U+0E2D "อ" Thai Character O Ang Unicode Character

U+0E2D "อ" Thai Character O Ang is a fundamental letter in the Thai alphabet, functioning as a vowel symbol and also as a consonant with a null inherent sound. It represents the vowel sound "o" in its role as a vowel, but when used as a consonant, it acts as a silent initial, allowing the following vowel to be pronounced at the start of a syllable. This character is classified as a low-class consonant in Thai, influencing tonal pronunciation, and it appears frequently in words and names, including the spelling of "Ang" itself. Its design is iconic, resembling a simple circle, and it is a cornerstone of written Thai, often taught to beginners as one of the first letters.