Siam

[ sahy-am, sahy-am ]

noun

1. former name of Thailand ( def 1 ).
2. Gulf of, Thailand ( def 2 ).

Siam

/ ˈsaɪæm; saɪˈæm /

noun

1. the former name (until 1939 and 1945–49) of Thailand
2. Gulf of Siam
   an arm of the South China Sea between the Malay Peninsula and Indochina the former name of (the Gulf of) Thailand

Example Sentences

The Pizza Port Brewing Company and Pizzeria Luigi both have meat and vegan pies, and there are also two Thai restaurants nearby, Aroma Thai and Siam Imperial Kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times

Gaza City resident Said Siam said prices have dropped in recent weeks.

From Seattle Times

In case you were wondering, there is a Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui, where guests can stay in private villas overlooking the Gulf of Siam.

From Los Angeles Times

“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead.

From Seattle Times

In a clothing shop in Siam Square, a commercial hub in Thailand’s capital, the happy couple excitedly eyed multi-colored garments as they discussed their potential wedding.

From Seattle Times