Thai

[tahy]

adjective

1. Formerly Siamese. of or relating to Thailand, its people, or their language.

noun

plural

Thais ,

plural

Thai .

1. Also called Thailander. a native or or inhabitant of Thailand, or a person of Thai descent.

2. the language of Thailand, a member of the Tai group of languages.

Thai

/ taɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, its people, or their language

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Thailand

2. the language of Thailand, sometimes classified as belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thai¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from Thai; literally, “free,” a self-designation

Example Sentences

Only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry beer are left on the shelves of Ben Thai, a cosy restaurant in the Tokyo suburb of Sengawacho.

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Rising competition from Chinese EV makers has also led to Japanese passenger cars making up a smaller share of the Thai market.

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Given the airline’s operating fleet remains at 78 aircraft as of October, the brokerage sees limited scope for any meaningful growth in Thai Airways’ average seat kilometer beyond a low single-digit percentage in 2H.

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Dinner and “The Bachelor” before bed My favorite thing is when Melanie and I order in from a place called Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen.

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