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Thai names, like Lao ones, use the Western order of a given name followed by a family name. This differs from the patterns of Cambodian, Vietnamese, and some other Southeast Asian cultures, which place the family name first. Like Iranian and Turkish counterparts, Thai family names are a relatively recent introduction. They are required to be unique to a family; they are usually quite long as a result. Prior to the promulgation of the Surname Act of 1913 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), inhabitants of Siam did not have surnames, identifying themselves instead by their parents' given names or the place they resided.[1] While given names are used in formal settings and for recordkeeping, most Thais are also given a nickname at birth that is used in daily life. This nickname takes precedence over the given name in most other social situations, including school or the workplace. Last names became legally required of Thai citizens in 1913 with the passing of the Surname Act 1913.[2][1] Until th

Thai name - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thai naming conventions and laws in Thailand This article needs more citations . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . Find sources: "Thai name" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( November 2020 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Part of a series on the Culture of Thailand People Demographics Ethnic groups in Thailand Thais Thai Chinese Thai Malays Isan people Northern Khmer people Northern Thai Peopling of

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