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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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Meijer Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup Lot Nos. 1 05025, best by May 21, 2025; 1 05825, best by May 29, 2025; 1 06325, best by June 3, 2025; and 1 03425, best by date May 5, 2025.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 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
How Thai people live and behave is very much tied to the religion—why Thai people are so nonconfrontational and why it’s called the land of smiles.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Meijer Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup Lot Nos. 1 05025, best by May 21, 2025; 1 05825, best by May 29, 2025; 1 06325, best by June 3, 2025; and 1 03425, best by date May 5, 2025.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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