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If you are visiting a new country, one of the best things to do to integrate yourself with the locals is learn a bit of the local lingo. In Thailand, especially in the tourist and hotel business, nowadays there is a lot of English spoken to cater for the mass tourism. However, if you don't want to be the many tourists who just visit and expect Thai's to speak what language they speak, you can learn some Thai phrases that would help you when you travel Thailand.
It doesn't take long, you just need to memorise a few, try speaking them out loud, and most importantly put your plan to action. That means, speak to locals with Thai! Don't be afraid, Thai people will appreciate you trying, even if you pronounce it a little wrong. Still, whilst you're on the plane, or in your hammock, or at the hostel and you have time for a quick read, take a look at some of the phrases below we think you might find useful.
Sawatdee Kah - Hello
Sabai dee ru - How are you?
Sabai dee kup - Fine
Khob Khun Kup (M) / Kaa (F) - Thank you
Chai - Yes
Mai Chai - No
Dai - You/I Can
Mai Dai - Can not
Mai Pen Rai - Nevermind
Pood Thai Mai Dai - I can not speak Thai
Kow Jai Mai - Do you understand?
Mai Kow Jai - I do not understand
Nee Tao Rai - How much?
Pang - Expensive
Pang Mak - Very expensive
Lot Noi Dai Mai - Can you give a little discount?
Took - Cheap
Naam - Water
Chok Dee - Good Luck
Sanaam bin - Airport
Ron - Hot
Nao - Cold
Hong naam - Toilet
Naam keng - Ice
Nit noi - Small - little bit
Yai - Large
Bia - Beer
Neung - 1 | Song - 2 | Sam - 3 | See - 4 | Haa - 5 | Hok - 6 | Jet - 7 | Paed - 8 | Gow - 9 | Sip - 10 | Yee Sip - 20 |
Sam Sip - 30 | Roi / Loi - 100 |