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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Jonathan Landay, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The release of the three men Saturday was particularly weighty in Israel because of the disorderly scenes that surrounded the release of two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Thursday.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Ahead of season three, which was shot in the Land of Smiles, Thai tourism officials are anticipating a boost all across the country.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Field hospitals in Thai refugee camps, landmine clearance in war zones, and drugs to treat millions suffering from diseases such as HIV are among the programs at risk of elimination.
—Jonathan Landay, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The release of the three men Saturday was particularly weighty in Israel because of the disorderly scenes that surrounded the release of two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Thursday.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday brought condemnation from Israeli leaders and a temporary delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners, who were ultimately released later in the day.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Ahead of season three, which was shot in the Land of Smiles, Thai tourism officials are anticipating a boost all across the country.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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