Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia with more than 67 million people. Its official language is Thai, and the capital is Bangkok. Thailand is a popular tourist destination, with over 30 million visitors each year. Learning some basic Thai phrases could be the difference between having a great time and not.

If you plan to stay in Thailand for any length of time, you will find it helpful to learn to read and write Thai; however, it isn't necessary, only learning to speak basic Thai for everyday purposes will suffice.