Romantic Thai love songs
A wedding day is filled with romantic feelings and profound happiness for the couple. It goes without saying that one of the key aspects of the event is the inclusion of romantic love songs, which will be played to set the perfect tone for the wedding.
If you’re celebrating your wedding day with a Thai partner or in Thailand, you might want to consider adding these 18 Thai love songs to your wedding playlist.
1. Mai Kwam Wa Arai (What Does It Mean?) – MEAN
You might be having feelings for someone at school or work, which can make your relationship status pretty complicated. If you have a big crush on a friend at the moment and want them to know how you feel – or want to know how they’re feeling – then this song was made for you.
Lyrics: อยากรู้สายตาที่เธอมีให้กัน มันหมายความว่าอะไร
Pronunciation: Yak Roo Sai-Ta Tee Ter Mee Hai Gun, Mun Mhai Kwam Wa A-Rai
Translation: The way you look at me, what does it mean?
2. Rak Perd Poey (Open Love) – La Ong Fong
Nothing sucks more than seeing your crush talking to other girls or guys while your heart only beats for them. If you want him or her to know that you’re completely transparent about your feelings and make them known to the world, then turn this song on.
Lyrics: รักเธอไม่มีปิดบัง ก็ใจของฉันไม่มีปิดใคร
Pronunciation: Rak Ter Mai Me Pidbang Kor Jai Kong Chan Mai Me Pid Krai
Translation: I openly love you, and everyone knows how I feel.
3. Kae Tee Rak (My Boo) – 3.2.1
Sometimes, it’s sad when it seems like it’s nearly impossible for you to be in a relationship with someone you’ve set your eyes – and heart – on. But all you need to do is look at it in a more optimistic way – just let your feelings be known without having any expectations of them liking you back.
You just want to call them your boo, that’s it.
Lyrics: แค่อยากเรียกเธอที่รัก แต่เธอไม่ต้องมารัก
Pronunciation: Kae Yak Riak Ter T-Rak Tae Ter Mai Tong Ma Rak
Translation: I just want to call you my boo, you don’t need to love me if you don’t want to.
4. Chon Kwa Fah Cha Me Welaa (Until The Sky Has Time) – PEACEMAKER
Let’s say you’ve already confessed to your crush…but things didn’t really go the way you planned. But there’s no point being angry or sad – the only thing we can do is wait for a miracle to happen. If you’re waiting for a long-lost love or for someone to tell you how they feel, send them this sweet tune.
Lyrics: จะเก็บใจไว้ เก็บเพื่อรอ ขอรอ รอจนกว่า จนกว่าที่ฟ้า จะมีเวลาให้เรารักกัน
Pronunciation: Ja Keb Jai Wai, Keb Pue Ror, Kor Ror, Ror Jon Kwa, Jon Kwa Tee Fah Ja Me Welaa Hai Rao Rak Kan
Translation: I will keep my love for you until the day we can be together.
5. Cha Rak Hai Dee Tee Sood (I Will Do My Best To Love You) – Tong
You might have been through difficult times in your last relationship, causing you to have trouble knowing if you can make a new relationship work out well. But if you’re looking for a chance to start over with somebody new and want them to trust you, let them know that you’re trying your best to make everything work.
Lyrics: ฉันแค่รักเธอ และฉันจะรักให้ดี ที่สุด
Pronunciation: Chan Kae Rak Ter Lae Chan Ja Rak Hai Dee Tee Sood
Translation: I just know that I love you, and I will give it my best.
6. Pa-ti-sed Yang Rai (How Can I Refuse?) – Lipta
One of the biggest fears when it comes to expressing our feelings for someone is that we’re afraid that they might change how they act after he or she knows how we feel. So, the only thing you can do is to keep it a secret.
But, when your love for someone hits its peak, you will need to tell the one you love that you can no longer refuse – you really love him or her!
Lyrics: ปฏิเสธอย่างไร เมื่อรักเธอจนไม่อาจจะถอนตัว
Pronunciation: Pa-ti-sed Yang Rai Mue Rak Ter Chon Mai Ard Ja Thon Tua
Translation: How can I pretend that I don’t love you when I really do?
7. Pae Tang (Head Over Heels) – Labanoon
We’ve all dreamt of the “perfect” boyfriend or girlfriend. The title, “Pae Tang”, is a special phrase in Thai. In this context, it refers to that lovesick condition when you completely fall for someone.
This song expresses just that – a burst of feelings when you fall for someone who is exactly your type. Everything the person does will impress you, gradually making you fall in love with them more and more.
Lyrics: ให้ทำยังไงใจมันถึงปลง หลงรักเธอจนหมดใจ
Pronunciation: Hai Tam Yang Ngai Jai Man Tung Plong Lhong Rak Ter Chon Mhod Jai
Translation: What should I do to get you out of my head? Because I love you with all my heart.
