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1. Activities at School. 5
2. Classroom Language 15
3. General Greeting 17
4. Introduction 19
5. Going to School 22
6. Request 24
7. Asking for Permission 31
8. Offering Help 33
9. Agreement and Disagreement 35
10. Talking on a Telephone 37
11. Situation 39
12. Meeting Tourists 42
13. Delicious things to eat 47
14. Souvenirs that please 54
15. Getting there & Fares 59
16. Dos & Donts 65
17. Questions frequently asked by tourists 70
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Suggestion English for Activities at School.

In the morning.

1
T. Good morning students.
How are you today?
.
S. Good morning teacher. Im fine, thank you. And you?
.
T. Im fine, thank you.
.
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T. Good morning ..(Students name). How are you?
. ....()......
S. Good morning Khun Kru .(Teachers name). Im fine, thank you.
And you?
. ...()..
T. Im fine, thank you.
.
3
T. Did you have breakfast?
.
S. Yes, I did. / No, I didnt.
. /
T. Why not? (If student say No) You may have a stomachache.
Try to eat it.

. ()

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S. Can I help you?
.
T. Yes. Please help me hold /carry this bag / books / computer.
. / //
................
T. Thank you.
.
T. Student. Can you help me? / Help me please
. /
S. Yes, teacher.
.
T. Thank you.
.

T. Lovely students. Welcome to ..(Schools name)..

. ......................
T. Today is .Monday/Tuesday etc...
. ....The (Date) of January/February etc.2012.
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T. Now its time to help clean our school.
Lets help clean your area, please.
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T. The area of Anuban/Prathom/Mattayom is not clean enough.

Try again, please.
. //..............

T. .(Students name) help your friends, please.

. .......().......

T. Theres ..minutes left. Hurry up! Students

. ........

T. Its time to make the lines/rows. Please stop cleaning now.

.

T. Please clean and keep your equipment and wash your hands.
.
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SP. Students. Make a line, please.

.

SP. Left face./ Right face. / About face / Attention! / Parade rest.
. ////

SP. Be quiet, please.

. /

SP. Thai national flag and national anthem are the symbol of Thai.
.
We should stand up for the proud of the independence and the
sacrifice of Thai ancestors.


Flags up! Attention!

S. (Singing national anthem)
.

SP. Ready for praying.

.
S. (Praying)..
.

SP. Say the declaration together.

.
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S. (Saying declaration).
.

SP. Say the schools slogan.

.

S. (Saying slogan).
.

SP. Say the schools philosophy.

.

S. (Saying philosophy).
.
SP. Time for greeting.
.
Anuban students wai Prathom Suksa students, please.
/
Prathom Suksa students wai Mattayom Suksa students, please.
/
All students wai all teachers, please.
/
SP. Now its time for academic promotion activities.
.
S. ..
.
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SP. Invite daily shift teacher, please.

. /
T. .
. .
SP. Invite the schools director, please.
. /
SD. ..
. .
SP. Walk in line to your class, please.
. /
CL. Stand up, please.
. /
S. Good morning teacher. How are you?
. /
T. Fine, thank you. And you?
.
S. Im fine, thank you.
.
T. Please sit down.
.
S. Thank you.
. /
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T. Its time for lunch now.

.
Please keep your equipment and go to the canteen.

During the lunch time.

T. Did you have lunch?
.
S. Yes, I did. / No, I didnt.
. ///
T. Why not? (If student say No)
. ()
You may have a stomach ache. Try to eat it.

T. Dont litter. / Keep our school clean. /
. /
Leave the litter into the bin, please.

T. Time for afternoon study.
.
Please go into the classroom.

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In the afternoon.

CL. Stand up, please.

. /
S. Good afternoon teacher. How are you?
. /
T. Fine, thank you. And you?
.
S. Im fine, thank you.
.
T. Please sit down.
.
S. Thank you.
. /
S. Teacher. May I come in, please?
. /
T. Yes, you may. / No, you may not.
. / / /
S. Teacher. May I go out, please?
. /
T. Yes, you may. / No, you may not.
. / / /
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T. Not now. Just a moment, please.

. /
T. Have you finished your work?
.
S. Yes, I have. / No, I havent.
. / / /
T. Keep quiet, please. / Dont make a loud noise.
. /
T. Do your work quietly.
.
T. Times up.
.
T. What subject are you going to study next?
.
S. (Tell the name of subject)
.
CL. Stand up, please.
. /
S. Thank you, teachers. See you later. /See you again..
. / / ........
T. See you later. / See you again .. Goodbye. / Bye Bye.
. / .......
S. Goodbye. / Bye Bye.
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Classroom language

1. What day is today?

Today is Monday.

