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The Burma-Thailand Railway: Memory and History by Gavan McCormack, Hank Nelson, 1994-02
History of Thailand & Cambodia: From the days of Angkor to the present by Manich Jumsai, 1987
History of Thailand and Cambodia by M. L. Jumsai, 1970-06
Lords of life: A history of the kings of Thailand by Chula Chakrabongse, 1982
Wild Thailand by Belinda Stewart-Cox, 1995-12-12
The Thaksinization Of Thailand (NIAS Studies in Contemporary Asian History) by Duncan McCargo, Ukrist Pathmanand, 2004-11-30
Hell under the Rising Sun: Texan POWs and the Building of the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series) by Kelly E. Crager, 2008-01-22
The Dutch in Seventeenth Century Thailand (Special Report Series, Vol 16) by George Smith, 1977-10
The Chinese Émigrés of Thailand in the Twentieth Century by Disaphol Chansiri, 2008-01-28
The Royal Family of Thailand: The Descendants of King Chulalongkorn by Jeffrey Finestone, 1999-05-12
Prehistoric Ceramics of Northeastern Thailand (Bar International) by Brian Vincent, 1988-12-31
The balancing act: A history of modern Thailand by Joseph J Wright, 1991

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Thailand's History
It is difficult to determine the type of culture which existed in thailand before the Christian era, since no written records or chronologies exist but
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Extractions: It is difficult to determine the type of culture which existed in Thailand before the Christian era, since no written records or chronologies exist but archeological excavations in the area north of Nakorn Ratchasima indicate that there were people living here over 4000 years ago. However, by the 6th century AD thriving agricultural communities were established from as far north as Lamphun to Pattani in Southern Thailand . Theravada Buddhism was flourishing, and probably entered the region around the 2nd or 3rd centuries BC when Indian missionaries were said to have been sent to a land called "Suvarnabhumi". (An area comprising Burma, Central Thailand and Cambodia). The Dvaravati period, a loose collection of city states, centred around the Nakhon Pathom area, and lasted until the 11th century when it quickly declined under the political domination of invading Khmers. During the 13th century several Thai principalities in the Mekong valley united and took Haripunchai from the Mons and the Sukhothai area from the Khmers. The Sukhothai kingdom declared its independence in 1238 and quickly began to expand. At its height the kingdom stretched from Nakhon Si Thammarat in the south to Vientiane in Laos, and Pegu in Burma. Sukhothai is considered by most Thai historians to be the first true Thai kingdom.
Thailand's History
thailand ( Siam ) history as understood by a Farang. Below is a short synopsis interpretation of the Thai historical events listed
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Extractions: Thailand ( Siam ) History as understood by a Farang. Below is a short 'synopsis interpretation' of the Thai historical events listed in this Thai History Timeline Chart Lore of Thai Kings and Burmese Princes settling national disputes through Elephant Jousting in The Warriors and Builders are both well represented in Thai history. Archeology ( not the usual well embellished politically motivated folk tale ) is the true historical record. "What is history but a fable agreed upon?" ~ Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) Thailand has a well preserved archeological record dating back to pre iron age nomadic hunter and gatherers. There is archeological record to document that the worlds first bronze age culture, as well as the worlds first rice farmer, was in Issan of eastern Thailand. Pottery shards bearing the imprint of both grains and husks of rice were discovered at Non Nok Tha near Korat dating from at least 4000 B.C. The world's first domestic cultivation of rice was in Issan near today's Korat.
THAI HISTORY
an insight to Thai history, culture, hero's and battles Thai history. Please note that this is not a complete historical background, but a reference to the people's of thailand
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Thailand's Sala Net - Interactive Guide To Thailand, It's Provinces, Cities And
TopLists. Pattayanet thailandWeb.org Thai Top Sites thailandTopsites.de TopList of Siam thailand Topsites Chainat Legalizer Thai Area Lemon dawn of thailand.
