ทั้งนี้
In This Regard
ทั้งนี้ connects what follows with the point just made. In the examples, it introduces a condition or an added instruction.
How It Works
ทั้งนี้ points back to a statement and introduces information to read with it.
Read The Connection
The Royal Society uses it after presenting a set of royal words, then explains that royal vocabulary also differs by rank. Here, the following clause qualifies the preceding account. A research article uses ทั้งนี้เนื่องจาก before an explanation of the reason. These uses show why the surrounding text matters.
The Examples Below
In ทั้งนี้ ขึ้นอยู่กับสภาพอากาศ, the following words say that something depends on the weather. The earlier plan needs to be supplied by context. In the applicant example, ต้องแนบสำเนาบัตรประชาชนมาด้วย adds the requirement to attach an ID copy. In the final example, โปรดตรวจสอบ asks the reader to check the details before confirming.
Choose The English Wording
‘In this regard’ can preserve the link, while ‘Note that’ may make an added qualification clearer. Translate the full connection rather than treating ทั้งนี้ as a fixed substitute for every English ‘and,’ ‘therefore,’ or ‘provided that.’ Compare ทั้ง ... และ separately when you want to link two items as ‘both…and.’
Examples (3)
- ทั้งนี้ ขึ้นอยู่กับสภาพอากาศ
In this regard, [it] depends on the weather conditions.
Word by Word: in this regard / depend on / weather conditions
ขึ้นอยู่กับสภาพอากาศ says that the preceding plan depends on the weather. The fragment needs that earlier plan for its full meaning.
- ผู้สมัครต้องมีอายุไม่ต่ำกว่า 18 ปี ทั้งนี้ ต้องแนบสำเนาบัตรประชาชนมาด้วย
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Furthermore, a copy of the ID card must be attached.
Word by Word: Applicant / must / have / age / not / lower / than / 18 / year. / In this regard / must / attach / copy / card / citizen / come / with
Here, ทั้งนี้ introduces a mandatory condition (attaching an ID) that supplements the age requirement.
- ทั้งนี้ โปรดตรวจสอบรายละเอียดอีกครั้งก่อนยืนยัน
In this regard, please check the details again before confirming.
Word by Word: In this regard / please / check / detail / again / time / before / confirm
โปรดตรวจสอบ asks the reader to check the details again before confirming. ทั้งนี้ links that instruction to the surrounding message.
How It Connects
Learn This First
To understand 'ทั้งนี้', you first need to be familiar with the basic demonstrative 'นี้' (this) and the quantifier 'ทั้ง' (all/whole). Since 'ทั้งนี้' functions as a formal discourse marker to clarify or provide context for a previous statement, understanding how Thai uses demonstratives to mark topics or refer back to previous information is also necessary.
Related Patterns
- อนึ่งAn Additional Point
Another formal discourse marker used to add a new, related point, whereas ทั้งนี้ focuses more on clarifying the current point.
Level 5 - ดังนั้นThus
While ทั้งนี้ provides clarification or conditions, ดังนั้น (therefore) indicates a result or consequence.
Level 2 - นอกจากนี้Moreover
นอกจากนี้ adds another related point. That addition can also clarify or qualify what came before; compare its complete connection with ทั้งนี้.
Level 4 - อย่างไรก็ตามHowever
Means 'however'; used to introduce a contrasting point, whereas ทั้งนี้ is usually supplementary or conditional.
Level 4 - กล่าวคือThat Is to Say
Means 'that is to say' or 'namely'; used to elaborate or specify, whereas ทั้งนี้ frames a condition or supplementary detail.
Level 5
Words in This Pattern
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