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รัฐบาล
ratthaban
Government
Advancednoun
Definition
The group of people who rule a country.
Example
รัฐบาลประกาศมาตรการใหม่
The government announced new measures.
Etymology
The term 'รัฐบาล' (ratthaban) combines 'รัฐ' (rattha, meaning 'state') and 'บาล' (ban, meaning 'management'). It reflects the development of governance structures in modern Thai history.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal contexts pertaining to politics and governance, 'รัฐบาล' appears in both spoken language and written texts, universally recognized across Thailand.