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  • The Mystery of Thai Vowels: ไ- vs. ใ-

    The Mystery of Thai Vowels: ไ- vs. ใ-

    Introduction The Thai language has an intriguing history that dates back to the Sukhothai period. Among its many quirks, the usage of the vowels ไ- (mái malai, ไม้มลาย) and ใ- (mái múan, ไม้ม้วน) stands out as a source of confusion, even for native speakers. Today, we’ll delve into the history and usage of these two…