In Thailand the landrace ancestor of this elegant cat is known as the wichien-maat which means 'moon diamond' or 'diamonds and gold'. The wichien-maat, along with other cats, is named, described and illustrated centuries ago in the "Tamra Maew" book of cat poems.Over the years, the wichien-maat has stayed true to its original breeding, which is still seen today in Thailand where it remains a popular cat.