The Thai or Wichien Maat is a newly renamed but old cat breed, related to but different from the Western, modern-style Siamese cat.
The Thai (Wichien Maat) is a highly elegant, intensely vocal breed, representing the traditional, "apple-headed" or Old-style Siamese cat before modern show breeding created the extreme, tubular Siamese of today. They possess the classic pointed coat, brilliant blue eyes, and an immensely popular cat breed personality.
The Thai cat is famously described as a "dog in a cat's body." They are brilliantly smart, fiercely loyal, and absolutely demand to be the center of your universe, using their loud voice constantly. Exotic, regal cat names are a perfect fit. Crucial pet care requires immense amounts of interactive playtime and absolute companionship; they suffer from severe separation anxiety if left alone.