ทำไม ... ถึง
tham-mai ... thʉ̌ng
Definition
Why is it that [subject] [verb]?
Literally, "Why [subject] reach [verb]?"
Usage Notes
When you ask a complex "why" question, you often split it up using มำไม at the beginning and ถึง before the main verb.
Example Sentences
ทำไมเรื่องร้ายๆ ถึงเกิดขึ้นกับคนดีๆ เสมอ?
tham-mai rʉ̂ʉang ráai ráai thʉ̌ng kert-khʉ̂n kàp khon dii dii sa-měr ?
Why do bad things always happen to good people?