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Thai

กระทรวงต่างประเทศ

Components

กระทรวง
ต่างประเทศ

Pronunciation

krasuaŋ tàaŋ pràthêet

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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  1. 1 Ministry of Foreign Affairs、Department of State [U.S.]、foreign ministry

This refers to the government ministry or department responsible for foreign affairs and diplomacy.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs、Department of State [U.S.]、foreign ministry

Noun⭐️2 Not often used

A government ministry or department in charge of foreign affairs, diplomacy, and international relations. The more formal Thai name is usually กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ.

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Learning notes

Explanation

กระทรวง means “ministry,” and ต่างประเทศ means “foreign country” or “abroad.” Together, the phrase means the ministry responsible for foreign affairs. For the official Thai government name, กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ is the more natural form.

Usage

You see this word in news, diplomacy, government statements, visa and consular matters, and discussions of international relations.

Caution

For official writing or the Thai ministry’s proper name, use กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ.

Differences from similar words

1 Ministry of Foreign Affairs synonyms

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