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The History of Siam, 1688 (Treasures from the Past) by Marcel Le Blanc, 2004-02
The Thailand-Burma Railway, 1942-1946: Documents and Selected Writings (RoutledgeCurzon Library of Modern South-East Asia)
The Boys in Black: Thahan Phran (Rangers), Thailand's Para-Military Border Guards by Desmond Ball, 2007-09-01
Nakhon Sri Thammarat: The Archaeology, History and Legend of a Southern Thai Town by Stuart Munro-Hay, 2002-12-31
Militia Redux, Or sor and the Revival of Paramilitarism in Thailand by Desmond Ball, David Scott Mathieson, 2007-09-29
Popular History of Thailand by M.L. Manich Jumsai, 2000
Subject Siam: Family, Law, and Colonial Modernity in Thailand by Tamara Loos, 2006-01-05
Dynamic Diversity in Southern Thailand
National Identity and Its Defenders: Thailand Today
Khmer Heritage in Thailand: With Special Emphasis on on Temples, Inscriptions, and Etymology by Etienne Aymonier, Walter E. J. Tips, 1999-06-30

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History Of Thailand
thailand. history Recent archaeological studies suggest that by 4000 BC, communities in what is now thailand had emerged as centers of early bronze metallurgy.
http://www.worldrover.com/history/thailand_history.html

Extractions: HISTORY Southeast Asia has been inhabited for more than half a million years. Recent archaeological studies suggest that by 4000 B.C., communities in what is now Thailand had emerged as centers of early bronze metallurgy. This development, along with the cultivation of wet rice, provided the impetus for social and political organization. Research suggests that these innovations may actually have been transmitted from there to the rest of Asia, including to China. The Thai are related linguistically to groups originating in southern China. Migrations from southern China to Southeast Asia may have occurred in the 6th and 7th centuries. Malay, Mon, and Khmer civilizations flourished in the region prior to the arrival of the ethnic Thai. Thais date the founding of their nation to the 13th century. According to tradition, in 1238, Thai chieftains overthrew their Khmer overlords at Sukhothai and established a Thai kingdom. After its decline, a new Thai kingdom emerged in 1350 on the Chao Praya River. The first ruler of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, King Rama Thibodi, made two important contributions to Thai history: the establishment and promotion of Theravada Buddhism as the official religion (to differentiate his kingdom from the neighboring Hindu kingdom of Angkor), and the compilation of the Dharmashastra, a legal code based on Hindu sources and traditional Thai custom. The Dharmashastra remained a tool of Thai law until late in the 19th century. Beginning with the Portuguese in the 16th century, Ayutthaya had some contact with the West, but until the 1800s, its relations with neighboring nations, as well as with India and China, were of primary importance.
Nielloware In Thailand - History In Thailand
Nielloware in thailand history in thailand. In the history of thailand there has been a fluctuation of the popularity of Nielloware.
http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~rv28/etc567/Nielloware/hthailand.htm

Extractions: Nielloware in Thailand - History in Thailand Development of Nielloware in Thailand Did Niello originate in Thailand? Although Professor Sawai Suthipitak clearly stated that the origin of Nielloware remained "an unresolved question" There are no doubts, however, about the importance of Nielloware as a symbol to highlight the importance of selected nobility positions. The first mention of Nielloware in Thai recorded history comes from the Royal Family Laws during the reign of King Trai Lok Nat (1448-1488). The Three Seals Law appears in these documents. This law states that "a land-holding nobleman in the 10,000-order rank was entitled to govern a city and to hold a black Niello-ware ceremonial pedestal and tray to show his official rank" Phunjabhan indicates that also during the Ayutthaya period there was a mention of Niello in Luang Ha Wat's testament (1991). Most authors agree on the importance of Niello in the court of King Narai of Ayutthaya (1656 - 1688), as evidenced by the chronicles of the kingdom. The chronicles register presents sent by King Narai to King Louis XIV in France and also to one of the Popes in Rome. King Narai requested from the viceroy of NST to have one of the best artisans in the city create these special pieces. After reviewing the work of different scholars it is still unclear if Niello production started first in Ayutthaya or in NST. Besides those two cities Niello was also made in Ubon Ratchathani and Chantaburi, although the quality and amount of Niello products from these cities are considered minor. After the decline of Niello production in Ayutthaya, during the Rattanakosin era there was a resurgence in the production of Niello. Nonetheless, the importance of Niello in the court seems to have remained constant. According to Punjabhan some of the best examples of Thai Nielloware were created in NST as presents offered for different sovereigns
Nielloware In Thailand - History: Overview
Script reloads window when Netscape Navigator is resized. Nielloware in thailand history Overview. Overview of the history of Nielloware around the world.
http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~rv28/etc567/Nielloware/history.htm

