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Thai coat colors and patterns

Which Thai? The international breed (TICA/FIFe/WCF) wears the full classic pointed spectrum. TICA's standard literally says COLORS: All, and FIFe's current standard recognizes a materially wide range including tabby points. GCCF's different, Korat-descended Thai comes in exactly three: Thai Blue Point, Thai Lilac, Thai Lilac Point. The split is the single most important fact on this page, and every color claim carries its registry.

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The color palette

Seal point

Blue point

Tabby point (FIFe-recognized)

Lilac (GCCF's TAI only)

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The Thai in color

Seal point Thai cat in profile wearing a pink collar, blue eyes and a rounded head
Seal point Thai cat in profile wearing a pink collar, blue eyes and a rounded head
Seal point Thai cat lying on a windowsill, watching a toy mouse near the window
Seal point Thai cat lying on a windowsill, watching a toy mouse near the window
Seal point Thai cat sitting on an outdoor table beside a potted plant
Seal point Thai cat sitting on an outdoor table beside a potted plant
Blue point Thai cat close up, bright blue eyes and large ears
Blue point Thai cat close up, bright blue eyes and large ears
Extreme close-up of a blue point Thai cat's face, intense blue eyes on the camera
Extreme close-up of a blue point Thai cat's face, intense blue eyes on the camera

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What the standard says

Which Thai? The international breed (TICA/FIFe/WCF) wears the full classic pointed spectrum. TICA's standard literally says COLORS: All, and FIFe's current standard recognizes a materially wide range including tabby points. GCCF's different, Korat-descended Thai comes in exactly three: Thai Blue Point, Thai Lilac, Thai Lilac Point. The split is the single most important fact on this page, and every color claim carries its registry.

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