Thai is written without spaces between words; spaces are only used to indicate the end of a sentence or a pause. Where to Start?

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.

are "stacked"—they can appear above, below, before, or after the consonant they belong to.

Don't try to master the script on day one. Start by learning common phrases using (transliteration) and practice your tones by listening to native speakers.

Good news: Thai grammar is actually much easier than English or European languages!

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.

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.