How to speak Thai like a local during your vacation

If you are the kind of person that takes a moment to learn a few key phrases of a language before you visit a country, then know that you are truly immersing yourself in the country. Most people would consider your approach to be the most authentic way of visiting a new country. If you are planning to visit Thailand, here are some basic words, phrases and greetings that will help you move through the cities with a little more ease and become a local favourite. Basic Thai Phrases When learning the basic Thai phrases you can use in everyday situations, the ones that are usually the first to be taught to you in a Thai class, it is important to remember that there are male and female versions of saying these. If you are male you use "khrup" at the end of the phrase and if you are female, you use "ka." So when you say hello it is "sawadeekhrup" or "sawadeeka." Thank you is "khop khun khrup" or "khop khun ka." And excuse me or sor...