Today in History: Siam changes its name to Thailand
- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Today in History: Siam changes its name to Thailand
On June 24, 1939, the Southeast Asian country of Siam changed its name to Thailand. (It reverted to Siam in 1945, then became Thailand once again in 1949.)