thailand
n. uncountablen. a country in Southeast Asia known for its tropical beaches, royal palaces, and ancient temples. People often visit for its famous food and warm weather.
n. a sovereign state in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. It is a constitutional monarchy formerly known as Siam.
I am planning a trip to Thailand next winter.
Many international travelers fly into Bangkok before exploring the islands in the south of Thailand.
The agricultural sector in Thailand remains a significant part of the national economy, particularly through the export of high-quality rice and rubber to global markets.
From Thai + -land, from Thai ไทย (tai), from ไท (tai, “Tai, or 'free' via folk etymology”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without a definite article.
Last updated May 2, 2026