U+0E02 "ข" Thai Character Kho Khai Unicode Character

U+0E02 "ข" Thai Character Kho Khai is the second consonant in the Thai alphabet, representing a high-class consonant with an aspirated /kʰ/ sound, similar to the 'k' in English "kite" but with a strong puff of air. Its name, "Kho Khai," comes from the Thai word "ไข่" (kai) meaning "egg," as the letter's traditional mnemonic associates it with a chicken laying an egg. This character is used exclusively in writing the Thai language and is never found in final syllable positions, as Thai script restricts certain consonants from closing syllables. In Unicode and digital text, it allows the correct rendering of Thai words and is essential for the language's unique orthography, where tone marks and vowel symbols are placed around the consonant.