The phrase 'ในที่ (nai thîi)' in Thai is usually used to refer to a specific location or to connect two clauses in a sentence. It can denote a physical place or a metaphorical space, similar to the English phrases 'in which' or 'where'. It can be used in spatial, abstract, or metaphorical contexts and provides a bridge between the details of an action or situation and its setting or broader context.