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Thailand (noun) means a country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Siam, with Bangkok as its capital. Example: “Thailand is famous for its beaches and street food.”
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A country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Siam, with Bangkok as its capital.
"Thailand is famous for its beaches and street food."
"Millions of tourists visit Thailand every year."
How to use Thailand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Southeast Asian nation once called Siam.
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Etymology
From Thai + "land" — literally "land of the Thai people," from ไทย (tai).
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siam
kingdom of thailand
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Thailand” mean?
The word “Thailand” means a country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Siam, with Bangkok as its capital. In plain terms, the Southeast Asian nation once called Siam.
How do you use “Thailand” in a sentence?
Here is “Thailand” used in a sentence: “Thailand is famous for its beaches and street food.”
What part of speech is “Thailand”?
“Thailand” is a noun.
Is “Thailand” a common word?
“Thailand” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What was Thailand called before?
Thailand was formerly known as Siam. The country adopted the name Thailand, meaning 'land of the free', in place of Siam, and its capital city is Bangkok.
What is the difference between 'Thailand', 'Thai', and 'Siam'?
'Thailand' is the name of the Southeast Asian country. 'Thai' is the adjective and the term for its people and language, as in 'Thai food'. 'Siam' is the country's former name, used before it became Thailand.
Should 'Thailand' always be capitalised?
Yes. 'Thailand' is a proper noun naming a specific country, so it is always written with a capital 'T', whether it appears at the start of a sentence or in the middle.
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