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To dismiss or fire someone from their job, typically used in workplace contexts. More direct than Western equivalents - Thai speakers use this when someone is terminated for poor performance, misconduct, or downsizing. Often preceded by บริษัท (company) or เจ้านาย (boss) as the subject. Can sound harsh, so it's sometimes softened with polite particles.
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