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rót-mee
รถเมล์
The standard word for public bus in Thailand. Used for city buses, intercity coaches, and air-conditioned buses. Thai speakers use this for all types of public bus transportation, from Bangkok's colorful local buses to long-distance coaches between provinces. More formal than รถบัส (rót-bàt).
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