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Basic Greetings & Asking for Directions

Learn essential phrases for greeting people and getting around in Thailand.

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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-kun krap — Thank you (polite, male speaker)
  • ขอบคุณค่ะ kop-kun ka — Thank you (polite, female speaker)
  • ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ kor-tode krap/ka — Excuse me / Sorry
  • อยู่ที่ไหน? yoo-tee nai? — Where is...?
Asking for Directions · At the Pharmacy · Hotel Check-in · Renting a Motorbike / Car