Phakchi - Thai Keyboard -

1. Preface
Phakchi is a Thai keyboard with an different input method from the standard Thai keyboard. The key layout is based on the Thai alphabet chart. Thai characters are unique, so it's hard to remember, isn't it?
On Pakchi, the name of the letter is displayed above each key so that similar Thai letters can be easily identified. And the consonants and vowels are separated. Vowel symbols and tone marks are grouped for clarity, and English guide is provided so that ellipsis and abbreviation are not mistaken.
Is there a lot of screen switching? It's okay. Candidate keys are placed in the consonant screen, and the vowel symbols and tone marks that are likely to come next to the tapped consonant are dynamically replaced with candidates, so there will be less screen switching.
I hope Phakchi can become your favorite Thai language tool.

2. Spec
•Supported OS
· Condition: iOS 12.1 or later
· Confirmed latest OS : iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2

•Compatible models (2021/12)
· iPhone :
5S, SE (1), SE (2), 12 mini, 13 mini
6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus
X, XS, XR, XS Max
11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max

· iPad :
iPad mini3, mini4 ,mini5, mini6
iPad (5), (6), (7), (8), (9)
iPad Air (1), (2), (3), (4)
iPad Pro 9.7 inch, 10.5 inch, 11 inch (1), (2), 12.9 inch (2), (3), (4)

*The numbers in parentheses represent the generation.

•Interface Language
· English, Japanese

3. Features
(1) The key layout is based on the Thai alphabet chart (Kokai-chart).
(2) The names of Thai letters and symbols are displayed on the keys, making it easy to identify the letters.
(3) Since the layout is composed of a scroll screen, you can easily enter Thai even on a narrow iPhone.
(4) Since the consonants and vowels are separated, it is easy to find the character you want to enter.
(5) Candidate keys in the consonant screen display symbols that may come next to the tapped consonant, so there is less screen switching.
(6) Candidate keys have an input assist function for frequently used long words such as month names and prefecture names.
(7) In Talk mode, you can enter frequently used Thai messages such as greetings.

4. How to input Thai words

[1] For words that start with a consonant letter
1) Choose one from 42 consonant letters.
(Then vowel symbols and tone marks and some symbols are display on the candidate keys)
2) Tap one of the candidate keys or a consonant key.

[2] For words that start with a vowel symbol
1) Tap the switching button with the title “co/vo”.
(the main screen changes from the consonant screen to the vowel screen )
2) Choose a vowel symbol (one of ไ, ใ, เ, แ, โ) on the vowel screen.
(Next is always a consonant, so it will automatically return to the consonant screen after tapping the vowel symbol.)
(Candidate keys may also show word candidates )
3) Tap a consonant key or a candidate key.

5. Initial Settings
At first, make the following two settings.
•Add Phakchi to your iOS keyboard list
1)Start Settings app on your Home screen.
2)Move to General > Keyboard.
3)Select Keyboards.
4)Tap [Add New Keyboard...] at the bottom.
5)You will see Phakchi on the newly appeared screen, so please tap it to add.

•To make a click sound
1)In the keyboard list, tap Phakchi to select.
2)[Allow full access] switch will appear, so turn it on.
3)Close Settings app.

6. Creator and about supports
Creator:IMAI Takayuki (今井 隆行), Japan
Support Site
NAME: Superscript
URL: http://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/

7. Privacy Policy
·We promise that we will not collect what you enter from your keyboard over the internet and use or sell it for any other purpose.
·We promise that we will not disclose or transfer personal information such as your e-mail address and name that we know through support without permission.