Thai Language For The Novice |
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When you visit hotels in Thailand you’ll find that most Thais will appreciate any effort you make in trying to communicate with them using their native language. It matters less that you pronounce words incorrectly. They often understand that people from western countries find it very hard to use the tonal inflections of Thai effectively. Also, most of the Thais who have jobs with exposure to foreigners speak English (and in limited cases, Japanese, German and other languages) well. That being said, try to speak in Thai first. It’s an old language and the culture has used it for hundreds of years. Your effort will show respect for a culture with a proud history and your efforts will be welcomed by wide Thai smiles.
Some words and phrases to get you going
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