Extractions: Nielloware in Thailand - History : Overview Overview of the history of Nielloware around the world Origin Most civilizations have devised ways to beautify their metal objects. Some of the methods used for ornamenting metals are hammering, chiseling, engraving, inlay, Niello, enamelling, etc. It has been argued that decorating metal objects with other metals of contrasting colors is simple by creating alloys that melt easily. For instance, dark color alloys can be produced without much difficulty through melting specific metals . Therefore, the early history of an art such as Niello is difficult to establish. The origin of Niello has been to Egypt during the 18th dynasty (c. 1540 BC - c. 1292 BC), or in Crete or Mycenae around the same time . According to Avieropolous Choo, one of the earliest examples of Nielloware is a silver cup with Niello decorations originating in Enkomi, Cyprus around 1400 BC (1984). However, other authors, such as Higgins and Frankfort suggest that the first examples of Niello come from Syria. These authors, however, propose different dates of origin, either 1800BC or between the 14th and 12th c. BC. Most sources agree that Niello was rather popular in Roman times, with production not only in Rome, but also in Roman colonies and in Byzantium. An early example of Niello is a statuette of Roman Emperor Nero from the first century C.E. Other Roman objects decorated with Niello abound through the first five centuries of the Christian era
History Of Royal Forest Department
of the Capitol. Undoubtedly, the history of forest destruction has been repeated elsewhere in thailand. The luxuriant forests, more
http://www.forest.go.th/rfd/history/history_e.htm

Extractions: History of Royal Forest Department J udging from the remnants of the ever green tree species, Dipterocarpus The Royal Thai Forest Department was established on September 18, 1896, when forests were regarded as sufficiently abundant for people to cut or collect timber or forest products freely for their own uses or for commercial purposes, except teak ( Tectona grandis In the lengthy report submitted to the Government on August 10, 1896, Mr. H. Slade pointed out several weak points of forestry in Thailand due mainly to two causes, i.e. The ownership of the forest was completely in the hands of the local chiefs, instead of being under the charge or control of the Central Government. The working of teak forests was so irregular that the principle of conservation for perpetuating the yield had never been employed. Some of the important remedial measures which Mr. H. Slade recommended in his report deserve mentioning are: (A). In as much as the forests are the state property and a source of national wealth, they must not be neglected but should be carefully protected and properly managed in order to improve the step up of production or at least maintain it in a revewable state. This practically means that all the teak forests should be owned and managed by the state, and the royalty shares payable to chiefs should be eliminated and appropriate salaries be paid instead.
Frommers.com : Destinations : Northern Thailand : History
Northern thailand (history). In the late 13th century, King Mengrai united several Tai tribes that had migrated from southern China
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/print_narrative.cfm?destID=3026&catID=30260
Travel In Pattaya - Thailand - Asia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
WorldTravelGate.net®Information about Pattaya,thailand,Asia,history,Gallery,Photos,Restaurants,Hotels,Car Rental,Rentals,Campings,Travel Agencies.!
http://www.asiatravelling.net/thailand/pattaya/pattaya_history.htm

