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Greetings & Introductions: Starting Your Thai Journey

Learn the fundamental words and phrases to greet people and introduce yourself in Thai.

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  • สวัสดีค่ะ sa-wat-dee ka — Hello / Goodbye (polite, female speaker)
  • สวัสดีครับ sa-wat-dee krab — Hello / Goodbye (polite, male speaker)
  • ขอบคุณค่ะ khop kun ka — Thank you (polite, female speaker)
  • ขอบคุณครับ khop kun krab — Thank you (polite, male speaker)
  • ขอโทษค่ะ khor thot ka — Excuse me / Sorry (polite, female speaker)
  • ขอโทษครับ khor thot krab — Excuse me / Sorry (polite, male speaker)
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