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Thailand's Sala Net - Interactive Guide To Thailand, It's Provinces, Cities And
Information, General Information on thailand. Provinces, Travel guide by area North, Northeast, Central, East, South and then Province. history, Histroy of the
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The History Of Thailand
thailand is one of the few countries in the world which has never been colonised. the origins of thailand and the Thai people go back much further. Prehistory
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Extractions: The Making of a Nation Thailand is one of the few countries in the world which has never been colonised. The first independent Thai Kingdom was established in 1238, but the origins of Thailand and the Thai people go back much further. The central area of Indochina from the Maekhong River valley to the Khorat Plateau was inhabited as far back as 10,000 years. Linguistic scholars can trace origins of ancient Chinese to an earlier Thai language. Archaeology gives us several pointers to early development of the human race in the area. For example, in the Ban Chieng area of north-east Thailand:
HIV And AIDS In Thailand
Information about HIV/AIDS in thailand. Covers the history, present situation and future challenges of HIV/AIDS.
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Extractions: The History of the AIDS Epidemic in Thailand There are very few developing countries in the world where public policy has been effective in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS on a national scale, but Thailand is an exception. A massive program to control HIV has reduced visits to commercial sex workers by half, raised condom usage, decreased STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) dramatically, and achieved substantial reductions in new HIV infections. Thailand, though, is also a reminder that success can be relative. Its well funded, politically supported and comprehensive prevention programmes have saved millions of lives, reducing the number of new HIV infections from 143,000 in 1991 to 29,000 in 2001. None the less, one-in-100 Thais in this country of 63.6 million people is infected with HIV, and AIDS has become the leading cause of death. However, unless past efforts are sustained and new sources of infection are addressed, the striking achievements made in controlling the epidemic could now be put at risk. There is a need in Thailand to continue strong HIV/AIDS prevention and education efforts in the future, as well as providing treatment and care for those living with HIV/AIDS The Start of the AIDS Epidemic in Thailand The first case of AIDS was reported in Thailand in 1984, and it is believed that widespread transmission began in the late 1980s.
History
history A LAND OF DISCOVERIES northeast hamlet of Ban Chiang indicates that the world s oldest Bronze Age civilisation was flourishing in thailand some 5,000
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Extractions: Sukhothai saw the Thais' gradual expansion throughout the entire Chao Phraya River basin, the establishment of Theravada Buddhism as the paramount Thai religion, the creation of the Thai alphabets and the first expression of nascent Thai art forms, including painting, sculpture, architecture and literature.
Thailand - History
history. Archeological discoveries around the northeast hamlet of Ban Chiang suggests that the world s oldest Bronze Age civilization had flourished in thailand
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Extractions: HOME Hotel Tour Cruise ... Car Select Destination Australia Bali Brunei China Hong Kong Japan Korea Macau Malaysia Myanmar New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam THAILAND Hotels In Thailand Popular Places Best of Thailand Entertainment ... General Info TRAVEL TOOLS Weather Check Currency Converter TimeZone Converter Language Translator ... Stock Index MARIMARI.COM About Us Contact Us Join Us Press Room ... Site Map History Archeological discoveries around the northeast hamlet of Ban Chiang suggests that the world's oldest Bronze Age civilization had flourished in Thailand some 5,600 years ago. Successive waves of immigrants, including Mons, Khmers, and Tais gradually entered the land mass known then as Siam, most of whom traveled slowly along fertile river valleys from Southern China. By the 11th and 12th Century, Khmers ruled much of the area from Angkor. By the early 1200s, the Tais had established small northern city states in Lanna, Phayao, and Sukhothai. In 1238, two Tai chieftains rebelled against Khmer suzerainty and established the fully independent Thai kingdom in Sukhothai (literally, 'Dawn of Happiness').
Southeast Asian History; History Of Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Burma, Laos,
history of Southeast Asia, thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Burma, Laos, Malaysia. history of thailand. Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, What to Do and See.
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Extractions: The original inhabitants of Southeast Asia were a short, hairy, black-skinned race related to the Australian Aborigines, commonly called Negritos. Today they are found only in the most remote areas, still living a stone age lifestyle, but once they roamed the entire region, hunting and practicing slash-and-burn agriculture as far north as the Yangtze River. At this early date the Khorat smiths were doing better work than their Mesopotamian counterparts; by 3000 B.C. they figured out that the strongest bronze alloy is made by mixing 1 part of tin with nine parts of copper. They were probably helped by a geographical advantage: Southeast Asia is the world's richest source of tin. Tin is uncommon in the West, and before the Mesopotamians discovered it, they made bronze by mixing copper and arsenic, with brittle and sometimes hazardous results. At the 1600 B.C. level, archeologists came across another important discovery: iron spearheads, knives and bracelets. Normally the Hittites of ancient Turkey are credited with being the first people to forge iron, but these objects are just as old as anything the Hittites produced. Around the same time, the people went from dry cultivation to the wet-cultivation of rice in flooded fields that is still practiced today; that greatly increased the total food supply. The
History Of North Thailand
Welcome to Chiangmai Chiangrai index of articles about the history of north thailand. Site Map. history of North thailand INDEX.
