U+0E4C "์" Thai Character Thanthakhat Unicode Character

U+0E4C "์" Thai Character Thanthakhat is a diacritical mark used in the Thai script, known as the thanthakhat or "karan," which functions as a silent or cancellation symbol. When placed above a consonant, it indicates that the consonant should not be pronounced, effectively silencing the letter within a word. This character is commonly applied in Thai to represent the pronunciation of loanwords from languages like Pali, Sanskrit, or English, where certain letters are written historically but are not sounded in modern speech. Its usage is essential for accurate transliteration and proper spelling in the Thai writing system.