| Majority of people in Thailand speak the Thai | | | | longer may even change the meaning of the |
| language. If you are planning to visit Thailand, then | | | | word and the sentence. If you hear the Thai |
| learning some of the local dialects and phrases will | | | | speaking, then you will have a better idea of how |
| be useful. Apart from sightseeing, there is also fun | | | | to speak this lovely sweet language. |
| in interacting with the locals. The Thai are well | | | | To mention a few Thai phrases, 'Sa-wat dee' |
| known for their hospitality and their happiness | | | | means Hello and Goodbye, Khorb koon means |
| doubles if they see a foreigner or a traveler | | | | Thank you, Gee bath? means How much?, Arai |
| trying to speak their language. Many Thais cannot | | | | means What, Sai means Left, Kwaa means Right, |
| speak English. Therefore learning their language | | | | Gai mai? means Is it far?, Tum mai means Why? |
| would definitely be an added advantage for you. | | | | and Chai/Mai chai means Yes/No. |
| You will not only learn a new language but will also | | | | If you go shopping in Thailand, you can use some |
| gain a rich insight into the culture and heritage of | | | | of the phrases such as, 'Ra ka thao rai?' meaning |
| Thailand. You also have the advantage of moving | | | | How much is this?, 'Paeng pai' meaning That is a |
| around easily in Thailand if you are equipped with | | | | little expensive, 'Lot noi dai mai' meaning Can you |
| the Thai language. | | | | make it cheaper?, and Ja ma mai meaning ' I will |
| When you speak the language, you should end | | | | come back later'. |
| the sentence with 'Krab' if you are male and 'Kha' | | | | These phrases will help you to find your way |
| if you are female. Thai language has a musical lilt | | | | during traveling, interaction with shopkeepers and |
| to it, ranging from high, medium to low pitch | | | | talking with the locals. |
| tones. Stressing on a word or stretching the word | | | | |