Simple, friendly and useful
Thai is a tonal language, so the pronunciation guide below is intentionally simplified for travelers. It is meant to help visitors communicate rather than teach perfect Thai pronunciation.

Friendly travel phrases
You do not need to speak Thai to enjoy Koh Jum. But a few words, a smile and a friendly khop khun can make everyday encounters even nicer.
Thai is a tonal language, so the pronunciation guide below is intentionally simplified for travelers. It is meant to help visitors communicate rather than teach perfect Thai pronunciation.
Men commonly add ครับ - khrap to make a sentence polite.
Women commonly add ค่ะ / คะ - kha.
You do not need to add these endings to every phrase shown below, but using them is a friendly touch.