Extractions: Pattaya - History Fifty years ago Pattaya was a sleepy little fishing village, dwarfed by her neighbours-to the North, Naklua, to the South, Rayong. Its only claim to fame being that it had, in the 13th century, been a resting place for the battle forces of the great King Narai during his campaign to oust the Burmese invaders. From that overnight bivouac, Pattaya derives its name. Then came the Vietnam war and incursion of more benign foreign troops. Thailand supported the Americans efforts in the area by providing bases, manned by thousands of young Americans requiring rest and recreation. How is it possible to fix the date of an historical trend? Whilst Pattaya had achieved some popularity with a few adventurous souls who braved the rough road from Bangkok to take advantage of the crystal waters, great diving and soon following them, beach bars and restaurants, let us take the time when, on the 29th June 1959, four or five transport trucks loaded with American G.I.'s arrived in the village of Pattaya on leave from their base at Nakhon Ratchasima. On arrival in Pattaya they rented houses belonging to Phraya Sunthorn which were along the southern end of Pattaya Beach, now know as the "Strip" The marines stayed for about a week and returned to the base. Having had a great time in Pattaya with the friendly residents, they spread the word. A new group of marines kept arriving periodically and the village geared up to cater to their every need. This can be considered as the birth of Pattaya as a tourist resort.
Thailand - History
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Thaidocomo.com - About Thailand - History
If we define Thai as Thai speaking people, they are not indigenous to the stretch of land corresponds to thailand today. Mons, dominant
http://www.thaidocomo.com/en/about_thailand/history.html

Extractions: Mons, dominant inhabitants in 6th century were superseded by Khmers who made military and political thrusts from the west.The Ancient Khmer Empire promoted trades along riverrines which connect the Chao Phraya with the Mekhong. It was through this trade routes that Thais came down from Yunnan in China now Riverrine city states along the upper stream of the Chao Phraya witnessed influx of Thai speaking people and they gradually gain independence from Khmer. Sukhothai and other riverrine city states of Thais completed in nation building and by 15th century Thai states were engaged in wars. Ayuddhaya rose in the south, expanded and annexed Sukhothai Warfare between Northern city states kept Ayuddhaya busy.Newly unified Burma invaded the northern states and jointly attacked Ayuddhaya, which was defeated in 1569. Resurrected again under strong leadership of King Naresuwan in 1590, Ayuddhaya consolidated herself and attaracted trading ships from Europe.The reign of King Narai in 17th century was the heyday of Ayuddhaya as international port city where factories of European countries thrived and Chinese and Persian ships brought goods from far and away. Trade competition with Burma trigg ered war. Besieged Ayuddhaya perished in 1767.
An Introduction To Thailand
history and People. The earliest people to appear in thailand were most likely the Mons, who came into Southeast Asia from Central China two millennia ago.
http://www.geographia.com/thailand/

Extractions: Thailand Adventure in Thailand Asia Homepage The World Thailand is the geographical heart of South-East Asia. The infamous golden triangle, located at the nation's northernmost point, is where Thailand's borders meet those of both Laos and Myanmar (Burma). The border with Myanmar continues to the west and then south as far as the Malay peninsula, much of which is occupied by Thailand. On the east, the border with Laos meanders southeast along the Mekong River until it reaches Cambodia, which is due east of Bangkok, the Thai Capital. In the south is the Gulf of Thailand. Roughly the size of France (200,000 sq. miles), Thailand is composed of four main regions. The northern mountainous region contains numerous ruins and temples, the ancient city of Chieng Mai, and Thailand's highest peak, Doi Inthanon . This region is also home to the hill tribes of Thailand , distinct ethnic groups which settled in the area thousands of years ago after migrating from as far away as Tibet and central China. The north-east of Thailand occupies the semi-arid Korat plateau, the most desolate and least-visited part of the country. An interesting blend of Thai, Lao, and Khmer influences characterise the culture of the Korat. Central Thailand, which consists of the fertile plains surrounding the Chao Phraya River, is the country's most populous region and its rice basket. Thailand's alluring and congested capital city of Bangkok is located along the banks of the Chao Phraya, near the river's outlet into the Bight of Bangkok and the Gulf of Thailand. The southern region of Thailand, which stretches for hundreds of miles along the Malay peninsula, abounds with stunning beaches and scores of tropical islands.
The Junk Liveaboard Diving Phuket, Thailand To The Similan Islands
Liveaboard Diving in thailand history of the Chinese Sailing Junk June Hong Chian Lee .
http://www.thejunk.com/history.htm

