Siam

Historical name of Thailand.

Thailand Siam Kingdom

Siam refers to the historical name of Thailand prior to its current official designation. It encompasses the cultural, political, and geographical identity of Thailand during periods when it was known internationally as Siam.

/saɪˈæm/

Siam is derived from Sanskrit Śyāma, meaning 'dark brown,' referring to the soil or people.

Siam was the old name for Thailand, like calling a country by its former title.

What is Siam? It was the historical name for Thailand
When did it change to Thailand? Thailand officially changed its name from Siam in 1939
Why was it called Siam? The name 'Siam' comes from the Sanskrit word for the region

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