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TIME For Kids - Around The World
A golden statue of Buddha in front of an ancient temple.

Thailand



Native Lingo

Thai is a tonal language. The tone in which a Thai word is spoken helps to determine its meaning. Try saying the words below. Tones are not indicated.

Hello
Sawadee ka (sah-wah-dee kah)
     

Goodbye
Leaw phop kan mai (lay-oh pope kany my)
     

Yes
Ka (kah)
     

School
Rong rien (rong ree-en)
     

Friend
Puen (poo-en)
     

Thank you
Khob khun ka (kob koon kah)
     

Please
Garuna (gah-roon-ah)
     

My name is ________.
Phom chu _________. (pom choo)
     

What's your nickname?
     

I have a lot of homework to do today.
     

Let's go to the beach.
     


Special thanks to Soontareyat for making the sound clips possible.

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