Thai is one of beautiful languages. itz kind of music language, it has more tones than Mandarin, so, it this point makes it sound harder. but, if you give a try, you will love it. to learn any language, must begin with its alphabet. so here you are: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=alphabet+Thai&aq=f take your time and enjoy it :)

Hi Mac, you can learn Thai at Italki http://www.italki.com/learn-Thai/en-us

Sa Wad dee (สวัสดี) = hello Kob Kun (ขอบคุณ) = Thank you