★ U+0E32: Technical Specifications for Thai Character Sara Aa (า)
The Thai Character Sara Aa (“า” U+0E32) is a critical vowel sign in the Thai script, representing the long ‘a’ sound. This resource provides developers and enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this essential codepoint.
U+0E32 Thai Vowel Sign Specifications and Properties
The Unicode codepoint **U+0E32** formally identifies the character Thai Character Sara Aa. It is categorized as an Other Letter and exhibits a Left To Right bidirectional class, crucial for correct rendering flow. It was formally introduced to Unicode in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is situated within the **Thai** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, confirming its foundational status in the Thai character set.
Core Unicode Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Thai Character Sara Aa |
| **Unicode Codepoint** | U+0E32 |
| **Unicode Version** | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| **Block** | Thai |
| **Plane** | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Directionality and Script Data
| Bidirectional Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Other Data | |
|---|---|
| Category | Value |
| *Category* | Other Letter |
| *Script* | Thai |
| *Combining Class* | Not Reordered |
Encoding Conversions and Developer Resources
U+0E32 Conversion Strings
| Language/Format | Code String |
|---|---|
| HTML (decimal) | า |
| HTML (hex) | า |
| HTML (named) | - |
| *URL Escape Code* | %E0%B8%B2 |
| *CSS* | 00E32 |
| **JavaScript, JSON** | u0E32 |
| **C, C++, Java** | u0E32 |
| **Python** | u0E32 |
| **Rust** | u{0E32} |
| **Ruby** | u0E32 |
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
\u0E32
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hex)
| Encoding | Hex Value |
|---|---|
| ***UTF-8*** | 0xE0 0xB8 0xB2 |
| ***UTF-16*** | 0x0E32 |
| ***UTF-32*** | 0x00000E32 |
Platform Typing Instructions
How to type “า”
Font Preview
The visual representation of **Thai Character Sara Aa** is highly dependent on the chosen font. Below demonstrates how **U+0E32** appears in several standard font families, providing insight into its rendering across various typographic environments.
- า
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- า
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- า
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Related Thai Characters
- ำ U+0E33
Thai Character Sara Am
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate implementation of Thai vowels, including the **Thai Character Sara Aa** (U+0E32), is paramount for effective localization. Developers rely on precise technical data to ensure correct font handling and encoding across different platforms. This level of detail, available through iloveunicode.com, is crucial for building robust, multilingual applications.