ค่าย

See also: คาย

Thai

Pronunciation

Orthographic/Phonemic		ค่าย g ˋ ā y
Romanization	Paiboon	kâai
	Royal Institute	khai
(standard) IPA(key)		/kʰaːj˥˩/(R)

Noun

ค่าย • (kâai)

1. (archaic) enclosed place, especially one belonging to a military body, as stockade, fort, etc.
2. (military) base.
3. camp: place with temporary accommodations used by soldiers, refugees, travellers, etc.

   ค่ายกักกัน

   kâai gàk-gan

   concentration camp

4. (slang) agency or organisation, especially one engaging in martial arts or entertainment.

   ค่ายมวย

   kâai muai

   boxing academy
   (literally) boxing camp

   ค่ายเพลง

   kâai pleeng

   record label
   (literally) song camp

5. (slang) camp: group of people favouring the same ideals, doctrines, etc.

   ค่ายอนุรักษนิยม

   kâai à-nú-rák-sà-ní-yom

   conservative camp