Thai is a tonal language belonging to the group of Ka-Tai languages, the five tones are monotone, low, falling, high, and rising. This can be a rather complicated language for the visitor; however, English is quite widely understood, particularly in Bangkok where it is almost the major commercial language. Here are a few basic Thai greetings and phrases to try. English Thai Hello (male speaker) Sawatdee krup Hello (female speaker) Sawatdee kaa Yes Chai No Mai Mr./Miss/Mrs. Khun How are you? Sabai dee reu Fine thanks Sabai dee Thank you Kop koon Never mind Mai pen rai I can't speak Thai Phoot Thai mai dai I don't understand Mai kao chai Do you understand? Kao chai mai May I take a photograph? Tai ruup dai mai Where is the rest room? Hong nam yoo tee nai I am going to.. Chan-cha-pai.. No, I won't go Chan-mai-pai Please drive slowly Prot-khap-cha-cha Be careful Ra-wang Turn to the right Liao-khwa Turn to the left Liao-sai Drive straight on Khap-trong-pai Slow down Cha-cha Stop Yut How much does this cost? Nee tao-rai What is this ? Nee arai Very expensive Paeng maag Any discount? Lot-ra-kha-dai-mai Please wrap it for me. Ho-hai-duai The bill please Gep taang Please speak slowly Prot-phut-cha-cha Very Good Di-mak Not Good Mai-Di Good-bye La gon See you again Laew phob gan mai Good luck Kor hai chok dee Sorry/excuse me Kor thoad