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@lara, Yes, absolutely. I think it goes without saying to learn at least the most common phrases. It makes such a difference. And it’s better to say something and make a mistake (in pronunciation, choice of words etc.) rather than only depend on English.

Thanks for the compliment about the design.

We learned some Thai before we travelled to Thailand also, and ALWAYS greeted people with a “Sawadeeka” (in my case), and also *always* used a “khapkunka”. It’s not so hard once you practice and great fun.

I always make it a habit of learning the basics of any language wherever we go – hello, how are you?, good/bad, yes/no, thank you, goodbye, and how much?! – and we always encourage our readers too as well.

It’s just about respect and is just a common courtesy, don’t you think?

So “Hello” would be either “Sa-wat-dii-khrap” or “Sa-wat-dii-kha”

The same for “thankyou” Khap-Khun-Khrap” or “Khap-Khun-Kha”

Forgive my use of a different spelling – not meant to confuse. It is just the way I am used to spelling it (creature of habit);-)

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