This is the 222nd most frequent Thai word.
ตาม
"ตาม" means "to follow," "along," or "according to" in English.
Here, 'ตาม' is used as a preposition meaning 'along' or 'following', referring to the direction to follow.
เธอไปตามเส้นทางนี้จะถึงสถานีขนส่ง
Follow this path and you'll reach the bus station.
In this sentence, 'ตาม' means 'according to' or 'in accordance with' someone's directive.
เขาทำงานตามคำสั่งของหัวหน้าเสมอ
He always works according to the boss's orders.
'ตาม' here signifies 'to follow' or 'going after' something or someone.