ตุลาคม
October
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- 1 October
This is the standard Thai name for October, the tenth month of the year.
October
It refers to October, the 31-day month between September and November.
Learning notes
Explanation
ตุลาคม is the standard Thai name for October and is used in everyday conversation, news reports, schedules, and official documents. October has 31 days. The month name can be used by itself, or เดือน (“month”) can be added before it: เดือนตุลาคม. Its standard written abbreviation is ต.ค.
Usage
It is used when giving October dates or discussing events, birthdays, travel plans, schedules, and deadlines that fall in October.
Caution
Thai dates normally place the day before the month name, as in วันที่ 5 ตุลาคม (“October 5”). In formal writing, use the abbreviation ต.ค. with periods.
Differences from similar words
1 October synonyms
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ตุลา is a shortened form meaning “October” and is common in conversation and informal writing. ตุลาคม is the full standard month name and is suitable for formal dates and official contexts.