gulf of thailand

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Definition of gulf of thailand in English English dictionary

An inland body of water in the Pacific Ocean that is southeast of Southeast Asia below the countries of Myanmar,Thailand,and Cambodia,and is close to the Malay Peninsula of Malaysia

formerly Gulf of Siam Inlet of the South China Sea. Mostly bordering Thailand, though Cambodia and Vietnam form its southeastern shore, it is 300-350 mi (500-560 km) wide and 450 mi (725 km) long. Thailand's main harbours lie along its shores, its waters are important fishing grounds, and beaches along its coast are popular tourist attractions

an arm of the South China Sea between Indochina and the Malay Peninsula

Hyphenation

gulf of Thai·land

Turkish pronunciation

gʌlf ıv tayländ

Pronunciation

/ˈgəlf əv ˈtīˌland/ /ˈɡʌlf əv ˈtaɪˌlænd/