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mai-kroo-wêep
ไมโครเวฟ
A microwave oven used for heating and cooking food quickly. Thai speakers use this borrowed English word in everyday conversation when talking about kitchen appliances, reheating meals, or cooking instructions. Common in modern Thai homes and offices, especially for reheating rice and ready-made meals from convenience stores.
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