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Greetings and Basic Polite Phrases

Learn essential Thai greetings, farewells, and polite expressions for everyday interactions.

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  • สวัสดีครับ sa-wat-dee krap — Hello/Goodbye (polite, male speaker)
  • สวัสดีค่ะ sa-wat-dee ka — Hello/Goodbye (polite, female speaker)
  • ขอบคุณครับ kop koon krap — Thank you (polite, male speaker)
  • ขอบคุณค่ะ kop koon ka — Thank you (polite, female speaker)
  • ใช่ครับ chai krap — Yes/Chai (male speaker)
  • ใช่ค่ะ chai ka — Yes/Chai (female speaker)
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