Thaïs

[they-is]

noun

1. flourished late 4th century b.c., Athenian courtesan: mistress of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.

Thaïs

/ ˈθeɪɪs /

noun

1. 4th-century _bc Athenian courtesan; mistress of Alexander the Great

Example Sentences

"In our country, we use the Thai language to communicate with our fellow Thais. We understand the social context, we understand social structure, we understand the inequality of power in society, and we constantly try to negotiate with it using the Thai language," he told the BBC.

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"We sell at this price so all Thais can wear black to pay respect to the queen mother," said the business's owner, Thanachote Siripadungdech, who launched the promotion shortly after the palace announced former queen Sirikit's death.

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He wanted this in his ongoing quest to clinch a Nobel Peace Prize for resolving wars, although the Thais were reluctant to call it a "peace deal".

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She and Bhumibol travelled extensively throughout the country, often listening to rural Thais' concerns first hand, earning her the affectionate title "Mother of the Nation".

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By early November of 2023, Thai authorities managed to secure proof that 19 of their nationals, photographed in captivity, were alive, accompanied by assurances from Hamas that the Thais would come home soon.

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