That's a polite, masculine, Thai, greeting.
For a lady it's, Sawasdee Khaa. Both are accompanied with a "wai", a brief prayer-like gesture.
Hi, I'm James, my Wife's name is May.

If you're looking for hotel accommodations in Chiang Mai, might I suggest a friendlier alternative? The Rose of Suthep offers more than accommodation, we'll personally take you sight-seeing, shopping, night clubbing or whatever you like. That's got to be better than a hotel!

May and I would like to join the chorus welcoming you to Amazing Thailand. One of the worlds most exotic countries. Thailand's natural beauty is breathtaking and her people are so friendly. Thai Hospitality is legendary. It has a rich and diverse culture that has endured since time immemorial. We also welcome you into our home, like family. We welcome you with open arms. We'll collect you from Chiang Mai International Airport (or the bus or train station) and bring you to our home, where you can rest after your journey, join us for a meal, indulge yourself with a Thai Massage or head out to see the sights, or the night-life. With or without us, our staff, and our helpful friends, we're sure you'll have a great time in Chiang Mai, The Rose of the North.

The Rose of Suthep HomeStay is a private home in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Also known as "The Rose of the North". The second largest city in Thailand, the unofficial 'capital' of northern Thailand, once capital of the mighty Lanna Kingdom. We enjoy glorious views of the famous mountain "Doi Suthep", and the 700 year old temple (Wat Prathat Doi Suthep) on top, shown in the picture at the top of the page. pic taken from a bedroom window at The Rose of Suthep Home Stay.

We're 10 minutes from the heart of the city, and the airport. Close enough to get to the action and far enough away that it doesn't bother us...
This is our home, but we welcome you, our doors and arms are open wide... come stay in one of our three comfortable guest rooms and enjoy the best of Thai and Australian hospitality. We offer more than just accommodation, we run our own sight-seeing, night clubbing, adventure and shopping tours, amongst our large circle of friends there will surely be someone who shares your interests, such as golf, trekking, tennis or fishing, etc. they'd be happy to take you along, for anything else we're happy to make all the arrangements for you, just like staying with friends! That's got to be better than a hotel!

So please, come and let me show you why I love this country,

The Land of Smiles, My Thailand!

Child friendly, Vegetarian friendly, Gay friendly... hell, we're just friendly!