Extractions: Liveaboard Diving in Thailand - History of the Chinese Sailing Junk "June Hong Chian Lee" Home Liveaboards Itinerary History ... Contact Us History The June Hong Chian Lee is one of several junks built in Penang, Malaysia, and is a 30 meters, 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails, Build in 1962 for charcoal transportation the June Hong Chian Lee was part of a small merchant fleet that traded up and down the coastline from Burma to Malaysia. She was mainly used to transport mango wood charcoal till 1985 then she was restored and redesigned for the first time to serve as a classic yacht. The June Hong is constructed mainly from a hard teak wood called Takien Tong . Extremely strong, the wood is used for the three masts that rise 23 meters above the deck; 28 meters above sea level. The trees cut for the masts date back over 300 years. Movies The junk featured in movies as early as 1974 when she was still operational as a cargo vessel. Everybody remembers the James Bond movie "The man with the golden gun". At the end James escapes with his Bond-girl on a Chinese Junk, the "June Hong Chian Lee". More recently (October 2000) she featured in the ZDF documentary "Das Weisse Gold". The director used the Junk to show what life must have been like, hundreds of years ago when Junks were the main mode of transportation in South East Asia.
Thailand
US Library of Congress An extremely dated (1987) but still valuable Country Study Handbook on thailand, including chapters on thailand s history, society
http://www.fe.doe.gov/international/thailand.html

Extractions: LINKS TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SOURCES ON THAILAND US-DOE Energy Information Administration - Country Analysis Brief on Thailand. A description of Thailand's energy economy, including Oil, Natural Gas, Electricity. Elsewhere at this site are an Environmental Issues Briefing with information on air pollution, energy intensities, carbon emissions, renewable energy, and an outlook for the 21st century, and also a somwhat dated (year 2000) but still useful Country Energy Balance for Thailand with information on oil, coal, natural gas, and electricity. CIA World Factbook 2002 - A very useful information summary about Thailand, including sections on geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military forces, and transnational issues. U.S. Department of State
Thailand Travel Guide -Short Overview Of The History And Geography Of Thailand
thailand Travel Guide Short Overview of the history Geography.
http://www.inm-asiaguides.com/thailand/ethahist.htm

Extractions: Bangkok City Guide Phuket Travel Guide Koh Samui Travel Guide ... Thailand Hotel Guide The area between the 6th and the 20th line of latitude (see Full Map of Thailand ) that is now known as Thailand has since ancient times been the home of highly developed civilizations, long before it was "discovered" in the 16th century by Europeans (as a matter of fact, even before the Thai themselves arrived there). The earliest evidence of settlement is the Ban Chiang culture that existed in the 5th century B.C. in the Northeast of Thailand (many remains have been found in a small village near Udon Thani). The Ban Chiang people (their exact identity has not yet been determined) knew bronze, iron, ceramics, and ceremonial burials. They cultivated rice and kept domesticated animals. In the 3rd century A.D. they disappeared, for reasons still unknown today. Ancient Thailand (Mural at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok) 9 centuries later, from the 6th century A.D. on, the Mon culture flourished in Thailand. The Mon settled in the Menam Delta in the Central Plains and in the North (Haripunchai, now called Lamphun, was the capital of one of their most important kingdoms in the North) and brought Buddhism, Sanskrit, and many other Indian influences to Thailand. The so-called
INM Asia Guides -> Thailand Travel Guide -> Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand
was simply abandoned. (See Overview of the history and Geography of thailand). Ruin of an Ancient City Gate in Chiang Mai. For many
http://www.inm-asiaguides.com/thailand/nthai/chiangmai/ecmintro.htm

