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Thai Lilac, Thai Blue Point and Thai Lilac Point

Also called Thai Lilac, Thai Blue Point, Thai Lilac Point, Thai (GCCF)

VarietyShort profile

From Thailand-derived Korat lines; the colours first appeared in UK Korat litters in 1989.1

At a glance the quick version

Weight3.6 to 4.5 kg2
Lifespanfrom 15 years2
Sizemedium

GCCF gives 8-10 lb (about 3.6-4.5 kg) for the breed, males larger.

Korat-style devotion
lively and intelligent
easy-care coat
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Coat and looks how to spot one

short to medium, fine, glossy close-lying coat

Built exactly like a Korat: a medium, muscular cat with a heart-shaped face, large round eyes and high-set ears with rounded tips. Only the colour differs, and every variety carries silver tipping that gives the coat a soft sheen.21

ColoursThai Lilac: warm pinky-beige tipped with silver, green eyesThai Blue Point: off-white body with silver-tipped blue points, blue eyesThai Lilac Point: pale body with lilac points, blue eyes123

Personality what they are like

Essentially a Korat in a different coat: bright, lively and sociable, chatty with its people and quick to form a close family bond.12

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Lively and playful; daily interactive games suit it well.2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Low maintenance. A weekly going-over with a grooming glove or rubber brush lifts out dead hair.2

Home where they are happiest

Suits an indoor-focused home with play and climbing space; GCCF notes these cats often prefer being the only cat.2

Food basics what goes in the bowl

Needs a complete, balanced cat food built around animal protein, with fresh water always available; portion treats so the cat stays trim.2

Company who they like around

Very people-oriented and forms strong family bonds; often happiest as a single cat.2

The story where it all began

Lilac and pointed kittens appeared from hidden recessive genes in British Korat litters from 1989, likely a legacy of Siamese, Korat and Burmese cats living side by side in Thailand long ago. GCCF gave them preliminary recognition in 2002 under the name Thai, and they have since progressed to championship status.12

Fun facts for the dinner table

  1. 1

    Breeders call them 'Korats wearing a different coat' because they share the Korat standard apart from colour.1

  2. 2

    DNA tests let breeders identify cats that carry the hidden lilac and pointed genes.1

  3. 3

    Even the pointed varieties keep the Korat's silver tipping on their coloured points.2

Recognised by the official bits

GCCF
Preliminary recognition Feb 2002, provisional Oct 2008, Intermediate Certificates from June 20091
GCCF
Now listed with championship status; standard covers Thai Lilac, Thai Blue Point and Thai Lilac Point2
GCCF
Breed standard template (TAI)3

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Thai Lilac, Thai Blue Point and Thai Lilac Point. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

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  1. Thai Lilac and Thai Blue Point - Korat Cat Fanciers' Association (UK) korats.org.ukused for history, recognition timeline, colours
  2. Thai - GCCF gccfcats.orgused for appearance, colours, temperament, size, lifespan, care
  3. GCCF Thai standard template gccfcats.orgused for variety names incl. Thai Lilac Point
  4. Korat - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for background on the parent breed

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.