dullness; tarnish; murkiness
fiber-optic cable
data transmission; data transfer
network planning; laying out a network
[to] ambush; [to] launch a surprise attack
fake/hoax news
negotiating partner; counterpart; interlocutor
[to] stall; [to] buy time; [to] delay on purpose
concentration; focused attention
obesity (medical condition)
physical activity
premature; untimely
cumulative/accumulated stress; build-up of stress
skin cell; epidermal cell
Warorot Market (Kad Luang), Chiang Mai
Thai place name (Chandi)
respected; esteemed (postpositive)
young; youthful (Northern Thai)
high-voltage (adj.)
airway (medical)
pneumonia
child from a previous relationship (in [sb]'s care)
impurity; contaminant; adulterant
doping (sports)
localized; spot-specific
halloumi cheese
[to] become; end up (as)
Buddhist altar shelf
work of fine art; artwork
strictly; stringently; rigorously
[to] be an honor (to/for)
[to] unite; organize collectively
community development activities
the Commonwealth (of Nations)
complementary food (for infants)
big time; severely
integration (general)
molten gold
crucible (container)
electric current
smooth/easy on the throat
verbal attack; strong criticism
copying/duplicating (esp. documents)
laminate (material/sheet)
barrier; safety barrier
expanse of water; broad stretch of water
[to] decode; decipher; decrypt [sth]
past life; previous incarnation
gel manicure; gel polish application
nail surface; nail plate
abnormal thinning of nails
dried tuna; dried bonito
umami taste; savory taste
flavor enhancer (ingredient)
cross-border; transboundary
for real; genuinely (colloq.)
punching bag (figurative)
to incubate (of a disease/pathogen)
milling machine
seizure; confiscation; impoundment (by authorities)
[to] take an oath; be sworn in
selfhood; individuality; authenticity
[to] remind/warn again
previous life; past incarnation
[to] benefit; favor; give an advantage to [sb]/[sth]
niche; targeted; restricted (to a specific group)
moderator; facilitator; emcee (of a discussion/event)
panelist; discussant
[to] contract; constrict; tighten (physiological)
[to] seize; confiscate; impound (by authority)
sturdily; solidly
milling cutter
accuracy; exactness
machinist; machine‑tool technician
case; casing; housing (device/watch)
[to] contrast with; set off
interior trim; interior decorative components
space program
NASA's Artemis lunar program
[to] give credit to [sb]; attribute merit to [sb]
key factor; crucial element
suppression; restraint; subduing
seasoned; highly skilled; accomplished
far edge of a rice field
strangely; oddly; astonishingly
antiviral (drug/medication)
severity; seriousness; gravity
fine; monetary penalty
gloom; bleak outlook; uncertainty
dispute; argument; contention
negative; unfavorable (tone, attitude, approach)
virtuous; observant of moral/Buddhist precepts
[to] disappear for a time; cease occurring for a while
umami; savory taste
especially; particularly; in particular
teak chest/trunk
drainage (of water); water removal
collapse; cave-in; crumbling
knee ligament(s); knee tendon(s)
limescale; mineral scale deposit