2. Excuse me. May I come in?

Yes, you may.

Thank you.

3. Excuse me. May I go out?

Yes, you may.

Thank you.

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4. Can you lend me a pen?

Here you are.

Thank you.

5. Have you done your homework?

Yes, I have.

No, I havent.

6. How do you spell 'star'?
star
S-t-a-r
---
7. Could you speak English in the classroom?

8. Any question?

9. Good job!

10. wonderful!

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General Greetings

General greetings (Formal)

()
1. Hello!
2. How are you?
3. How are you doing
4. How is everything?
5. Hows everything going?
6. How have you been keeping?
7. I trust that everything is well.
General greetings (Informal)
()
1. Hi.
2. Whats up?
3. Good to see you.
4. How are things (with you)?
5. Hows it going?
6. Hows life been treating you?
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Greeting a person you havent seen for a long time (Formal)

()
1. It has been a long time.
2. Its been too long.
3. What have you been up to all these years?
4. Its always a pleasure to see you.
5. How long has it been?
6. Im so happy to see you again.

Greeting a person you havent seen for a long time (Informal)

()

1. How come I never see you?

2. Its been such a long time.

3. Long time no see.

4. Where have you been hiding?

5. Its been ages since we last met.

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Introduction

..........
May I introduce myself ? I' m ........... .
May I introduce myself ? My name is.......... .
Hi ! My name is........... .
: .

1
Rock : May I introduce myself ? I' m Rock. I' m from Phattalung.

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John introduces himself.
John : Good morning.Im John Smith. My first name is John.
My surname is Smith.
My full name is John Smith. Im English. My address is 20 Hope Street,
Canterbury, England.
:
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Sak : Nid, this is Chai, my friend.
:
Nid : Hello, Chai. Glad to meet you.
:
Chai : Hello, Nid. Glad to meet you too.
:

Nid : Are you a student?

:

Chai : Yes, I am. What about you?

:

Nid : Im a student too. What do you do during the week?

:
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Chai : I go to school.
:

Nid : What do you to after school?

:
Chai : I do my homework. Then I play football.
:

Nid : What do you do at weekends?

:

Chai : I rest. I watch TV. Sometimes I go to the cinema.

:
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Going to school

A: Which school do you go to?

B: I go to a polytechnic school.

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A: Do you go to school every day, Gosin?

B: Yes, I do, except Saturday, Sunday and holiday.
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A: How often do you have classes?

B: I usually have classes twice a week..
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A: Do you have classes this afternoon?

B: Yes, I have classes from 1 until 4 o'clock.

A: What time does your class start?

B: My class begins at 9 o'clock.

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Request

Please

Please come again.

Please call again next Sunday.

Please sit down.

Please speak slowly.

Please open window for me?

please please

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May

May I beg a favour of you?

?

May I ask you something?

()

May I trouble you for a few minutes?

2 - 3 ?

May I trouble you for a few minutes?

May I borrow your pen please?

May I use your phone please?

Certainly, you may.

I'm sorry. It's out of order.
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Would Will

Would you do me a favor?

?

Would you do something for me?

?

Would you please advise me about something?

?

Would you please go with me?

?

Would you mind speaking a little louder?

?

Would you like to play a game of chess with me?

?

Will you give me a help, please?

?

Will you wait a moment, please?

?

Will you hold the line a moment, please?

()?
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Would you do me a favour?

Will you do something for me?

Of course, if I can.

Certainly, if I can.

I'll be glad to. What is it?

I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't.

Depends.

Would you give me a hand please?

Yes, of course. / Sure

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Do you mind? (?)

Do you mind if I smoke?

?

Do you mind if I trouble you?

Do you mind passing the salt?

?

Do you mind if I sit here?

?

Do you mind if I come in?

?

Do you mind not speaking quite so loud?

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Excuse me ()

Will you excuse me, please?

()

Excuse me, Where the post office is?

?

Excuse me, would you let me pass?

Excuse me, is Mrs. Jane at home?

()?

Excuse me, is this parcel your?

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Of course, I don't.

Of course not.

No. Go ahead.

Not at all.

Of course, if I can.

Certainly, if I can.

I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't.

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Asking for Permission

Can I go to the toilet, please?

Yes, you can. / No, you cant.

/ //

Could I play the football?

Yes, you can. / No, you cant.

/ //

May I come in, please?

Yes, you may. / No, you may not.

/ //

May I go out, please?

