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TH K2D July8
Information verified as of July 2026
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How to install & use
- Windows — Download the .zip, unzip it, then right-click the .ttf/.otf file → “Install”.
- macOS — Double-click the .ttf/.otf file, then click “Install Font” in Font Book.
- Web — Self-host the font files and declare them with @font-face in your CSS.
Preview TH K2D July8
TH K2D July8 is a foundry/desktop font, so it can’t be embedded as a free webfont for a live preview here. See the specimen above for the real letterforms, or load your own text into the Thai Font Tester to compare it against the free Google Fonts alternatives.
What TH K2D July8 is
TH K2D July8 is one of Thailand’s 13 National Fonts — a looped Thai face in four styles designed by Kant Rodsawat, released free in 2007 by SIPA and the Department of Intellectual Property. The “July8” in its name commemorates a creation date; the “TH” prefix marks it as part of the government’s royalty-free font set.
The important surprise sits in its construction. The widely used Google Fonts family called K2D is a loopless geometric sans by Cadson Demak. The original TH K2D July8 in the National Font package is a looped (มีหัว) face — a different design with the same short name. Anyone searching “K2D” for a government document needs to know which file they are actually installing.
That makes TH K2D July8 the more traditional of the two: a looped text-capable face with enough character to read as distinctive rather than neutral. See /learn/typography/ for how looped and loopless Thai construction differ and why it matters.
Character design and tone
TH K2D July8 keeps the classic looped Thai skeleton but refines it toward a clean, contemporary rhythm — looped consonant heads, even strokes, and a full character set of Thai and Latin. The loops on ก, ถ and ภ are drawn openly, holding the traditional structure while smoothing the finish.
Compared with the strict document neutrality of Sarabun, K2D July8 carries a touch more personality, which pushes it toward headings and short display lines as much as body text. Its Latin companion sits at a matched size so bilingual settings stay even.
The overall tone is modern-but-rooted: recognisably a looped Thai face, drawn with the tidiness of a digital revival rather than the softness of handwriting.
Weights and availability
TH K2D July8 ships four cuts — Regular, Italic, Bold and Bold Italic — the standard National Font loadout, distributed as TrueType through f0nt.com. Download it from the f0nt.com National Fonts package, the single channel SIPA used to release all thirteen originals.
If you specifically want the loopless geometric sans, that is the separate Google Fonts K2D family — different file, different licence (OFL), wider weight range.
Best use cases
TH K2D July8 works best where a looped Thai face needs a little more character than a plain document sans. Strong briefs:
- Headings and short display lines that want a traditional looped feel
- Posters, notices and signage with a modern-but-rooted tone
- Bilingual Thai-English layouts needing an even, distinctive text texture
- Editorial titling inside the free National Font set
Where it does not fit: strict official correspondence, which expects Sarabun or TH Sarabun New, and screen UI, where Noto Sans Thai offers a broader system.
Licensing
TH K2D July8 is free to use: it is one of the 13 SIPA National Fonts released royalty-free by the Department of Intellectual Property for public and official use. Verify the distribution on the f0nt.com National Fonts page. Commercial use, redistribution and embedding are permitted. For a plain-language guide to Thai font licences, see /learn/typography/thai-font-licensing/.
Frequently asked questions about TH K2D July8
Is TH K2D July8 free for commercial use?
Yes — TH K2D July8 is free for both personal and commercial use. You can use it in client work, apps, products, and websites at no cost, and self-host or embed it. The only OFL condition is that you don’t sell the font files on their own.
How many weights does TH K2D July8 have?
TH K2D July8 ships in 4 weights: Regular, Italic, Bold, Bold Italic. Pick a heavier weight for display and headlines, and a Regular or lighter weight for body text and long-form reading.
Does TH K2D July8 support Latin and English characters?
Yes — TH K2D July8 includes a Latin character set alongside Thai, so it can set English and Thai in one typeface. That makes it a practical choice for bilingual branding, packaging, and UI.
Where can I download TH K2D July8?
Get TH K2D July8 from SIPA / Department of Intellectual Property. Use the download/license button at the top of this page for the official source — avoid third-party font sites, which often ship outdated or unlicensed files.
What fonts are similar to TH K2D July8?
The closest alternatives to TH K2D July8 are K2D, Itim, Mali. They share a similar style and use case, so they’re the first faces to compare if you need a different weight range, license, or price.
Who designed TH K2D July8?
TH K2D July8 was designed by Kant Rodsawat at SIPA / Department of Intellectual Property, released in 2010. Full designer credit and the primary source are listed at the bottom of this page.
Information verified as of July 2026
Sources
- TH K2D July8 is one of the 13 National Fonts designated by Thailand's Council of Ministers in 2010, designed by Kant Rodsawat.—Wikipedia, National Fonts (accessed Jul 16, 2026)
- TH K2D July8 ships four styles — Regular, Italic, Bold and Bold Italic — is a looped Thai face supporting Thai and Latin, and was released in 2007 (2550 BE).—Thaifaces specimen — TH K2D July8 (accessed Jul 16, 2026)
- TH K2D July8 is distributed free within the 13 SIPA National Fonts package.—f0nt.com — 13 free standard fonts from SIPA (accessed Jul 16, 2026)