Thai History
Thailand was known as Siam, a name which Europeans had referred to the kingdom from the 16th century. However, it was rename to Thailand which direct translation from Thai word "Prathet Thai" meaning country of Thai..
Thai Language
Thai language is an ancient Indian languages. It has also influenced by various Chinese dialects and by Malay. The modern Thai alphabet contains 44 consonants, 24 vowels and 5 tones. Words often show link with other languages.
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