Thai Phrases
English is quite widely understood in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and major tourist destinations. Notwithstanding that, trying the local language adds an interesting dimension to your travels and is always appreciated by the locals.
NOTE: If you have an iPod, you can download Thai lessons and other media to 
use while you are travelling - these podcasts are free.
To do this, open iTunes on your PC or Mac, click on Podcasts and Search for 'Learn Thai'.
If you need assistance, refer to iTunes Help for instructions.
use while you are travelling - these podcasts are free.To do this, open iTunes on your PC or Mac, click on Podcasts and Search for 'Learn Thai'.
If you need assistance, refer to iTunes Help for instructions.
To make a request or greeting sound more polite, male speakers should add "khrab" to the end of a sentence and female speakers add "kaa".
General words and phrases:
| Yes No Thank you No, thank you Hello How are you? I'm fine Excuse me Please When? Today Tomorrow I do not understand How old are you? I like you! I cannot speak Thai Can speak a little Thai No smoking/don't smoke | Chái Mâi chái Khàp khun Mâi ao khàp khun Sawàt dii Sabai dee rue? Sabàay dee Khãw thôht Karuna Mêu-arai? Wan nií Phrûng nií Mâi Khâo jai Ah yoo thao rai? Phom chawp koon Poot passat Thai mai dai Poot passat Thai nit noy Haam soop buree |
Bargaining:
| How much? I don't have much money Can you discount a little? Too expensive You must be joking I want it cheaper | Thâo rai or Kee Baht? Mee nguen mai maak Lot rakka dai mai? Paeng Pai Poot len naw ow thuuk |
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