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Questions & Answers about ดู ครับ
Where is the word for 'I' in this sentence?
The word for 'I' (like ผม) is left out here. This is the 'zero-pronoun' feature you are currently learning! In Thai, if it is already obvious who is doing the action, you can drop the subject completely and just say the verb.
How does ดู mean 'am watching' if there is no word for 'am' or '-ing'?
Thai verbs do not change their shape for time, and you don't need a helper verb like 'am' to show ongoing action. Depending on the context, the simple verb ดู can translate to 'watch', 'watched', or 'am watching'.
Don't we need an object here, like 'I am watching it'?
Not in Thai! Just like the subject 'I', the object (whether it is 'it', 'the TV', or 'the movie') can also be dropped if the listener already knows what you are talking about. This is another example of omitting words that are clear from context.
Since the sentence means 'I am watching', can a female speaker use this exact phrase?
No, because it ends with ครับ, which is the polite particle used by male speakers. A female speaker would change the particle and say ดู ค่ะ instead.