Sheriff
na2sjaʔase2phaʔ
In Thai นายอำเภอ
Thai uses a term that translates to 'district officer' or 'sheriff', reflecting the function of the role.
Example
"นายอำเภอจับกุมอาชญากร (Nai amphoe jap kum a-cha-ya-gon - The sheriff arrested the criminal.)"