Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The official name for the country commonly known as Thailand: "Kingdom of Thailand" is the formal, official name for the sovereign state located in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Siam.

Usage

• The term "Kingdom of Thailand" is used in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the nation.
• It specifies the country's status as a constitutional monarchy.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ambassador presented his credentials to the Kingdom of Thailand.
  • The Kingdom of Thailand is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful beaches.

Advanced Usage

• In formal treaties and documents: The full official name is typically used.
  • The agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Thailand.

Variants and Related Words

• Thailand (Proper noun): The common, shorter name for the country.
  • We are traveling to Thailand next month.
• Siam (Proper noun, historical): The former name of the kingdom before 1939.
  • The city of Ayutthaya was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Siam.

Synonyms

• Thailand: The conventional short form name.
• Siam (historical): The former official name.

Noun

1. a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
   • Thailand is the official name of the former Siam