Yes, you may. / No, you may not.

/ //
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May I borrow your pen, please?

Yes, you may. / No, you may not.

/ //

May I use your phone, please?

Yes, you may. / No, you may not.

/ //

Would you mind if I open the window?

Yes, I would. / No, I would not.

/ //

Do you mind if I turn on the fan?

Yes, I do. / No, I do not.

/ //

Would you mind if I borrow your dictionary?

Yes, I would. / No, I would not.

/ //
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Offering help

A: Is there anything I can do?

B: Thanks, but I can manage.

A: Well, let me know if I can be of any help.

B: Thank you for your kindness.

A: May I borrow fifty dollars till next week?

50

B: Okay. I'll write you out a personal check.

A: Shall I carry your baggage to your room?

B: Yes, please.

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A: I'll pick you up this evening at 7:30

B: Great.
/

A: I'd like to recommend a good dentist.

B: Thanks. Who do you recommend?

A: Do you need help?

B: Would you mind putting my bag up on the rack?

A: Could you tell the taxi driver where I want to go?

B: Certainly.
/
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Agreement and disagreement

Situation: At school
()

Its raining .Dodo and Dada are going to have lunch.

Dodo: Im hungry. Lets go to have lunch.

Dada: So am I, but Its raining.

Dodo: I think we need an umbrella.

Dada: I agree. / Youre right.

/
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(Disagreement)

Dodo: Im not hungry.

Dada: Neither am I./ Im not either.

Dodo: I dont have enough money anyway.

Dada: Neither do I./I dont either.

(Agreement)

At school
Kru Suda and Kru Som are having a meeting at noon.

Kru Suda: Im in a hurry.

Kru Som: So am I. / I am too./ Me too.

Kru Suda: I need to go to the toilet.

Kru Som: So do I./ I do too./ Me too.

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Talking on a phone

Sombat : Good morning. This is Sahamitwittaya school.

: ()

Mr.Tom : : Good morning. Could I speak to Mr. Prawit, please?

:
Sombat : Yes, wait a moment, please.

Sombat : I'm sorry, he's in a meeting.

:

Mr.Tom : : Thanks. I will call again later.

Sombat : Will you wish to leave a message for him?

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Yes, it would be nice. Please tell him that Tom called.

Mr.Tom :
And would like to come to see him tomorrow

:

Sombat : Yes, of course

Mr.Tom Thank you very much. Goodbye

Sombat You're welcome. Goodbye.

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Situation

At the Bakery Shop

Baker : Good morning, Can I help you?

:
Nanta : Yes, please. Do you sell cookies?
:
Baker: Yes, How many do you want?
:
Nanta : How much is a dozen?
:
Baker: Eighteen baht.

Nata: Give me two dozens then.

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Baker: Here you are. Anything else?

Nanta: Yes. Do you have chocolate cakes?

Baker: Im sorry. We dont sell cakes.

Nanta: Thats all right. Heres the money.

Baker: Thank you. And heres your change, four baht.

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At the market

Fruit seller: Can I help you?

:
Customer: Yes, Please. Do you have rambutans?
:
Fruit seller: Yes. How many rambutants do you want?
:
Customer: Please give me a kilo.
:
Fruit seller: Here you are. Is there anything else?
:
Customer: No. thats all. Heres the money.
:
Fruit seller: Here is your change. Thank you.
:
Customers : Thank you.
:
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Meeting Tourists

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening
How are you?

I am ________( )_________ . / ______________
My name is ________( )_______.

Can I help you, sir / madam? /
Would you like any help?
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What is your name, please? /

Where are you from? /
What do you do? /
How long are you staying in Thailand ?

Could you say that again, please?

Sorry. / I beg your pardon.

Have a nice day / trip.

I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Conversation 1

Tourist: Do you speak English?

You: Yes, how can I help you? / /
Tourist: Mm, well, I think were lost. , / /
You: Where are you going? /
Tourist: The Grand Palace.
You: Oh, thats far. Ill help you catch a taxi.
, /
Tourist: Thank you.
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Conversation 2

You: Hello. Nice morning, isnt it. /

Tourist: Yes, lovely.
You: Would you like any help?
Tourist: No, were just looking.
You: Thats OK. Take your time. /
Tourist: Thank you.
You: If you need any help just ask.
/
Tourist: OK. Thank you.
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Conversation 3

You: Good morning. Nice to meet you. My names Preecha.

Tourist: Nice to meet you Preecha.

You: I will be your guide today. Is there anything special that you would
like to see or do?

