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jâo-naai
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The formal Thai word for boss or employer, used in professional settings and when speaking respectfully about someone in authority. More formal than หัวหน้า (hǔa-nâa). Thai employees use this when talking to or about their direct supervisor, company owner, or manager. Shows proper respect in workplace hierarchy.
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