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  • By shrimp56 on March 7, 2004
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  • Thai Language - Bangkok
    by shrimp56
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    Fortunately most signs that you will need are in both Thai and English, such as this one in a Sky Train station. . Do learn a few phrases in Thai before you go -- but a warning -- it is a tonal language and you're likely to make a mess of anything more than those few phrases. . The best to learn are: sawatdee kha [for a woman] = hello/goodbye sawatde khrab [for a man] khorb koon kha [khrab] = thank you mai pen rai = nevermind, doesn't matter mai ow = I don't want

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    Thai Language: Smile and say "kop koon ka"
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  • Updated By ukirsari on October 30, 2002
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  • Me and Meckel; tried several Thailanese lingo - Bangkok
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    by ukirsari
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    In cultural, Thailand as a division of Asian countries has the tradition which is similar with my country too. Always smile, polite in answering or asking and talking in friendly actentuation. For the best result, say "sawasdee" to say 'hi' for them or in the beginning of conversation. Then always say "kop koon ka" (thanks) after asking or someone's giving service (in a hotel, restaurant or taxi). Meanwhile "mai pen rai" means it's okay. For Thailanese, touch the head is not polite. And if you're going to the temples, please using proper clothes.

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    Thai Language: Gender-specific politeness particles
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  • By gfr on June 20, 2006
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  • Since Thai is a tonal languag, you cannot indicate mood, emotion, or politeness by tone as in English. To do this Thai has particles, words that frequently end phrases or sentences. I saw above the recommendation that you say "khorp koon ka" for "thank you." This is only said by a woman. Said by a man it should be "khorb koon khrap." "Ka" is the female politness particle; "khrap" is the male politeness particle.


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  • By mary2u99 on February 10, 2006
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  • Hello, goodbye: Sa-wat-dee Yes: Chai No: Mai Thank you: Kop koon Where is the restroom?: Hong nam yoo tee nai

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    Thai Language: Phasa Thai Rock!
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  • Updated By templemonkey on February 3, 2006
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  • Thai Language - Bangkok
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    For people who want to get into abit of Thai rock music as well as learn the Thai language.Listening to Thai music is a good way to improve your listening as well as learn new words. The band Loso is one of the most famous rock band in Thailand.They have many albums from heavy rock song with stinging lylics like Mai tong huang chun "don't worry about me"(Lo Society album) ,smooth sweet melodic love songs like Som Sarn (Entertainment album).For people who don't know Loso "The Best of Loso" is a good introduction to this band's music.There are other good albums such as "Lo Society" and one of my favorites " Rock & Roll".These days the lead singer Sek Loso is often seen jumping around in the energy drink M150 commercials. Other cool bands are Modern Dog,Silly Fools,Blackhead,Pru,Big Ass,Ab Normal & Body Slam. A very good site to learn Thai and listen to translated songs www.ethaimusic.com.

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  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on June 22, 2004
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  • Learn a few basic phrases. My favorites are: Sawadeekap (in English sa-what-ee-cop) -- Hello Kapgunkap (cop-goon-cop) -- Thank you Soi Mak Ma (soy mock maaaaa) -- That is very beautiful (and yes, you say maaaaa!)

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    Thai Language: How do you write Pepsi in Thai?
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  • Updated By herzog63 on July 6, 2003
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  • Pepsi Sign - Bangkok
    Pepsi Sign
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    This is how...It is pronounced the same! So if want a Pepsi just say Pep See! Coke is also just Coke but of course the script is different.

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    Thai Language: Learn some Thai! I WISH I...
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  • By j-san on August 26, 2002
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  • Thai Language - Bangkok
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    Learn some Thai! I WISH I knew more than this: Sawadee Kha (hello, said by a woman) and Kop Khun Kha (thank you, again said by a woman). Kha is the ending when a woman speaks. Must try and learn something more than two words next time :'>

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    Thai Language: LANGUAGES
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  • Updated By Adeline_Foo on November 10, 2002
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  • 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

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    Thai Language: IMPORTANT THAI PHRASES/ BASIC...
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  • By Krystynn on August 24, 2002
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  • Thai Language - Bangkok
    by Krystynn
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    IMPORTANT THAI PHRASES/ BASIC WORDS: It's important to learn a few basic words of Thai before your trip. Firstly, you'd impress the people of this lovely country tremendously and secondly, it makes you find your way around Thailand and for this matter, Phuket so much easier! Yes krap (Ka) No mai Thank you korp kun Thank you very much korp kun mark That's allright/You're welcome mai pehn rai Good morning/afternoon sa wat dee Good night rar tree sa wat Goodbye sa wat dee See you later laiw jer gan Hello/Hi! sa wat dee How do you do? Pleased to meet you yin dee tee roo jak How are you? pehn yang ngai Very well, thanks. sa bai dee korp kun, laiw And you? kun la How's life? pehn ngai I beg your pardon? arai na Sorry! kor toet Do you speak English? kun poot par sar ang grit dai mai Isn't it so easy to memorize the above phrases? :-D Photo Below: That's me and VT member 'Kallista' in AYUTHAYA, the ancient city of Siam.


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