The Thai language is made up of 5 tones, so in effect a word sounding the same can have 5 different meanings. It is however not difficult to try to speak some simple common words and phrases, which should be understood by the locals. Below are a collection of useful words and phrases, which might help you during your time in Thailand – it will be fun trying also.

Note: Women should say Kaa at the end of any sentence and Men should say Khrap