The meaning of Mai mi bun ha

**wonder555** · 23-12-2011, 10:01 PM

What is the meaning of " Mai mi bun ha" ?
A freind said it's used in north-east of thailand
Thank you.

**somtamslap** · 23-12-2011, 10:03 PM

^ It's used every where and means 'no problem'.

**Thetyim** · 23-12-2011, 10:05 PM

^
Wot he said

**tsicar** · 23-12-2011, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by wonder555

What is the meaning of " Mai mi bun ha?
A freind said it's used in north-east of thailand
Thank you

no problem/ don't have a problem.

something like bo-ben-yang-dog or mai ben rai- it seems
closest direct translation as far as i can make out is the aussie:"no worries, mate!"

...or i could be wrong; it could mean i want your money, or you didn't satisfy me, or i need money for mamma or such, and mostly i have heard it used when referring to young underage hookers, although it is quite probably just another way they say: "no worries/no problem"

hope this helps.

.

**somtamslap** · 23-12-2011, 10:19 PM

It can be derogatory when said in the wrong circumstances..usually to a Thai that you are having a problem with, awkwardly enough..

**Gerbil** · 23-12-2011, 10:49 PM

It means, "I'm too lazy to give a fuck about whatever stupid thing you just did."

**wonder555** · 23-12-2011, 11:08 PM

Thanks guys, although still a bit confused ..

**Boon Mee** · 24-12-2011, 07:25 AM

What you don't say to your gf if she says: "Kaw Satang Pai Teeow"

**yortyiam** · 24-12-2011, 08:00 AM

What does that translate to Boon Mee?

**yortyiam** · 24-12-2011, 08:02 AM

I get the satang part, the rest is new to me . Thank's in advance .

**Thetyim** · 24-12-2011, 09:12 AM

^
Give money going out (holiday)

**Boon Mee** · 24-12-2011, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Thetyim

^
Give money going out (holiday)

Or just plain 'fun'.

Pai Teeow is very important to Pooying Thai.

**alwarner** · 24-12-2011, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

What you don't say to your gf if she says: "Kaw Satang Pai Teeow"

Give me money to go somewhere.

**Notnow** · 24-12-2011, 06:32 PM

I was told long ago that it meant a non-specific somewhere other than here. Like 'by teeow du nang' going to some movie. A very popular phrase when someone is being evasive.

**Thetyim** · 24-12-2011, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Notnow

I was told long ago that it meant a non-specific somewhere

The important bit is that you are going for pleasure and not work

**khmen** · 24-12-2011, 09:20 PM

So whats the literal translation difference between Mai Pen Rai and Mai mii pen ha? No problem and don't have a problem?

In Khmer, no problem is Ot (no/not) pen ha, I'd just assumed the mai mii pen ha was mainly used in Khmerish Isaan dialect, as a variant of the proper Thai Mai Pen Rai? I've heard mai pen rai far more often than mai mii pen ha.

**alwarner** · 25-12-2011, 11:39 AM

Not do bad vs no have problem.

literally that is.

**Norton** · 25-12-2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by khmen

I've heard mai pen rai far more often than mai mii pen ha

Not here in Roiet. Mai mi pen ha is more common.

Both are essentially "no problem". Used similar to English use.

As a response to a thank you or a minor cockup.

**Bettyboo** · 25-12-2011, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by wonder555

" Mai mi bun ha"

Pronunced 'bun' or 'pen/phen'?

Just wondering if the op misheard/mistranscribed or its a dialectal difference?

In the central region they say 'mai me pen ha' which I thought was pretty standard, but Issan is a dialect, so??? Mai rue...

**Bettyboo** · 25-12-2011, 01:20 PM

^^^^

Originally Posted by khmen

Mai Pen Rai and Mai mii pen ha

Don't worry (about it).

I don't have a problem (with that).

[I think, but my Thai is pretty awful...

]

^^ mai me pen ha is rare in Bangkok (less so within the transient/migrant population I'd guess), mai pen rai covers most situational requirements.

**notanameleft** · 25-12-2011, 03:34 PM

Mai Pen Rai is used to turn negative situation to positive.

e.g. you're in a bar, a girl stepped on your toes, then she said "solly". You'll say "Mai Pen Rai".
or your missus overcooked khai dao and she knows you'd get mad. You can say "mai pen rai" to make her feel better.

Mai Mii Pan Ha is used when you are told / asked to do something OR you are asked for something.

e.g.
Mrs. A: Darling, can you pls clean the toilet?
Mr. A: Mai Mii Pan Ha

--

Mrs. A: Darling, my dad wants more buffaloes, can you give me 100k?
Mr. A: Mai mii pan ha

--
Mr. B: baby, why don't you shine my shoes? I have a very important meeting!
Mrs. B: I'm too busy. I have to feed the dog. Can you do it on your own?
Mr. B: ahhh Ok, Mai mee pan ha

**Bettyboo** · 25-12-2011, 03:39 PM

^ nice explanations because it includes real usage, excellent.

Originally Posted by notanameleft

Mrs. Boo Darling, can you pls clean the toilet?
Bettyboo: Mai dai, Somchai dai...

Originally Posted by notanameleft

Mrs. Boo: Darling, my dad wants more buffaloes, can you give me 100k?
Bettyboo: Mai dai, mai care...

Originally Posted by notanameleft

Bettyboo: baby, why don't you shine my shoes? I have a very important meeting!
Mrs. Boo: I'm too busy. I have to feed the dog. Can you do it on your own?
Bettyboo: tum lao! I keykiat kwai! Ow pen ha yai chai mai???

I'm not very good at Thai, but I like to try...

**somtamslap** · 25-12-2011, 04:21 PM

Personally I prefer to use 'mai chai ban haa'

**expattaffy** · 08-01-2012, 03:02 PM

You could also use,Sha mun ter

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