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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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
Kumiko was nominated for Outstanding Bar, Galit for Outstanding Restaurant, and there are three Chicago finalists in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category: Thai Dang of HaiSous; Chris Jung and Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading and Noah Sandoval of Oriole.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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
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Noun
That includes a delicious Thai curry with prawns and lobster for lunch, which is family style.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
Kumiko was nominated for Outstanding Bar, Galit for Outstanding Restaurant, and there are three Chicago finalists in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category: Thai Dang of HaiSous; Chris Jung and Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading and Noah Sandoval of Oriole.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Adjective
The one that stood out to me is marinated raw blue crab cured in lime juice, fish sauce, Thai chili, and shallot.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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
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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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