7 Thai Phrases That Will Save Your Thailand Trip!

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Planning your Thailand trip? These 7 essential phrases will help you navigate easily and communicate like a local!

Sawasdee

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Khob Khun

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Chai & Mai Chai

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Tao Rai?

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Hong Nam?

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Chai Yen Yen

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Mai Pen Rai

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