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I'd agree with LivinLOS completely. I have the Benjamin Poomsan Becker books (introductory, intermediate and advanced) and also have just taken delivery of the Pimsleur CD's.
I'd start with the Pimsleur CD's which get you introduced to basic phrases and the tonal aspect of the language.
Top this up with Thai for Beginners by BPB (see above) and you will then get introduced to reading and writing, which actually makes learning the whole thing easier in my opinion, rather than just learning to speak.
Finally, I wouldn't necessarily agree that Thais don't like it if you speak their lingo...quite the opposite in fact in my experience.
However, having said that, I'd agree that sometimes your average BG is more wary of the seasoned Thai traveller, but that's a whole new topic!!!
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