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1. Thai Language

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   The Thai language (ภาษาไทย, phāsā thai) is the national and official language of Thailand, spoken by approximately 70 million people. It belongs to the Kra–Dai language family, specifically the Tai branch, and is closely related to Lao and Isan (Northeastern Thai). Thai is characterized by its tonal nature and a unique script derived from Old Khmer. The language is integral to the preservation of Thai identity and the complex social structures prevalent in the King…