The term 'THAI OR LAOTIAN' is an answer to the crossword clue 'ASIAN' (5 letters). Thai and Laotian are two countries located in Southeast Asia. Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Laos is bordered by Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Cambodia. Both countries have a rich cultural heritage and share many similarities in language, religion, and cuisine.