Chapter 1
Greetings & get to know each other
(ták taai & rúu jàk gan)
Imagine you arrive in Thailand and meet a local. A warm and correct ‘สวัสดีครับ/ค่ะ’ (sà-wàt-dii kâ / sà-wàt-dii kráp) with a smile will immediately make them feel at ease.Today, we’ll learn not just what to say, but how to say it, when to use it, and the cultural meaning behind it.Learning Thai greetings is the first step to understanding and immersing yourself in Thai culture, and it’s easier than you think!
