In Thailand, being polite is a core part of the culture. You can make almost any sentence polite by adding a particle at the end: Used by male speakers. Ka (ค่ะ/คะ): Used by female speakers.
Verbs never change based on the person or time. To say "eat," "ate," or "will eat," you use the same word ( gin ) and just add a time marker if needed.
Thai is a , meaning the pitch you use to say a word changes its meaning entirely. There are five tones: Mid: Flat and neutral. Low: Deep and steady.
Even if your grammar isn't perfect, ending your sentences with these will earn you a lot of respect from locals. The Thai alphabet consists of 44 consonants and 32 vowels . Consonants are written from left to right.