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ratthaban
Government
The group of people who rule a country.
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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.
Used in formal contexts pertaining to politics and governance, 'รัฐบาล' appears in both spoken language and written texts, universally recognized across Thailand.