The Thai Language

• Thai is a Tai-Kadai language spoken by about 69 million people, mainly in Thailand.
• It is a tonal language with five tones, which can change the meaning of a word.
• Thai uses its own unique script, which was developed in the 13th century by King Ramkhamhaeng.
• Thai, or Central Thai, is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by about 69 million people.
• It is a tonal language with five tones that affect the meaning of words.
• Thai uses its own script, which was developed from the Khmer script and is written in an abugida form.

About Chermside

Chermside is a suburb on the north side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Chermside is a key destination along Queensland Transport's future Northern Busway. Chermside is home to Queensland's largest shopping centre which contains a 3 story Myer and a 16 screen cinema complex.

Together with Indooroopilly, in the west; Carindale, in the southeast; and Mount Gravatt, on the south side; the suburb has been described as a mini-CBD. The Chermside area was first settled by Europeans in the late 19th century. The first plot of land was sold on 23 May 1866, and the population has progressively increased since with a significant increase with the post-war residential development.

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