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I don't want any (mai ow khrab*)

I don't have any money (mai mee dtung)

I forgot my money (leum ow dtung ma)

*for women you must say kaa not khrab. Click here to visit the "Women Speaking Thai" page.

When you are walking down a street you might hear someone ask you "bai nai?" This means "Where are you going?" Usually it will be a tuk tuk driver but sometimes just an ordinary person. Some visitors get annoyed because they hear it so often. But really, "bai nai" is like a greeting and the person isn't really interested in your answer.

A:	Where are you going? (bai nai?)
B:	going out for pleasure (bai tee o)

That might be enough for most people. But, if a tuk tuk driver is insistant try:

I want to walk (ja dern bai)

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A common complaint we get are about tuk tuk drivers or other people telling tourists that a temple or museum is closed for the day. They then take the tourists to another place and then eventually a gem shop. This is a scam. Try some of these replies:

I don't believe you (mai chue)

Not true (mai jing)

I want to go and see for myself (ja bai do eng)

I have been there already (ker-ree bai ma lao)

I don't want to go (mai yak bai)