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mɛ̂ɛ-náam
แม่น้ำ
The standard Thai word for river, used for all natural flowing waterways from small streams to major rivers. Thai speakers use this when giving directions, discussing geography, or talking about locations near water. Always paired with specific river names like แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา (Chao Phraya River) in Bangkok.
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