Plural group demonstratives (เหล่านี้, เหล่านั้น)

Plural Demonstratives Without Classifiers

In Thai, when pointing out a singular object, you typically use the pattern: [Noun] + [Classifier] + นี้/นั้น (this/that).

However, to refer to a collective group or multiple items ("these" or "those"), you drop the classifier entirely. Instead, place the plural group demonstrative directly after the noun:

• เหล่านี้ (these)
• เหล่านั้น (those)

[Noun] + เหล่านี้ / เหล่านั้น

Applying Plural Demonstratives to City Planning

Because they refer to groups and collections, these demonstratives are very common when discussing broad categories like districts, infrastructure, or urban development.

Usage in Context

Just like singular nouns, nouns modified by plural demonstratives can be used seamlessly as the subject of a sentence, or as an object following verbs and prepositions.