You’ll have no problem using only English in Thailand, but trying out a bit of Thai will endear you with the locals. Here are some useful basic phrases to get started.
- Hello! — Sawasdee(Add krub if you are male, kha if you are female)
- How are you? — Sa Bai Dee Mai (krub/kha)
- Good morning! — Aroon Sawas
- I am fine/I am good — Chan Sa Bai Dee
- Thank you — Khob Khun (krub/kha)
- How much? — Tao Rai (krub/kha)
- Discount please! — Lod noi dai mai (krub/kha)
- How many? —Mee Kee Chin (krub/kha)
- Delicious — Aroi Mak Mak
- Spicy — Ped
- Too spicy — Ped Gurn Pai
- What time is it? — Kee Mong Leaw
- I am tired — Chan Nueai
- Where is the restroom? — Hong Nam Yu Nai
- Sorry/excuse me — Kor Thod (krub/kha)
- The bill, please — Gep Ngoen (krub/kha)
- Can you take my picture? — Tai Roop Hai Noi Dai Mai (krub/kha)
- I want to go to the supermarket — Chan yak pai supermarket
- Happy to meet you! — Dee Jai Tee Jer Gan
- Goodbye! — Sawasdee (krub/kha)