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There might be more to a name than it appears on the surface. Perhaps a clever namechange alone cannot solve social problems, but it helps alleviate them. Gandhi realized this when he changed the name of the lowest Indian cast (Pariah) from "Untouchables" to "Children of God" Quite a difference, I would say.

The proposed change of Thailand to Siam can be viewed as another example of political correctness in the Land of Smiles.

Personally I like the name "Siam" more. To me it represents a land of ancient times, unspoiled by Western influences. Sometimes I like standing amongst the ancient ruins and imagine a time when they were teeming with life.

If you have the opportunity to read Siam literature, I highly recommend doing so.