Learn Useful Thai Phrases
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Below is a list of useful Thai phrases that come in handy while traveling in Thailand.

Thai people will much enjoy when you try to speak their language and when you make an effort to say Hello in Thai "Sawaddee Krap/ka".

Like most anywhere in the world yet maybe even more so in Thailand, the land of smiles, the best universal phrase you can say is a simple smile.

If you do not speak Thai I suggest you carry a little dictionary or a book with useful Thai phrases with so you in your pocket especially when you plan on travelling on the road less travelled.

In rural areas you may not find many Thais who speak your language but are more than happy to try to communicate with you.

In most tourist places like Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and other places you will find many Thais who speak some and others may speak fairly good English.

If you do not speak Thai at all let that not keep you from exploring non touristic places. Especially in rural areas Thai people are very friendly and even a bit shy at times but all you need to war is a smile, a positive friendly attitude and it will open doors for you.

The Thai language is simple but far from easy for the Westerner.

When you speak some Thai you will not only understand the Thai culture better but you may also be able to make some friends. Thailand is a very Hierarchical Society and when you speak Thai you will hear that in the Thai language. See also Thailand Culture.

Pom	I, Me ( male speaker)
Di-chan/Chan	I, Me (female speaker)
Khun	You
Sa-watdii	Hello/Good Day/Good Bye
Sa-baai-dee mai?	How are you?
Sa-baai-dee	to be fine
yindee tii daai ruu jak	Nice to meet you
chen-gun	Same here
koo-toot	Excuse me
krap	polite article (male speaker)
ka	polite article (female speaker)
A-rai na	What did you say?
diao maa	I'll be right back
Dtong dee nee nee	It must be good
Khun kao jai pom pit	You misunderstood me
leeo dtee khun	It's up to you
Mai ao daai mai	I don't want it
Mai dee mang	I don't think that's a good idea
Bpai kui gun tii baan dee-gwaa	Let's talk about it at home
bpen men	I'm having my period
Koo toot tii maa saai	I'm sorry I'm late
kao jai	I understand
Mai kao jai	I don't understand

No doubt in my mind that you will be shopping in Thailand and of course you will be paying your bill here and there and besides learning some useful Thai Phrases, being able to count and knowing the numbers will give you a chance to negotiate a better price at times.

Counting	Numbers
Soon	0
Nueng	1
Song	2
Saam	3
See	4
Haa	5
Hok	6
Jedt	7
Bpat	8
Gao	9
Sip	10
Sip Et	11
Sip song	12
Saam Sip	13
Yee Sip	20
Yee sip et	21
Yee sip song	22
Saam sip	30
See sip	40
Haa sip	50
Hok sip	60
Jadt sip	70
Bpat sip	80
Gao sip	90
Rooi	100
Song rooi	200
Saam rooi	300
(nueng) Pan	1000
Song pan	2000
Saam pan	3000
Muen	10,000
Saen	100,000
(mueng) Laan	1,000,000

Whether you are shopping or at a restaurant these useful Thai pharses below will come in handy. Particularly when you shop in the streets you will be able to negotiate a better price when you know useful Thai phrases and numbers.

Shopping
An nee tao rai krap/ka?	How much is this one?
See sip baat krap/ka	fourty Baht
Paeng maak	That's very expensive
An nan gee baat krap/ka?	How much is that one?
Saam sip baat krap/ka	30 Baht
Mai paeng. Ao an nee	That's not expensive. I take this one
Koop khun maak krap/ka	Thank you very much
Mai bpen rai	You are welcome
Lot noi daai mai?	Can you make it a little cheaper?

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