Tourist: Mm, well Im really interested in temples but would also like to do
some shopping.
, /
You: Oh, mm, what kind of shopping do you want to do?
, ,
Tourist: Um, Id like to pick up some nice souvenirs.
, /
You: OK. I know just the place.

Tourist: Great. Then lets get started!

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Delicious things to eat

local food
sea food
Thai cuisine
food
dish
(Thai Food)
Tom Yum a spicy sour soup
Green chicken curry
Tom Kha Kai Chicken coconut soup
Mixed stir-fried vegetables
Thai style stir fried noodles
Spring rolls
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Fish cake
Chicken satay

Crispy noodles
Spicy steamed fish in banana leaf
Spicy mackerel salad
Northeastern sausage
Barbecued-chicken with sticky rice and green papaya salad

Dried shrimp dip
(Thai dessert)
mango with sticky rice
banana in coconut milk
taro balls in coconut milk
layer cake
mock miniature fruit
(Ingredient)
curry paste
herbs
preserved fish
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palm sugar
coconut milk
lemon grass
galangal
kaffir lime leaves
fish sauce
/
Ill cook Tom Yum for you.
/
Id suggest we eat Thai food.
/
Thai food is usually hot and spicy.

Do you like spicy food?

Todays special is Mi krop - Crispy noodles

Would you like to try mango with sticky rice?

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Have you ever tried mango with sticky rice before?

I suggest you try mango with sticky rice.

What would you like for dessert?


Conversation 1
Tourist: What dishes do you recommend?
You: Well, do you like spicy food? ,
Tourist: As long as its not too spicy.
You: In that case how about some fish cakes first.

Tourist: And for main course?

You: We can choose three or four dishes to have with rice.

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Conversation 2
Tourist: How can I choose a good restaurant?
/
You: Well, you should choose one that is crowded.
..
Tourist: Oh? ?
You: Yes, if it is crowded it must be delicious.
/
Tourist: Mm, and I guess the food would be fresh too.
,
You: Yes, thats right. /

Conversation 3
Tourist: Is this water safe to drink?

You: Oh, yes. Its bottled.
,
Tourist: But, what about the ice?
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You: Well, this ice is fine. Ice cubes are safe.

,
Tourist: What about the crushed ice?

You: Mm, well its usually OK but ice cubes are safer.
,
Conversation 4
Tourist: This looks nice. What is it?

You: Its a little like Tom Yum Kung but with chicken instead of prawns.

Tourist: Whats in it?
You: Well, coconut milk, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass and
chilli paste as well as fresh chillies.
, ,,
Tourist: But what are these leaves on the top of the soup?

You: Oh, that is Thai coriander. Here, try some!
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Conversation 5

, ?
Thomas : Hi Sarah, how are you?
, ?
Sarah : Fine, how are you doing?
.
Thomas : OK.
?
Sarah : What do you want to do?
. .
Thomas : I'm hungry. I'd like to eat something.
?
Sarah : Where do you want to go?
.
Thomas : I'd like to go to an Italian restaurant.
?
Sarah : What kind of Italian food do you like?
. ?
Thomas : I like spaghetti. Do you like spaghetti?
,.
Sarah : No, I don't, but I like pizza.
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Souvenirs that please

Would you like to buy souvenirs?

/
You can buy some souvenirs at
/
..
You can buyat ..
..
.
It is made of / from / by
()
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Where can I buy souvenirs?
//
What is it made of?
()()
Can I bargain it?
/

handicrafts crispy bananas

cotton garments durian chips
silk garments dried fruits
pottery Thai musical instruments
fashion accessories knitted baskets
household items Java weed bags
woven handicrafts Lipao handbags
carved wood table cloths
teakware bed covers
silverware Bencharong crockery
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lacquerware Saa paper

nielloware paper umbrellas
bronzeware porcelain
miniature wicker baskets ceramics
miniature doll wicker baskets

Conversation 1

Tourist: Is there anything special I can get as a souvenir from here?

You: Oh, yes. You should check the OTOP store.
/
Tourist: OTOP?
/
You: Yes, One Tambon One Product.
/
Tourist: Whats a Tambon?

You: Oh, Tambon is Thai for district.

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Conversation 2
Tourist: How much is this?

You: 300 baht.
/
Tourist: Mm, thats a little expensive.

You: Well, I can give you two for 500 baht.

Tourist: Mm, how about one for 250.

You: OK. 250 it is.
/
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Conversation 3

Tourist: Is this real silk or polyester?

You: Oh, this is 100% pure Thai silk.
../
Tourist: Its so beautiful but a little expensive.

