plural Thai or Thais
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a
: a native or inhabitant of Thailand
b
: one who is descended from a Thai
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: the official language of Thailand
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 27 June 2025
On Thursday, more than a half-dozen leaders representing Thai, Japanese and South Asian communities held a news conference in Little Tokyo urging community members to stand together and denounce the federal action as an overreach.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Heckman’s answer: palm sugar, lime zest and juice, Thai chili, and fish sauce – inspired by a Vietnamese nộm.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The Thai public has viewed marijuana negatively, with a 2024 poll showing a majority in favor of relisting it as a narcotic.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 27 June 2025
On Thursday, more than a half-dozen leaders representing Thai, Japanese and South Asian communities held a news conference in Little Tokyo urging community members to stand together and denounce the federal action as an overreach.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Adjective
The studio has already brought two young Thai female directors into the fold, helming two features: The Great Esarn Heist, (directed by Cantana Tiprachart); and Songkhram Songkran, (the directorial debut of Pisinee Khaosamai).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Heckman’s answer: palm sugar, lime zest and juice, Thai chili, and fish sauce – inspired by a Vietnamese nộm.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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