Malaysian Siamese is a term commonly referred to Malaysians of Thai ethnicity. Politically, Malaysian Siamese are recognised as Bumiputeras and are given similar status with the Malays, Kadazan-Dusuns, Ibans and Malaccan Portuguese.

Religion

Most Malaysian Siams are Buddhist of the Theravada sect. Their place of worship is called the Wat. Each Wat has several monks administering it.

Culture

Most Malaysian Siams lead a way of life similar to the Malays. This is evident especially among the Kelantanse Siams. One could not differentiate a Malay or a Siam if they are not heard speaking their own language. The only distinctive mark among them is their religion and language. Otherwise Malaysian Siams are like Malays as they also speak fluent local Malay dialects.

The Malaysian Siamese often get patronage from the state governments for their community well being. Often, temples are given generous fundings by the governments.

Statistics

• In 2000, the national statistics cited 50,211 individuals of Thai ethnicity in Malaysia. Among these, 38,353 (or 76.4% of them) holds Malaysian citizenship.

Significant Malaysian Siamese people

• Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah of Terengganu

• Tunku Abdul Rahman - Malaysia's first prime minister

• Lady Meriam - Tunku Abdul Rahman's first wife

• Samransak Kram - Malaysian national footballer

• Manopsak Kram - Malaysian national footballer

• Adrien Jurad Chamrong - Malaysian footballer

• Pradisth a/l Fun Pon - Malaysian national swimmer

• Dato’ Sawai @ Boon Chock - Pengarah, Special Project di ICLIF, Bank Negara

• Siri Neng Buah - Pengarah Bahagian, Jabatan Warisan Negara

• Kasim Cha Tong Ratnawongse - Lawyer

• Nai Allief Pickering @ Mr Daun - Press photographer

• Jacqueline Ann Surin - Journalist

• Opat Rattanachot - Journalist, Utusan Malaysia newspaper

• Manit a/l See Nam - Information Officer, Information Department of Malaysia

• Surin Suksuwan - Chief Technical Officer, WWF Malaysia

• Siw Chun a/p Eam - Senator

• Derani A/P Tan Bun Bang - Pegawai Unit Penilaian Tahap Kompetensi di Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Pulau Pinang ]]

• Aanont Wathanasin - Radio DJ and Television Game Show Host

• Som khiat charensuk-''Singer New Star Will Born The Star 5