Extractions: Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North", as it is often called, is the geographical and also the political capital of Northern Thailand (Lanna). It is the second largest city of Thailand, after Bangkok. (See our small map The city is located in a valley on the banks of the river Ping. West of the city is the holy hill of Doi Suthep that is crowned with the temple Wat Prathat . If you arrive by plane one of the first things you see after the plane has landed is the high green hill to the left of the runway with the sparkling golden temple roofs. View from Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Until the 1960s Chiang Mai was a relatively quiet town full of beautiful traditional teakwood houses and surrounded by ricefields. Today most of the old houses have bee replaced by modern concrete buildings and the streets are full of cars and motorcycles, and tuk-tuks (almost as bad as in Bangkok), but it is still a city with a lot of atmosphere , and even today you can find quiet backstreets and lovely teakwood temples with elaborate carvings and golden chedis and roof tops. The city offers a lot of opportunities for sightseeing and is also a good starting point for rafting on the rivers of northern Thailand and for
Thai History - Thailand Travel & Destination Guides
thailand Travel. Destination Guides, thailand Hotels, Tour Packages, Trekking, Adventure. www.asiadiscovery.com. thailand Travel Information Thai history
http://www.asia-discovery.com/thai_history.htm

Extractions: Thailand Travel Information: Thai History Literally means "Land of the Free", Thailand can boast its distinction being the only one country in Southeast Asia that has remained independent and never been colonized throughout its history. Thailand's 800-year-history can be divided into five major periods, each of which has founded typical characteristics of Thai culture today. Nanchao Period (A.D.650-1250) According to Chinese historical records, Thai people founded Nanchao Kingdom in the southern part of China which is the present-day Yunnan, Kwangsi, and Canton provinces. Later, due to the invasion of people from the north, a flood of Thai people migrated southwards into Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, and as far as Chao Praya Basin. They settled down in the peninsula's Central Plain under the sovereignty of the Khmer Empire whose culture influenced on the fundamental Thai culture in those early times. After a course of time, Thai people accumulated its power and finally founded their independent state of Sukhothai around A.D.1238 which marks the beginning of the Sukhothai Period.
History Of Koh Samet (Samed Island): Koh Samet Travel Guide
Koh Samet Travel Guide thailand Natural history of Samed Island.
http://www.asia-discovery.com/hotels/koh-samet/history.htm

Extractions: Thailand : Natural History of Samed Island Hotels in Samet Island Ao Prao Resort Le Vimarn Cottages Malibu Garden Resort Mooban Talay Resort ... Saikaew Beach Resort What's On in Samet Koh Samet Travel Guide Interesting Insight History of Koh Samet Transportation ... Koh Samet Hotels Thailand Hotels Bangkok Hotels - Top 30 Chiangmai Hotels Phi Phi Island Hotels Krabi Hotels ... Koh Chang Hotels More: Thailand Hotels Thailand Travel Service Thailand Trains Domestic Airfares Bangkok Tours Chiangmai Tours ... Other Resources More: Thailand Tours Khao Laem Ya - Mu Koh Samet National Park Sparkling white sand and cliffs rising from an azure sea...the archipelago of Samet Island is the setting that inspired classical Thai poet, Sunthorn Phu, to write his most famous epics: Phra Aphai Manee, a story of princes, sages, mermaids and giants. That was 150 years ago, and today you can still enjoy the magical qualities of Samet and surrounding areas. In 1981, the Royal Forest Department declared the archipelago of Samet, the headland of Khao Laem Ya, and 11 kilometer Mae Rampeung Beach to be a National Park. Located 200 kilometers southeast of Bangkok in Rayong Province, Khao Laem Ya - Mu Koh Samet National Park covers 131 square kilometers of land and sea, and is an easy destination for Bangkokians and world travelers alike. Most come to relax and enjoy the beaches, but opportunities exist for the more adventurous biking trails and exploring reefs.
M A H I D O L U N I V E R S I T Y - - - -
The literature of thailand dates back to the 13th century AD, when the Later on more secular subjects relating to episodes of history, legends and indignous
http://www.mahidol.ac.th/thailand/history-arts.html

