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Thai Phrases Krabi Province:
is located 814 kms. From Bangkok along Highway No.4 via Phetchahuri, Prachuap Kiri Khan, Chumphon,
Below is a selection of everyday Thai words and phrases for tourists to know. In general Thais do speak Ranong and Phangnga. Five kilometers before the town, the highway runs parallel to Krabi River featuring
adequate English but appreciate it when foreigners can speak a word or two in Thai. the very beautiful scenery of a river flowing between two mountain ranges.

Thais place an enormous importance on being polite and having an easy going personality “Jai Yen” Krabi is located on the coastline of the Indian Ocean bordering Amphuer Phra Saeng of Surat Thani and Tap
(cool heart). It is considered polite to end a phrase with the word “Khrap”, for a male speaker, and “Kha”, Put of Phangnga to the north, Trang and the Andaman Sea to the south, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang to
for a female speaker. Therefore “Thank you” would be - “Kop Khun Khrap”, for a man and “Kop Khun Kha”, the east, Phangnga and the Andaman Sea to the west.
for a woman.
It occupies an area of 4,708 square kilometers, administratively divided into 8 Amphuers or districts: Muang,
Conversing in Thai also requires one additional skill which is easily learned. Smiling while communicating Ao Luk, Khao Phamom, Khlong Thorm, Ko Lanta, Plai Phraya, Lam Thap and Nua Khlong.
is Thai culture and opens doors to hearts. Below is a list of common Thai phrases which might be useful
during your stay in the Kingdom. The general geographic condition consists of mountains, hills, plains and more than 130 small islands off the
coast. The still pristine jungles Include white mangrove and mangrove forests. The soil is mostly sandy Clay
and rich loam, perfect for rubber, palm, cashew nut, coffee and Coconut plantations.

Yes Chai Krap / Kha
No Mai chai Local Surroundings:
Please Ga – Ru – Na Phi Phi Island, approximately 1 hour by speed boat (swimming and snorkeling)
Thank you Kop Khun Pranang Cave, approximately 10 minutes by speed boat (sight seeing)
Hello / Good bye Sa – Wad – Dee / La Gon Porda Island, approximately 15 minutes by speed boat (swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing)
How are you? Sa – Bai Dee Mai? Chicken Island, approximately 20 minutes by speed boat (swimming and snorkeling)
I’m fine, thanks Sa – Bai Dee Kop Khun Krabi Town, approximately 25 minutes by bus (shopping, sight seeing)
Pardon Ah – Rai Na Huiyto Waterfall, approximately 1 hour drive (sight seeing)
Sorry / Excuse me Kor Thod Hot Spring & Crystal Pool approximately 1.5 hours drive (swimming and sight seeing)
How much? Thao Rai?
Do you understand? Kao Jai Mai? Beach/Public & Long Tail boats:
I understand Kao Jai All beaches in the area are public; therefore please respect the local culture as any form of nudity is not
I don’t understand Mai Kao Jai accepted. Beach conditions can fluctuate from time to time in the year with variances in sea and tide
I’m lost Lohng Thang conditions. Please follow the advice of the marine department’s daily weather and sea conditions for both
Do you have food that isn’t spicy? Mee Aa – Haan Mai Ped Mai? swimming and water sports. Please be aware that the long tail boat operators are just that and if you
I (Male) Pohm choose to use their services please be aware of varying charges which can change dramatically all the time.
I (Female) Di – Chan
You Khun Jellyfish:
He / She Khao
We Rao Beware of the Fire Jelly Fish on the high tides from August to October. If stung an uncomfortable burning
Where? Thee Nai? sensation will be felt but it is not fatal. Please seek first aid treatment as soon as practical.
How? Yang Ngai?
When? Muea Rai? Climate:
Why? Tham Mai? Thailand has a tropical climate with three seasons:
Which? Un Nai?
Where is? Yoo Thee Nai? Rainy Season:
I’m hungry Hew Beware of the Fire Jelly Fish on the high tides from August to October. If stung an uncomfortable burning
I’m thirsty Hew Nam sensation will be felt but it is not fatal. Please seek first aid treatment as soon as practical.
Where is the Centara Hotel? Rong – Ram Centara Yoo Thee Nai?
Cool Season:
The northeast monsoon comes from Central Asia and usually blows from November to February, bringing
relatively cool, dry conditions to the country.

Hot Season:
Between the 2 monsoons, March to May, the land heats up creating an area of low pressure. Eventually the
high pressure over the Indian Ocean moves inland and the monsoon cycle begins again. The word monsoon
comes from the Arabic maws in or season. It refers to South Asia’s seasonal winds (not the heavy rains).
In Thailand, the southwest monsoon is the rainy season; the northeast monsoon is dry or cool season.
Temperature change is rather minor between the seasons.