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''The written Thai Language was introduced by the third Sukhothai period king, Ramkhamhaeng, in 1283. This writing system has undergone little change since its introduction, so inscriptions from the Sukothai era can be read by modern Thai readers. The writing was based on Pali, Sanskrit, and Indian concepts, and many Mon and Khmer words entered the language.  (http://www.thai-language.com/)</blockquote>''
 
''The written Thai Language was introduced by the third Sukhothai period king, Ramkhamhaeng, in 1283. This writing system has undergone little change since its introduction, so inscriptions from the Sukothai era can be read by modern Thai readers. The writing was based on Pali, Sanskrit, and Indian concepts, and many Mon and Khmer words entered the language.  (http://www.thai-language.com/)</blockquote>''
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Unlike [[Khmer]], Thai is tonal so that it breaks into dialects easily and can be hard to understand.  It also lacks its own numeral system.  It has advantages, however.
    
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