Thread: Is it really necessary to learn a host country's language?

Originally Posted by Butterfly

Originally Posted by Texpat

^Yes, good to have the option, but the farangs I am referring to are the smug, I-won't-stoop-to-learn-Thai types.

I don't see the point of learning Thai, it's not like it's a major language, definitely not a must

I agree with that.
Far better to learn French, German, Mandarin or Japanese.
That is if you do not live in Thailand or want to live in Thailand.
Because, well, here, speaking Thai is sure more helpful than speaking French or Mandarin...