What language is spoken in Thailand? - Thailand - Nomadays
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What language is spoken in Thailand?

The main language is Thai, spoken by 85% of the population.
Around 3.5 million people speak English.
French is the third-most-studied foreign language, after Chinese and English, with about 562,000 speakers (less than 1%).
Outside tourist areas, bring a translation guide to help with everyday phrases (ordering food, asking for directions, greetings, etc.).

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