What Are People From Thailand Called?

Name: Thailand
Address: Southeast Asia, Thailand

Southeast Asia, Thailand

Thailand

People from Thailand are called:

People from Thailand are called Thai.

Demonym:

Thai

Pronunciation:

/taɪ/

About Thailand

Capital city: Bangkok.
Only Southeast Asian country never colonized by European powers.
Constitutional monarchy with rich cultural heritage.
Major tourist destination known for temples, beaches, and cuisine.
Second-largest economy in Southeast Asia.

Quick Facts

Population:: 71,801,279 (2024 est.)
Country:: Thailand
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Thai' meaning 'free'. The demonym 'Thai' is both singular and plural.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Myanmar

west of Thailand

People are called:

Burmese

Laos

northeast of Thailand

People are called:

Laotian

Cambodia

east of Thailand

People are called:

Cambodian

Quick Facts

Population:: 71,801,279 (2024 est.)
Country:: Thailand
Region:: Southeast Asia

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