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Extractions: INDEX The history of some north Thailand cities extends back hundreds of years and spans several kingdoms. Here are articles about important people, place, and events that contributed to the creation of modern Thailand. History of Ayutthaya: Chiang Saen: King Chulalongkorn, Rama 5: Inthakhin Ceremony: King Bhumibol (Rama 9): Lanna Kingdom: Mauy Thai: Temples: Haripoonshai Temples in Lamphun Thai-ing the Knot: Thai Marriage Customs Then and Now, Part 1
Columbus World Travel Guide - South-East Asia - Thailand - History And Governmen
World Travel Guide thailand - history and Government - includes information on the constitution and politics.
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Extractions: History: The Kingdom of Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) was ruled by the Khmers, based in what is now neighbouring Cambodia, during the 11th and 12th centuries. In 1238, two Thai chieftains rebelled against Khmer domination and established the first independent Thai kingdom. Ayutthaya, to the north of Bangkok, was the capital of the kingdom from the early-14th century, until its destruction by Burmese invaders in 1767. The Burmese were quickly forced out and the monarchy re-established. The absolute rule of the monarchy lasted until 1932, when it was replaced by a system of constitutional monarchy. Thereafter, Thailand gradually installed a democratic, pluralistic system of government. Progress was slow, mainly because of the attitude of the military, which has traditionally exercised a strong (although rarely beneficial) influence on Thai politics. Since 1932, the army has taken over the government on no less than 17 occasions. During the Cold War, this was a minor consideration democratic governments were a rarity in the region and Thailands chief strategic ally, the USA, were more concerned with Thailands role as a bulwark against encroaching communism from elsewhere in Southeast Asia. In this regard, Thailand was an influential member of the main regional anti-communist bloc, Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Since the end of the Cold War, Thailand has been prominent in proposing the reformation of ASEAN into a regional trading bloc (see
Trams In Bangkok Part Of Thailand's History
2002 October 11 page was at http//www.nationmultimedia.com/travel/bangkok/ Trams in Bangkok part of thailand s history. Summarized Text Version
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Extractions: Sometimes it is hard to see the real Bangkok in Thailand. Tourists who expect temples on every corner and buffaloes grazing through in rice fields are surprised to find that Bangkok is a modern metropolis that never sleeps. Those who think they will find an ugly, nondescript Asian city in Thailand are greeted by the charm and grace of easygoing, smiling people at every turn. Bangkok is usually not mentioned in the same breath as other world capitals such as Paris, New York or London. It is the quintessential Asian city that has undergone miraculous and unimpeded growth, completely transforming itself every few decades. Bangkok locals seem to see it as some kind of village that got out of hand. Today platform-shoed schoolkids teeter along the skytrain platform high above the business district of Silom Road. But in the 1920s Silom was a dusty road with a canal running beside it. The city of Bangkok has grown in the most random way imaginable, and the big news of the day has been quickly forgotten by the next generation in Thailand.
Thaisite.com - HolidaySite - History - Travel- And Holidayinformation, Online Bo
HolidaySite history The early history of the area now known as thailand is difficult to document. There are few records available
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Extractions: History The early history of the area now known as Thailand is difficult to document. There are few records available today due to the lack of a unified system of writing, the ravages of the jungle environment on antiquities and the many times the inhabitants of this area were over come, enslaved or killed. This fertile and livable area has supported human life for a much longer period of time than we have verifiable written records. Founded in the thirteenth century, the Kingdom of Thailand was known until 1939 as Siam, a word that still, for many visitors, evokes visions of an ancient land of mystery and allure. Once referred to as Siamese, the people of Thailand are now called "Thai", which itself mean 'Free', Thailand being "The Land of The Free." If we trace the origins of the Thai we find their ancestors were a people of southern China called T'ai who slowly migrated throughout the area, some settling in what is now northern Thailand and establishing a fledgling Thai kingdom at Payao in 1096. Spurred by the Mongol conquest of China, the northern Thai kingdoms grew in size and numbers, with Lanna Thai and Sukhothai becoming especially important cities. Mengrai, a tribal leader who founded Lanna Thai, " A Million Rice Fields", named his Chiang Mai city which still today serves as a bastion of traditional Thai ways.
