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What country is named after Siamese?

Siam is the former name for Thailand.


Siamese cats are named for Siam which is the former name of this country?

Thailand.


What was thiland once called?

Until 1939 Thailand was named Siam.


What country is Bangkok the capital?

Bangkok is the capital city of the country of Thailand.


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Two main rain forests can be found Thailand. They are named Khao Sok National Park and Khao Yai National Park.


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The bridge was named after the river Khwae Yai in Thailand .


Did the name Thailand come from a mother such named lady Thiang?

"Thai" is the word for free in Siamese. Therefore, the nation is considered the Land of the Free. Thailand has never been conquered by an outside force.


Country of Siam became what modern country?

Thailand is the name of the country that was formerly named Siam. Siam was the name of the country before June 24, 1939, and was again for a short time between September 8, 1945 and July 20, 1949.


What country has baht as their currency?

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What country is called the land of trees?

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What is Thailand called now?

Thailand


Former name of thailand?

Name "Thailand" come from the Field Marshall "Plak Piboonsongklam" about 70-80 years ago. He needed develope nation to be the civilized country. So, he changed many structures in Thailand such as Dressing, Words of greet, folkways, traditional culture, New year day (old new year day of Thailand is April 1) became to January 1, etc. The previous name of Thailand is "SIAM" But now, many foreigner also well-known "SIAM" as same as Thailand too.