How do you spell grandma and granpa in Thai?

You're right, there's no direct equivalent of "grandma" and "grandpa" in Thai. Instead, Thai uses terms that distinguish between paternal and maternal grandparents:

For "grandma":

* ยาย (yaa) - Maternal grandmother

* ย่า (yaa) - Paternal grandmother (less common, often used in specific regions)

For "grandpa":

* ตา (taa) - Paternal grandfather

* ยาย (yaa) - Maternal grandfather (less common, often used in specific regions)

It's important to note that while the pronunciation of "ยาย" is the same for both "grandma" and "grandpa", their meanings differ depending on the context and relationship.