Useful Phrases in Thai

A few words in Thai will get you a long way - even though you might not get the pronunciation exactly right, your efforts will be greatly appreciated.

Hello (female speaker)	sawatdee kaa
Hello (male speaker)	sawatdee krap
How are you?	sabai dee reu
Fine thanks	sabai dee
Thank you	kop koon
Never mind	mai pen rai
I can't speak Thai	phoot Thai mai dai
I don't understand	mai kao chai
Do you understand?	kao chai mai
May I take a photograph?	tai ruup dai mai
I can't speak Thai	phoot Thai mai dai
Where is the rest room?	hong nam yoo tee nai
How much does this cost?	nee tao-rai
What is this?	nee arai
Very expensive	paeng maag
The bill please	gep sataang
Good-bye	la gon
See you again	laew phob gan mai
Good luck	kor hai chok dee
Sorry/excuse me	kor thoad