Learning a new language is no easy task. When the new language is Thai, the difficult task seemingly transforms into an impossible feat. Thai grammar is relatively simple. The language is tonal, however (of which there are five).

The meaning of every word depends on how it is said. Regardless of how easy or difficult learning a language can be, every traveller should memorise a handful of Thai words before venturing to the Kingdom. Luckily for you, we compiled 100 of the most basic Thai phrases that are sure to make your life easier while travelling Thailand. We got a Tuktuk tour that brought us to only 6 temples but all worth it (Tuktuk – most famous passenger vehicle to get you around Thailand). We also met a filipina solo traveler, who easily became friend and she joined us to the tour.
She overheard us converse in Tagalog and run toward us! Funny girl Shei, told us she miss speaking in Tagalog and it was her first time to meet kababayan since the day she arrived in Bangkok. Because Thai people don’t speak/understand much English so you will talk to them using hand gestures and little English. Hp 800 plotter parts. Better to learn few local language as well like “hello – sawasdee“, “how much – Taorai?” and “Thank you – khop kun“.
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