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When shopping in local markets, knowing a few useful phrases can make your experience much smoother. For example, saying 'How much is this?' (ราคาเท่าไหร่ครับ/ค่ะ?, Raa-khaa tao-rai krab/kha?) helps you inquire about prices. • You might also want to ask for discounts with 'Can you lower the price?' (ลดราคาได้ไหมครับ/ค่ะ?, Lot rakha dai mai krab/kha?). This can be a fun part of the shopping experience! • Don't forget to express appreciation by saying 'Thank you' (ขอบคุณครับ/ค่ะ, Khop khun krab/kha) after a purchase, which goes a long way in building rapport with vendors.