Mispronouncing a tone can turn the word for "near" ( klâi ) into the word for "far" ( klaai ). 2. Simple Grammar Rules
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. Fundamentals of the Thai Language
Starts high and drops (like saying "No!" emphatically). High: Sharp and high-pitched. Rising: Starts low and goes up (like asking a question). Mispronouncing a tone can turn the word for