Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Don't Tell Mama

In preparation for my trip, I downloaded the World Nomad's Thai Phrases app.

It comes with six categories: Numbers, Introductions, Directions & Transport, Places to Stay, Travel Safety, and Dates.

I like how it says the phrases, since Thai is a tonal language. They are limited, with only five or six per category usually, but seem to cover the basics. For example,

Introductions

Hello: Sawatdee
Excuse me: Kor toht
Thank you: Korp khun
Yes: Chai

It's the basic phrases under "Travel Safety" that give me pause:

Thai Lessons

1 comment:

  1. What is the phrase for "Those gypsy children dropped a fake baby and made off with my wallet!"?

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