ปลัด
bpà-làt[ ปะ-หฺลัด ]
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The number two who quietly runs it all — 'a deputy,' the permanent secretary.
- NounBuilt up from ปลัด5ปลัดกระทรวงbpà-làt grà-suuangpermanent secretaryOften heardWorth learningปลัดกรุงเทพมหานครbpà-làt grung têp má-hăa ná-konPermanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan AdministrationObscureSafe to skip for nowปลัดบัญชีทหารbpà-làt ban-chee tá-hăanComptroller GeneralObscureSafe to skip for nowปลัดอำเภอbpà-làt am-perassistant district officeObscureSafe to skip for now