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Thai

คำขอ

Components

คำ
ขอ

Pronunciation

kham khɔ̌ɔ

คำขอ

kham khɔ̌ɔ

request

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  1. 1 request、application、written request、application form、submitted request

A noun for a formal or administrative request, application, or submitted request item, often something filed in writing or through a system and then reviewed or approved.

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request、application、written request、application form、submitted request

Noun⭐️3 Common

A request or application submitted to an office, organization, or system, usually as something to be processed, checked, approved, or rejected.

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Learning notes

Explanation

คำขอ combines คำ, meaning wording or content, with ขอ, meaning to ask for or request. The core idea is a request that has been expressed as an item, document, form, or system submission. It is more administrative than a casual favor. Common verbs include ยื่นคำขอ “submit an application,” ส่งคำขอ “send a request,” อนุมัติคำขอ “approve a request,” and ปฏิเสธคำขอ “reject a request.”

Usage

It is common in government offices, banks, schools, companies, hospitals, and online services when applying for things such as visas, permission, leave, documents, or access rights.

Caution

It can sound too formal for a casual favor between friends or family. In that situation, ขอ... or ช่วย...หน่อย is more natural. Also, do not confuse it with คำถาม “question”; คำขอ asks for action, permission, or provision, not an answer.

Differences from similar words

1 request synonyms

  • คำขอร้อง feels more like a personal request or plea made to someone. คำขอ is more administrative and fits requests that are submitted, processed, approved, or rejected.

  • คำร้อง is often used for a petition or formal filing, especially in official or legal settings. คำขอ is broader and can refer to applications, administrative requests, and system requests.

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