In Thai, 'ถึงแม้ว่า (thʉ̌ng mâe wâa)' is often used to introduce a condition or circumstance that one could imagine happening, similar to the English 'even if', or 'although'. It is typically found at the beginning of the sentence or clause that expresses a hypothetical situation or a contrary fact. It is often used to indicate that the situation in the main clause exists or will happen despite the situation in the clause that follows 'ถึงแม้ว่า'.