไม่ได้ (mâi dâi): "do not" or "cannot"
+* ไม่ต้อง (mâi dtâwng): "do not have to" or "do not need to"
+* ไม่อยาก (mâi yàak): "do not want to"
-For example:
+These negation words and phrases can be used in various sentence structures to express negation. Let's see some examples:
-เขาไม่ว่างทำงาน /kăo mâi-wâng tam-ngaan/ (He is not free to work)
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เขา || khǎo || He/she/they
+|-
+| ไม่มี || mâi mii || do not have
+|-
+| เงิน || ngern || money
+|-
+| ที่นี่ || tîi-nîi || here
+|}
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เขา || khǎo || He/she/they
+|-
+| ไม่เคย || mâi koei || have never
+|-
+| ไป || bpai || go
+|-
+| ต่างประเทศ || dtàang-bprà-taet || abroad
+|}
-=== Using Negation with Adverbs and Time Phrases ===
+In the first example, the negation phrase "ไม่มี" (mâi mii) is used to express "do not have". The object "เงิน" (ngern) meaning "money" follows the negation phrase. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่มีเงิน" (khǎo mâi mii ngern) which translates to "He/she/they do not have money" in English.
-When using negative sentences with adverbs and time phrases, it is essential to place the negative particle before these phrases. For example:
+In the second example, the negation phrase "ไม่เคย" (mâi koei) is used to express "have never". The verb "ไป" (bpai) meaning "to go" follows the negation phrase. The object "ต่างประเทศ" (dtàang-bprà-taet) meaning "abroad" comes after the verb. Together, they form the negative sentence "เขาไม่เคยไปต่างประเทศ" (khǎo mâi koei bpai dtàang-bprà-taet) which translates to "He/she/they have never been abroad" in English.
-ผมไม่ได้กินข้าวเช้า /pǒm mâi-dâi kin khâao cháo/ (I don't eat rice in the morning)
+Feel free to explore and experiment with these common negation words and phrases to expand your ability to express negation in Thai sentences.
-Here, we used the negative particle "ไม่" before the adverb "in the morning".
+== Cultural Insights ==
-=== Using Double Negation ===
+Thai culture places great importance on maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict. This cultural value is reflected in the use of negative sentences in Thai language. In Thai society, it is considered impolite and confrontational to express negation directly and forcefully. Instead, Thai people often use indirect or softened forms of negation to convey their thoughts without causing offense or discomfort.
-In Thai language, it is common to use double negation in some cases. This happens when "ไม่" is used with another negative particle. For example:
+For example, rather than saying "I don't like spicy food" in a straightforward manner, a Thai person might say "I prefer non-spicy food" or "I'm not used to spicy food." This indirect approach allows the speaker to express their preference or dislike without directly rejecting or criticizing the food.
-ไม่มีใครไม่เป็นคนจริง /mâi-mee krai mâi bpen kon jing/ (Everyone is a real person)
+Similarly, when declining an invitation or request, Thai people often use polite phrases such as "I'm sorry, I have other plans" or "I wish I could, but I'm unable to." This polite and indirect way of declining helps to preserve the relationship and avoid any feelings of rejection or disappointment.
-In this sentence, we have used "ไม่" and "ไม่เป็น" together, which means "not not real".
+Understanding this cultural aspect of negation in Thai language will not only enhance your language skills but also allow you to communicate more effectively and respectfully in Thai society.
-== Examples ==
+== Exercises ==
-Here are some examples of negative sentences in Thai:
+Now that we have learned about forming negative sentences in Thai, let's practice what we have learned through some exercises. Translate the following sentences into Thai, using the appropriate negation words or phrases:
-{| class="wikitable"
+. He doesn't like to eat spicy food.
-! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+. I have never been to Thailand.
-|-
+. They don't have any pets.
-| ฉันไม่รู้ /chăn mâi róo/ || chan mai roo || I don't know
+. She cannot speak English.
-|-
+. We don't want to go shopping.
-| เขาไม่ตอบโทรศัพท์ /kăo mâi dtòp toh-sàp/ || kao mai dtob tohsap || He doesn't answer the phone
-|-
-| ฉันไม่เคยเห็นเขา /chăn mâi-keoi hĕn kăo/ || chan mai keoi hen kao || I haven't seen him
-|-
-| เขาไม่มีเวลา /kăo mâi mee wa-laa/ || kao mai mee welaa || He doesn't have time
-|}
-== Practice ==
+Here are the solutions:
-Now that we have learned the basic structure of negative sentences in Thai, it's time to practice. Below are some exercises to help you master the skill.
+. เขาไม่ชอบกินอาหารเผ็ด (khǎo mâi chǒp gin aa-hǎan pèt)
+. ฉันไม่เคยไปประเทศไทย (chǎn mâi koei bpai bprà-taet thai)
+. เขาไม่มีสัตว์เลี้ยงเลย (khǎo mâi mii sàt-lûaeng loei)
+. เธอไม่ได้พูดภาษาอังกฤษ (thooe mâi dâi phûut phaa-sǎa ang-grìt)
+. เราไม่อยากไปช็อปปิ้ง (rao mâi yàak bpai chôp-bpîng)
-# Translate the following sentences into Thai:
+Feel free to practice these exercises until you feel confident in forming negative sentences in Thai.
-* I don't speak Thai
+== Conclusion ==
-* She doesn't like spicy food
-* They have never been to Bangkok
-# Translate the following Thai sentences into English:
+Congratulations on completing the lesson on negative sentences in Thai! In this lesson, we explored the basic structure of negative sentences, including the placement of negation words and the use of auxiliary verbs. We also learned about common negation words and phrases that can be used to express negation in various contexts.
-* เขาไม่ชอบกินผัก
+Remember to practice forming negative sentences in Thai regularly to reinforce your learning. The more you practice, the more natural and effortless it will become.
-* ฉันไม่เคยเห็นปลาช่อน
-* เขาไม่ได้ยินเสียงของฉัน
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+In the next lesson, we will delve into the formation of questions in Thai. We will learn how to ask questions using question words and sentence patterns. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!
-==Sources==
-* [https://www.thaipod101.com/blog/2021/08/10/thai-negation/ Thai Negation: Learn How to Form Negative Sentences]
-* [https://ling-app.com/th/thai-sentence-structure/ Thai Sentence Structure: 7 Useful Grammar Tips - Ling App]
-* [https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/file/07SorabudRungrojsuwan.pdf Negative Markers in Dialects of Northern Thai]
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+|title=Thai Grammar → Basic Sentence Structure → Negative Sentences
-|keywords= Thai language, Thai grammar, negative sentences, how to form negative sentences in Thai
+|keywords=Thai grammar, Thai language, negative sentences, forming negative sentences in Thai, Thai negation words, Thai auxiliary verbs
-|description=In this Thai lesson, learn how to form negative sentences using different negative particles.
+|description=Learn how to form negative sentences in Thai, including the basic structure, negation word placement, and common negation words. Explore the cultural aspects of negation in Thai language and practice with exercises.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.thaipod101.com/blog/2021/08/10/thai-negation/ Thai Negation: Learn How to Form Negative Sentences]
+* [https://ling-app.com/th/thai-sentence-structure/ Thai Sentence Structure: 7 Useful Grammar Tips - Ling App]
+* [https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/file/07SorabudRungrojsuwan.pdf Negative Markers in Dialects of Northern Thai]
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