SMILE-A-DAY WORLD - AMAZING THAILAND - History Of Thailand
Prehistory. For example, in the Ban Chieng area of north-east thailand Prehistoric tools from the Chiang Saen region of northern thailand.
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Extractions: The Making of a Nation Thailand is one of the few countries in the world which has never been colonised. The first independent Thai Kingdom was established in 1238, but the origins of Thailand and the Thai people go back much further. The central area of Indochina from the Maekhong River valley to the Khorat Plateau was inhabited as far back as 10,000 years. Linguistic scholars can trace origins of ancient Chinese to an earlier Thai language. Archaeology gives us several pointers to early development of the human race in the area. For example, in the Ban Chieng area of north-east Thailand:
SMILE-A-DAY WORLD - AMAZING THAILAND - History Of Thailand
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Royalty.nu - Royalty In Thailand - History Of Siam
About Thai royal gifts to the United States of America. Illustrated with color photos. thailand A Short history by David K. Wyatt. (UK).
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Extractions: Royalty.nu World Royalty Asia > Thailand > Thai Royal News Books About Thailand Search The Chakkri dynasty has reigned in Thailand since 1782. At the dawn of the 20th century, the country then called Siam was ruled by King Chulalongkorn, who was the son of Mongkut , the king portrayed by Yul Brynner in "The King and I." Chulalongkorn abolished slavery and otherwize modernized the country. He died in 1910 and was succeeded by two of his sons, one after the other first Vajiravudh and then, in 1925, Prajadhipok. In 1935 the throne passed to Prajadhipok's nephew Ananda Mahidol. When he died unexpectedly in 1946 (shot under mysterious circumstances), his younger brother became king. That brother, Bhumibol Adulyadej, known as King Rama IX, is still alive and has reigned longer than any other living monarch, although his real power is limited. The king and his wife, Queen Sirikit, have been married since 1950. They have four children. May 19, 2004 Thai queen concerned at violence April 13, 2004 Crown Prince safe after appendicitis operation March 11, 2004
Asiatour.com / Thailand / The Country And Its People / History
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History Of Phuket And Thai Antiques In Thailand
Phuket history. history of Phuket and Thai antiques. Phuket history and Thai Antiques, thailand. Ancient Times in Phuket. South thailand
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Extractions: Phuket history History of Phuket and Thai antiques Phuket History and Thai Antiques, Thailand Ancient Times in Phuket South Thailand has been inhabited since the early days of mankind by ancient tribes who settled and or adapted their lifestyles to the local environment. Who arrived first and who pushed out or assimilated who has kept archaeologists occupied for a long time, and promises to keep them working for a good while to come. back to top back to top Home Hotels ...
MapZones.com History
thailand, history, Back to Top. Little is known of the earliest inhabitants of what is now thailand, but 5,000year-old archaeological
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Extractions: Country Info Thailand Introduction Thailand General Data Thailand Maps Thailand Culture ... Thailand Time and Date Thailand History Back to Top Little is known of the earliest inhabitants of what is now Thailand, but 5,000-year-old archaeological sites in the northeastern part of the country are believed to contain the oldest evidence of rice cultivation and bronze casting in Asia and perhaps in the world. In early historical times, a succession of tribal groups controlled what is now Thailand. The Mon and Khmer peoples established powerful kingdoms that included large areas of the country. They absorbed from contact with South Asian peoples religious, social, political, and cultural ideas and institutions that later influenced the development of Thailand's culture and national identity. The Tai, a people who originally lived in southwestern China, migrated into mainland Southeast Asia over a period of many centuries. The first mention of their existence in the region is a twelfth-century A.D. inscription at the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, which refers to syam, or "dark brown" people (the origin of the term Siam) as vassals of the Khmer monarch. In 1238 a Tai chieftain declared his independence from the Khmer and established a kingdom at Sukhothai in the broad valley of the Mae Nam (river) Chao Phraya, at the center of modern Thailand. Sukhothai was succeeded in the fourteenth century by the kingdom of Ayutthaya. The Burmese invaded Ayutthaya and in 1767 destroyed the capital, but two national heroes, Taksin and Chakkri, soon expelled the invaders and reunified the country under the Chakkri Dynasty.

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