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| Speaking Thai Thai is a tonal language belonging to the group of Ka-Tai languages, the five tones are monotone, low, falling, high, and rising. This can be a rather complicated language for the visitor; however, English is quite widely understood, particularly in Bangkok where it is almost the major commercial language. |
Here are a few Thai basic greetings and phrases to try.
| English | Thai |
| Good morning, Good evening, Good afternoon, Good night, Hello, Good-bye | Sa-wat-dee |
| Hello (male speaker) | sawatdee krup |
| Hello (female speaker) | sawatdee kaa |
| Yes | Chai |
| No | Mai |
| Mr./Miss/Mrs. | Khun |
| How are you? | sabai dee reu |
| Fine thanks | sabai dee |
| Thank you | kop koon |
| Never mind | mai pen rai |
| I can't speak Thai | phoot Thai mai dai |
| I don't understand | mai kao chai |
| Do you understand? | kao chai mai |
| May I take a photograph? | tai ruup dai mai |
| Where is the rest room? | hong nam yoo tee nai |
| I am going to.. | Chan-cha-pai.. |
| No, I won't go | Chan-mai-pai |
| Please drive slowly | Prot-khap-cha-cha |
| Be careful | Ra-wang |
| Turn to the right | Liao-khwa |
| Turn to the left | Liao-sai |
| Drive straight on | Khap-trong-pai |
| Slow down | Cha-cha |
| Stop | Yut |
| How much does this cost? | nee tao-rai |
| What is this ? | nee arai |
| Very expensive | paeng maag |
| Any discount? | Lot-ra-kha-dai-mai |
| Please wrap it for me. | Ho-hai-duai |
| The bill please | gep taang |
| please speak slowly | Prot-phut-cha-cha |
| Very Good | Di-mak |
| Not Good | Mai-Di |
| Good-bye | la gon |
| See you again | laew phob gan mai |
| Good luck | kor hai chok dee |
| Sorry/excuse me | kor thoad |
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