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Simple Thai phrases
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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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| Climate |
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| Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with
three distinct seasons-hot and dry from February to May (average temperature 34
degrees Celsius and 75% humidity); rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to
October (average day temperature 29 degrees Celsius and 87% humidity); and cool
from November to January (temperatures range from 32 degrees Celsius to below
20 degrees Celsius with a drop in humidity). |
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| Electric |
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electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles) throughout the country. Many different
types of plugs and sockets are in use. Travellers with electric shavers, hair
dryers, tape recorders and other appliances should carry a plug adapter kit. The
better hotels will make available 110-volt transformers. |
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