plural Thai or Thais
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2
a
: a native or inhabitant of Thailand
b
: one who is descended from a Thai
3
: the official language of Thailand
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Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2025
The fighting began last week after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
The Shinawatra family is powerful — four members have been Thai leaders — and has a longstanding relationship with Hun Sen. Opponents have accused them of putting Cambodia’s interests above Thailand.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Neither of the men nor the others in Thai custody have been made available for interviews by neutral third parties.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2025
The fighting began last week after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The menu includes drunken noodles with Chinese broccoli, peppers, onions and Thai basil in soy sauce; lo mein, with egg noodles, cabbage and vegetables in XO sauce, and rice dishes such as General Tso's chicken and sweet-and-sour chicken.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
The Shinawatra family is powerful — four members have been Thai leaders — and has a longstanding relationship with Hun Sen. Opponents have accused them of putting Cambodia’s interests above Thailand.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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