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We have created Phakchi for those who don't remember Thai characters completely, but want to make and print Thai texts and send Thai messages on SNS. Consonants and vowels are mixed on the standard keyboard, but on Phakchi they are separated and the keys are arranged based on the dictionary order. On the consonant keys, phonetic symbols and dictionary order numbers are added so that you don't mistake similar letters. For vowels, you can always change the normal style of entering letters one by one and the style of entering a complex vowel set (symbols and letters combination) . With this new system, you can easily enter words without worrying about where to add a tone mark. Please try our new type Thai keyboard.

1. Consonants are divided into 2 screens and switched with the shift key (the scroll screen is abolished).
2. Changed the iOS condition to iOS 13.1 or higher.
3. We have created Vowel Set Input System that allows you to simply input 27 complex vowels.
4. Improved Thai phrase mode to improve response speed on SNS.

　This app sells only on the App Store. The price is 370 yen in Japan. In other countries the price is 2.97$(2022). You can download this app from the App Store. Once you purchase it, you can use it on both iPhone and iPad.

　When there is version up, this app will be updated automatically, if you choose the “Updates” switch of “iTunes & App Store” ON in the Settings menu on your device.

About compatibility

Any model that works with the following iOS conditions should work. Here are the models that worked on real devices or simulators.

[Compatibilities]

[iPhone]
・SE (1),(2),(3)
・12 mini, 13 mini
・6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus
・X, XR, XS, XS Max
・11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
・12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
・13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max

[iPad]
・mini (4), (5), (6)
・iPad(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
・Air(3)(4)(5)
・Air2
・Pro 9.7 inch
・Pro 10.5 inch
・Pro 11 inch(1)(2)(3)
・Pro 12.9 inch (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)

*The numbers in parentheses represent generations.
*I think that it will work with the latest models other than the above.
*I would be grateful if you could contact me if you have any problems.

[iOS conditions]

・iOS13.1 or higher
・iPadOS13.1 or higher

1. Consonants and vowels are arranged separately, and the screen is divided into three screens: the main screen, consonant B screen, and vowel screen, so it is easy to find characters.
2. The main screen has 26 frequently used consonants, 10 simple vowels, 4 tone marks and symbols such as Mai Taikhu, so you can enter many words only on the main screen.
3. The standard keyboard has a maximum of 12 keys horizontally, while the “Phakchi” has 10 keys, so it's easy to tap. (iPhone)
4. It contains a vowel set input system that allows you to easily input 27 vowels with complicated combinations.
5. The consonant keys have phonetic symbols for the initial consonant and numbers in dictionary order, so similar letters can be mistaken.
6. The reading and meaning of the tapped key is displayed on the space key, which helps you to remember Thai characters.
7. There are six input modes: consonants, vowels, numbers, Thai numerals, English alphabets, and Thai phrases.
8. Thai phrase mode is convenient because you can quickly enter greetings and birthday celebrations.

• On the main screen, there are 26 frequently used consonants、10 vowel symbols, 4 tone marks and mai taikhu(the vowel shortener), silent symbol. So you can enter a lot of words on this screen.
• Difficult consonants are on the Consonant B screen. You can change this screen with the shift key (white arrow shift key)
• On the consonant B screen, there are double consonants. These consonants are used with the Vowel Set Input System.

　　　　　　

• 10 of 37 vowels are on the main screen.
• For words that start with a vowel symbol, you can enter them on the vowel screen. When you tap one of 5 vowels, the symbol is entered and the screen returns to the main screen automatically.

　There is another way to enter vowels. It is the way of use "Vowel Set Input System". Here, I will introduce how to enter the Thai word for "airplane".

1. Look at the first image of the orange background in the images below. First, since the initial consonant is a two-letter consonant, press the shift key (1) to switch to the consonant B screen.
2. Then press the initial consonant reserve key (2) with the caption "RES".Then, the letters and symbols that are not subject to reserve will be light gray. In this case, you can tap either the shift key or the reserve key first.
3. If you tap the consonant key (3) you want to enter, the letters will not be entered and the screen will switch to the vowel screen.
4. There are 27 vowels on the vowel screen.The consonant reserved earlier is set at the position of the initial consonant of each vowel. Phonetic symbols containing the initial consonant is displayed in the upper left of each vowel key. Use the phonetic symbols as a guide to find the vowel you want to enter.
5. Next, regarding the tone marks, in this case it is necessary to add it, so select the mark you want to add from the tone shift key (4).You don't have to think about where to put the tone mark.
6. Finally, tap the vowel key (5) you want to enter, and a set of 6 letters and symbols will be entered together. After that, the screen automatically returns to the main screen, so select the last consonant. That's all! Simple!

　　　

Normal Vowel Screen

Vowel Input Steps when using Vowel Set Input System

Note:
　White background vowels are treated as long vowels, light gray background vowels are treated as short vowels on the vowel screen. If you tap any of the images, the image will be displayed larger.

• You can send 9 messages in this mode.
• I'm sure there are times when you want to send a message to Thai people immediately on Twitter or Facebook. If you send a too complicated message, you will get an unreadable sentence, so I made 9 safe messages that are often used. If you have a heart, it is the same whether you enter a message one by one or enter a message with one tap.
• If necessary, add polite words such as krap (male) and ka (female).

　　　　　　

• Tapping Sound Switch : independent of iOS
• Character Info Switch : When this switch is turned off, the phonetic symbols and numbers displayed on the keys are hidden. The meaning of the characters displayed on the space key will also disappear.
• Dark mode : From Ver7.0, it is linked with the dark mode of iOS.
• One handed keyboard : You can change to a one-handed keyboard with the [L] [C] [R] buttons displayed at startup. If you enter any consonant or vowel, these buttons will disappear. If you want to display them again, rotate the device vertically → horizontally → vertically.

　　　　　　

	Normal Phakchi App		Dark mode App
	Normal keyboard		Dark mode keyboard

[Main difference from iPhone]

• Repetition, Abbreviation, a period, and a question mark are included on the main screen.

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Date	Version	What's New
2016/3/25	Ver1.0	Phakchi - Thai Keyboard -
2016/11/16	Ver2.0	(1) Roman Alphabet Input Method is added. (2) Available for iPhone only apps running on iPad. (emulation mode) (3) The information switch was removed. Information always displays. (4) Improvement of the Prediction system (5) Available for new devices and new iOS version (iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iOS10.1)
2017/4/13	Ver3.0	SNS Phrase Input Mode is added
2017/7/29	Ver3.2	(1) Available for iPad Pro 10.5 (2) Improvement for one hand texting
2017/11/14	Ver3.4	(1)Available for new iOS devices (iPhone X, 8(Plus) etc) (2)Available for iOS 11 (3) You can change keyboards from the list that is displayed by long pressing the globe button. (iOS 11 ~)
2018/2/13	Ver4.0	(1) Speed up startup time (2) Keyboard height has become a little higher and we made it possible to access tone marks at any time. It makes easier to enter Thai text. (iPhone Portrait) (3) Added Character information switch and Monochrome switch as option. (4) Roman Input method and SNS mode are abolished.
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2022/6/15	Ver7.0	(1) Consonants are divided into 2 screens and switched with the shift key (the scroll screen is abolished). (2) Changed the iOS condition to iOS 13.1 or higher. (3) Newly developed Vowel Set Input System (4) Improved Thai phrase mode.

♦ To register Phakchi to your keyboards

Tap the Settings icon your Home screen, and navigate to General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards. Tap the “Add New Keyboard” and choose “Phakchi”. Then “Phakchi” is added your keyboards.

This setting must be done only once.