Thai
Americanadjective
noun
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Also called Thailander. a native or or inhabitant of Thailand, or a person of Thai descent.
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the language of Thailand, a member of the Tai group of languages.
adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Thailand
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the language of Thailand, sometimes classified as belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Thai
First recorded in 1800–10; from Thai; literally, “free,” a self-designation
Example Sentences
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They got here unofficially, by crossing the narrow Moei river which marks the border, and live in constant fear of arrest and deportation by the Thai police.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, the potential sequential decrease shows the low season of Thai patients, the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Thai company’s major 1Q turnaround maintenance and plant upgrade has also led to operational improvements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
What do Ukrainian food, soft serve and Thai fusion tacos have in common?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Right down the block from the library was an inexpensive Thai restaurant, Krua Thai, where Bobby began dining at least two or three times a week.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
The World Bank, meanwhile, forecasts that by the early 2040s, the number of Thais over 80 who need assistance will increase sixfold to around 2.5 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, that first generation of Thais who had fewer babies is now getting old.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
They often hold public processions and are widely seen receiving alms of goodwill from ordinary Thais.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Cambodia deported more than 600 Thais allegedly involved in online scams on Thursday, the information minister said, part of a crackdown against the multibillion-dollar illicit industry that has ballooned in the country in recent years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The historical southward expansions of Burmese, Laotians, and Thais from South China completed the Sinification of tropical Southeast Asia.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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