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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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025
As Thai Customs also tightened border checks, that move led to more than 800 cannabis smugglers being caught between October 2024 and March 2025.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Alex Marquardt, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
During the broadcast, the group had actually introduced a menu of primarily Thai dishes.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Pope Francis appointed Thomas Than Thai Nguyễn as auxiliary bishop of Orange.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025
As Thai Customs also tightened border checks, that move led to more than 800 cannabis smugglers being caught between October 2024 and March 2025.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
There had long been indications Israel planned to resume its war against Hamas after the first phase of the ceasefire deal, when 38 Israeli and Thai hostages were released over six weeks.
—Alex Marquardt, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
During the broadcast, the group had actually introduced a menu of primarily Thai dishes.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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