8. Ya Kid Mak (Don’t Think Too Much) – Kajornsak
When you’re in a new relationship with someone, it’s totally normal for feelings of jealousy to arise now and then. But this is something you probably need to reconcile before things get bad. This isn’t your typical cheesy love song, but if you’ve got a heavy feeling in your heart that you want to make known to your partner, then this tune might help you a lot.
Lyrics: ถ้าไม่รักเธอแล้ว จะให้ไปรักแมวที่ไหน
Pronunciation: Tar Mai Rak Ter Laew Ja Hai Pai Rak Maew Tee Nhai
Translation: If I don’t love you, who else should I love?
9. Dok Mai Kab Hua Jai (Flowers And Heart) – I-ZAX
Flowers are a classic symbol of love which partners exchange with each other. In this Thai song, the guy prepares some flowers to give to his girl. And though the flowers start to dry out because of how long he takes to express his feelings for her, his love only gets stronger.
Moral of the story? True love might take some time, but it’ll never die.
Lyrics: ต่อให้ตะวันลบเลือน ดาวและเดือนลับลา คําที่ว่าฉันรักเธอ ไม่มีวันลดลง
Pronunciation: Tor Hai Tawan Lob Luan, Dao Lae Duan Lab La, Kam Tee Wa Chan Rak Ter Mai Me Wan Lod Long
Translation: Even though everything changes through time, my love for you will never change.
10. Trab Tulee Din (Until We Die) – Poo Jan Long Mai
If you’re familiar with the Thai language and culture, you might understand that some words and expressions are used specifically for intense feelings of the heart. Besides new-gen love songs, old-school Thai songwriters have a knack for using these words to express their feelings in love songs.
Trab Tulee Din is one of those songs that Thais know and love. Save this one for that soulmate in your life you know you’re ready to spend the rest of your life with.
Lyrics: อยู่กับฉันได้ไหม ให้แก่เฒ่าเป็นตายาย ในบั้นปลายสุดท้ายของดวงชีวัน
Pronunciation: Yu Kab Chan Dai Mai Hai Kae Tao Pen Ta Yai Nai Bun Plai Sood Tai Kong Duang Chee Wan
Translation: Would you please grow old with me?
11. ZULU PAKA TAPA HEY – themoonwillalwaysbewithme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guCCAF-fkNI
After reading the name, you might wonder if it’s a Thai name or what it actually means. Honestly, the name doesn’t have any meaning. The composer just explained that it was his love feeling.
If you ever find yourself so deeply in love with your bae that everything around you takes on a sweet hue, this song is definitely the perfect accompaniment to these joyful moments. It’s a love song that you can dedicate to your SO to convey your feelings and evoke a radiant smile on their face.
Lyrics: ฉัน.. ขอแค่เธอได้โปรดฟังไว้ ว่าฉันไม่เคยที่จะหายไป หายไป คิดถึงเพียงแต่เธอรู้ไหม
Pronunciation: Chan Koh Kae Ter Dai Prod Fung Wai Wah Chan Mai Kuey Tee Ja Hai Pai Hai Pai Kid Tueng Piang Tae Ter Roo Mai
Translation: Please mark my words: I will stay here beside you. I only miss you.
12. 99/94 – Blackbeans
This band has a unique singing style, and this particular song exudes a love vibe that stands out from other typical love songs. The song beautifully portrays a couple doing loving things to each other and making a promise to take care of each other forever. It’s a really romantic melody that resonates with the sentiment of expressing unwavering devotion to your beloved.
Lyrics: เมื่อเธอยิ้มมา เหมือนกาลเวลาหยุดหมุนไป ฉันขอสัญญาจะดูแล เธอด้วยหัวใจฉัน
Pronunciation: Muer Ter Yim Ma Muern Kan Wela Yud Moon Pai Chan Kor San Ya Ja Doo Lae Ter Duay Hua Jai Chan
Translation: When you smile, it feels like time stops moving. I promise to take care of you with my own heart.
13. Jao Ying (Princess) – Boyd Kosiyapong
When you find a woman who comes into your life and changes everything for the better, you ask for nothing but her to stay by your side eternally. This song serves as a beautiful dedication to express your gratitude for having her in your life.
Lyrics: ขอให้ค่ำคืนนี้มีแต่เรา อยู่เคียงใต้แสงดาว และมีความรักให้กันและกัน
Pronunciation: Kor Hai Kum Kuen Nhee Mee Tae Rao Yu Kiang Tai Saeng Dao Lae Mee Kwam Ruk Hai Gun Lae Gun
Translation: May it be just us on this lovely night, spending time under the stars and sharing love with each other.
