No. 23 in Thai
ดร
The Thai word "ดร" is an abbreviation for "ดอกเตอร์," meaning "Doctor" (academic title).
In a sentence
ดร. สุนีย์เป็นผู้เชี่ยวชาญที่มีชื่อเสียงในสาขาฟิสิกส์
Dr. Sunee is a renowned expert in the field of physics.
Here, 'ดร.' is an abbreviation standing for 'ด็อกเตอร์' (Doctor), a title used for individuals with a doctorate degree.
เขาให้เกียรติแก่ดร. พรรณีที่ได้รับรางวัลสำคัญระดับชาติ
He honored Dr. Pannee who received an important national award.
In this sentence, 'ดร.' is used as a respectful title for someone with a high academic distinction, emphasizing their achievement.
นักศึกษาได้ขอความช่วยเหลือจากดร. ชัยณรงค์ในเรื่องวิจัย
The students sought assistance from Dr. Chainarong regarding their research.
This usage of 'ดร.' highlights the person's role as an academic mentor or advisor.
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