Thai reading challenge #1

Can you read this word? The arrow gives it away, but see if you can sound out the word anyway.

Let’s take it step by step.

1. The main character is ข (kor kai, egg).
2. It’s surrounded by the vowel เ-า (sara au).
3. The accent mark – ้ (mai tho) is on top, giving it a falling tone.

k + au + (falling tone) = kaao = enter.