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How to Count Words in Thai, and How Long an Essay or Post Should Be

Thai has no spaces between words, so counting is not straightforward.

By Nattanon Roddeth · Last updated October 21, 2026

Much writing has a length limit, such as essays, abstracts and ads. But counting Thai words is not like English, because Thai does not put a space between every word.

Words versus characters

Reading time

A typical reader manages about 200 words per minute, a rough average. A 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes.

How to use this site's tool

  1. Open the Word Counter
  2. Type or paste your text
  3. Read the words, characters, lines, paragraphs and reading time as they update

Your text is not sent anywhere, so you can paste unpublished work with confidence.

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FAQ

Why does the count differ from another program?

Each program segments Thai words differently. If a limit is strict, use the tool the institution specifies.

Is an emoji one character?

Yes, one emoji counts as one character.

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