You: Well, this scarf is handmade.
/
Tourist: But the silk looks too perfect to be real.

You: Oh, it is machine woven.
../
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Getting there & Fares

You can get there by

It takes about 20 minutes. 20
The fare is 30 baht. 30
Its about 2 kilometers. 2
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It is on the right. Crossroads

It is on the left. Intersection
Straight ahead Turn right.
Traffic lights Turn left.
Junction Go straight.
Cross the street Opposite
Walk over the bridge Near
Fly over Far
Across the street In front of
Straight ahead Behind
On the right Next to
On the left Corner
To the right of Circle
To the left of Bus stop
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How can I get to the Tourist Information Center?

/
How long does it take?

How much is the fare?

How far is it?
Is it far?

ferry pier
river cruise pick-up taxi
boat taxi motorcycle taxi
long- tailed boat van
express boat local bus
commuter boat air-conditioned bus
tricycle
speed boat
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Conversation 1
Tourist: How can I get to Ko Samui?
/
You: Well, the easiest way is to fly.

Tourist: What about by boat?

You: Mm, well you could catch a night bus or train
and then change to ferry
..
Tourist: Er, how much is the airfare?
..
You: Well, it depends on the season but discount fares start from less
than 1,000 baht!

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Conversation 2

Tourist: How long does it take to walk to the market from here?

You: Oh, not long at all. Maybe fifteen minutes.
15
Tourist: Can we walk through the park?

You: Yes, that would be nice, and much quieter than along the road.

Tourist: Ah, but it looks like rain. Maybe a taxi would be a better idea.

You: Mm, I think so.
/
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Conversation 3
Tourist: How can I get to the tourist information center from here?
/
You: Oh, its easy. Walk straight down this road until you get to the
traffic lights.

Tourist: Straight down here to the traffic lights.

You: Yes, then turn right and walk over the footbridge and keep walking
about 100 meters.
100
Tourist: Turn right and walk over the footbridge and then straight ahead
for 100 meters.
100
You: Yes, then youll see the TAT office on your right. Its next to
the police station.
.

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Dos & Donts

Dos and Donts in Thailand

- Dont point your feet at people or objects. Its considered very rude.

- Dont shake hands when greeting.

- Dont do anything which might indicate a lack of respect to a Buddha
image.

- It is regarded as a sacred object.

- Never climb onto a Buddha image to take a photograph.

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- Avoid patting people on the head, even as a friendly gesture.

- Avoid touching people on the head.

- Shoes should be removed when entering a private Thai home.

- Take your shoes off when entering any temple which houses a Buddha
statue.

- Dress neatly in all religious shrines, wearing shorts or hot pants is
unacceptable.
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Conversation 1
You: Excuse me madam, you shouldnt sit like that in a temple.

Tourist: Oh! !
You: Yes, you should sit like this. Ill show you.

Tourist: Oh.
You: Yes, it is impolite to point you feet at a Buddha statue in Thailand.
They are considered sacred here.
,

Tourist: Oh, Im sorry.
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Conversation 2
Tourist: Is there any dress code at the palace?

You: Oh yes. /
Tourist: Is it very strict?
You: Not really. But you cant wear short pants or sleeveless tops.

Tourist: Oh, but I dont have any long pants.

You: Mm, well thats OK if you dont mind renting a sarong when you
get there.

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Conversation 3
Tourist: Why does that lady look so annoyed?

You: Oh, because that mans feet are pointing at her.

Tourist: Oh?
You: Yes, even on the skytrain you shouldnt do that.

Tourist: Oh, I thought it was just in temples in front of Buddha statues.
,
You: Mm, well that is even more important. But you shouldnt point
your feet anywhere.
,
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Questions frequently asked by tourists

Tourist: Id like to visit some historical sites. Where do you suggest?

You: You could make a one-day trip to Lumphun or Lumpang.
1
Conversation 1

Tourist: Excuse me. Is there a toilet near here?

You: Oh, yes. Therere public toilets 100 meters down there.
100
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Tourist: Any others?

You: Mm, maybe the cleanest ones are in the department store across
the road.
,
Tourist: Oh, thank you very much. But is it open yet?

You: Mm, it should be open in 5 minutes. It opens at 10.
, 5 10
Conversation 2
Tourist: Is there an ATM near here?

You: Yes, does it matter which bank?
/
Tourist: No, I dont think so.

You: Well, there is one in the department store across the road.
,
Tourist: Does it accept foreign credit cards?

You: Yes, I think so. But if you are worried then maybe the ATM
in that bank is better.

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