The word “ใกล้” [glâi], apart from meaning “to be close” or “to be near,” can also mean “almost” as well, for example;
..Examples..
ใกล้ถึงแล้ว
[glâi těung léaw]
We’re almost there!
ใกล้จบแล้ว
[glâi jòb léaw]
It’s almost over.
ใกล้สอบแล้ว
[glâi sàwp léaw]
The exams are right around the corner.
ใกล้สงกรานต์แล้ว
[glâi sǒnggraan léaw]
Songkran (Thai New Year’s) is coming up!…