Differences in Some Thai Words Used by Men and Women Part 3: Third-Person Pronouns Third-person pronouns are used to refer to other people. The choice of pronoun often depends on the context, the level of familiarity, and the gender of the speaker or the person being referred to, making communication polite and natural. 1. Khao (/kʰǎw/, เขา) A third-person pronoun used to refer to people in general. Neutral, polite, and widely used. 2. Thoe (/tʰɤː/, เธอ) Used for women in the third person. Neutral, polite, and suitable for most situations. 3. Man (/mān/, มัน) Used for animals, objects, or people in a disrespectful way. Often conveys negative feelings or is used only among close friends. 4. Kae (/kɛː/, แก) Used for someone older or more senior. Commonly used in casual conversations and is informal. 5.Ai Nun (/ʔāj nán/, ไอ้นั่น) Used for men in the third person, usually in gossip. The tone and the speaker’s mood determine how strong or coarse it sounds. 6. Ee Nun (/ʔiː nán/, อีนั่น) Used to refer to women or ladyboys, usually in gossip. The tone and the speaker’s mood determine how harsh it sounds. 7.Nang (/nāːŋ/, นาง) Slang used by women or ladyboys to refer to others. Mostly used in casual or playful contexts 8. Nang (/nǎŋ/, นัง) Slang used by women or ladyboys to refer to others. Mostly used in casual or playful contexts 9. Nang Nun (/nāŋ nán/, นังนั่น) Used to refer to women, often in gossip or in a rude way. The tone and the speaker’s mood set how harsh it sounds. Thai third-person pronouns reflect gender, politeness, and social context. Some are neutral, while others are mainly used by women, men, or ladyboys, and some are informal or slang. Understanding these differences helps speakers use the right word for the person and situation.