14. Wela Ter Yim (When You Smile) – POLYCAT
Imagine finding your partner perfect in every way, their smile, their voice, the way they speak, and you fall in love with him/her every day. Their presence makes you feel you’re so lucky and find it hard to be interested in someone else.
As a Thai person, this song resonates deeply with that. It’s well-written and it employs similes to beautify the lyrics.
Lyrics: ฉันไม่ต้องการใครอีก ดวงดาวทั้งฟ้าต้องเสียใจและ ไม่มีสิ่งไหนสวยงามต่อไป ตราบที่โลกนี้มีคนอย่างเธอ
Pronunciation: Chan Mai Tong Kan Kai Eek Duang Dao Tang Fah Tong Sia Jai Lae Mai Mee Sing Dai Suay Ngam Tor Pai Thab Tee Lok Nee Mee Khon Yang Ter
Translation: I long for nobody else. All the stars in the sky would pale, and nothing remains elegant as long as you exist in the world.
15. Jeep – Watcharawalee
After you and your soulmate have gone through a lot together, you realise your love is true and it doesn’t need any reasoning, just pure affection. If this sounds like you, you will love this song.
This song is an easy-listening romantic track that exudes a relaxing vibe, making it a perfect choice as a wedding song. Many have used this song to flirt with their crush, and it has led to lasting relationships for some couples to this day. It’s definitiely a classic Thai love song.
Lyrics: จุดเริ่มต้นความรัก นั้นล้วนมาจากใจ อาจไม่มีเหตุผล แต่ฉันรู้ว่ามันใช่
Pronunciation: Jud Ruerm Ton Kwam Ruk Nan Lauan Ma Jak Jai Aarge Mai Mee Hed Pon Tae Chan Roo Wah Mun Chai
Translation: The beginning of love comes from the heart. With or without reasoning, I know it’s genuine.
16. Chob Tua Aeng Ton Yu Kab Ter (I Like Us) — Billkin
If you love every moment you spend with your darling and feel like they make you a better person, you can relate to this song by Billkin.
None of us are without imperfections; they’re an integral part of being human. Yet, the love we receive from someone dear has the remarkable ability to uplift us and drive us towards self-improvement. We hold that person in the highest regard and consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have them in our lives.
Lyrics: ฉันชอบตัวเองเวลาที่อยู่กับเธอ ชอบที่ฉันเป็นตอนอยู่กับเธอ เหมือนฉันได้กลายมาเป็นอีกคนที่ดีกว่าเดิม
Pronunciation: Chan Chob Tua Aeng Wela Tee Yu Kab Ter Chob Tee Chan Pen Ton Yu Kab Ter Muean Chan Dai Glai Pen Eek Khon Tee Dee Kwa Derm
Translation: I love it when I’m with you. I like how I am with you by my side. It helps me become a better person
17. Mai Tong Mee Kum Bun Yai (No Words Needed) — MR.TEAM
Send this song to your honey to let them know how much you love them and that you don’t want anybody else. The song implies that one person loves their partner so much that no words can describe how perfect they are, and nothing is more important than them.
It’s an old song, but it’s a song that never dies, with its catchy melody and beautiful lyrics.
Lyrics: จะเปลี่ยนเอาใครทดแทน สักกี่หมื่นคน ให้แทนเธอคนเดียวไม่มีทาง จะดีสักเท่าไร ฉันไม่เอาสักอย่าง ก็มีเธอคนเดียว ทั้งหัวใจ
Pronunciation: Ja Bplian Aow Kai Tod Tan Sahk Kee Muen Khon Hai Tan Ter Khon Diew Mai Mee Tahng Ja Dee Sahk Tao Rai Chan Mai Aow Sahk Yahng Gor Mee Ter Khon Diew Tang Hua Jai
Translation: Nobody can replace you. No matter how good they are, I will have you only in my heart.
18. A Rocket to the Moon – GAVIN.D
This one is an English song performed by a Thai singer. He dedicated this song to his wife on the wedding day. The song is so romantic that a lot of Thais play it during their marriage ceremonies. So, if you could use a love song for your future wedding, this song should be on your list!
Lyrics: Lets get on a rocket ship and ride to the moon. There wil be my heart waiting for you my baby. And this time around i will be waiting. Be waiting for only you my dear
Express your feelings through these Thai love songs
Screenshot: Blackbeans via YouTube
These are just some samples of Thai love songs to play on your special day. Or any day really. There are still a lot more Thai romantic tracks to explore and fall in love with, but these are great starters for you and your lover.
Feel free to share this listicle with your friends if you know any of them are planning a marriage ceremony. Or even just your crush.
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Cover image adapted from: LOVEiS+ via YouTube, Genierock via YouTube, Blackbean s via YouTube, and SMALLROOM via YouTube
Article originally published by Korapon Kanchanabundhu on 14 Feb 2020. Last updated by Thanawut Fasaisirinan on 11 Aug 2022.