Standardization and Implementations of Thai Language
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چکیده
The oldest Thai script found in the history dated over 700 years ago, in Sukhothai age. Over years, Thai script has been gradually changed. The contemporary Thai alphabet comprises 44 consonants, 32 vowels, 4 tone marks, 2 diacritics, and 10 decimal digits. These cover only the minimal set of symbols to write Thai words. There are additional 3 symbols particularly used for writing Pali and Sanskrit words, and 6 typographical symbols.
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