Extractions: By : PHYA ANUMAN RAJADHON Now for arts and Literature. In the olden days, the arts and literature of Thailand served her religion. The classical style of architectre as revealed in her temples with their su perimposed roofs and glazed coloured tiles is no doubt structurally akin to the Chinese. However, gilding and other decorative arts are typical of the orientals. The gracefully tapering tiered roof of some of her architecture is evolved from the Cambodi an sikhara of the Hindu temple. Although this tapering roof structure is typical of Thailand and Burma, it differs in style which may be compared profitably. Cambodia has it too, but its style is a copy from Thailand within recent times. Sculpture in Thailand was confined in the past to casting Buddha images. The carried this art to perfection both in technique and artistic expression. Some anci ent specimens of this art can be compared favourably with other nation's classical arts.
History Of The Jewel
suggest that by 4000 BC, communities in what is now thailand had emerged King Rama Thibodi, made two important contributions to Thai history the establishment
http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/history.htm

Extractions: Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State Southeast Asia has been inhabited for more than half a million years. Recent archaeological studies suggest that by 4000 B.C., communities in what is now Thailand had emerged as centers of early bronze metallurgy. This development, along with the cultivation of wet rice, provided the impetus for social and political organization. Research suggests that these innovations may actually have been transmitted from there to the rest of Asia, including to China. The Thai are related linguistically to groups originating in southern China. Migrations from southern China to Southeast Asia may have occurred in the 6th and 7th centuries. Malay, Mon, and Khmer civilizations flourished in the region prior to the arrival of the ethnic Thai. Thais date the founding of their nation to the 13th century. According to tradition, in 1238, Thai chieftains overthrew their Khmer overlords at Sukhothai and established a Thai kingdom. After its decline, a new Thai kingdom emerged in 1350 on the Chao Praya River. The first ruler of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, King Rama Thibodi, made two important contributions to Thai history: the establishment and promotion of Theravada Buddhism as the official religion (to differentiate his kingdom from the neighboring Hindu kingdom of Angkor), and the compilation of the Dharmashastra, a legal code based on Hindu sources and traditional Thai custom. The Dharmashastra remained a tool of Thai law until late in the 19th century. Beginning with the Portuguese in the 16th century, Ayutthaya had some contact with the West, but until the 1800s, its relations with neighboring nations, as well as with India and China, were of primary importance.
Antique Postcard History - Thailand
MORNINGSIDE Words Music by Neil Diamond Postcard history These old postcards of thailand were published by SOMA NIMIT 1154 New Road, Bangkok. TEL.
http://www.soultones.com/pc_thai.html

Extractions: There are 9 selected views, regular postcard size, that detach from a miniature of the same view, and both sizes are mailable. But ... there isn't a date on them anywhere, so their age is a question mark. The man who bought them passed away in 1993 at the age of 84.... So if you can tell me anything about the time period, or the publisher, or even if you have an interesting story about Thailand, Please! Sign the Guestbook , I'd really appreciate it!
Thailand.2.html
Thai Art and history. Prehistory in thailand. Tens of thousand years ago, this land was covered with lush tropical rain forests. The
http://rubens.anu.edu.au/student.projects/offerings/thailand.2.html

Extractions: Tens of thousand years ago, this land was covered with lush tropical rain forests. The fertile land, temperate climatic conditions, abundant natural resources attracted early settlers and migrants throughtout the subsequent periods, even up to the present. Rich cultures amalgamated into distinct life styles. Emerging out of a thousand years of consciously striving for unity were the T'ai people. City states soon unified into an independent kingdom. Emergent also was a distinct culture known as Thai. Stone tools and implements of prehistoric man dating to the Paleolithic Period have been found throughout this country. Over 10,000 years ago, man lived near the waterways in the north and central Thailand. Archaeological evidence of Neolithic settlements has been discovered in an area covering no less than 40 provinces. They include tools and decorative objects made of flint, bone and shells. Primitive paintings dating to this period exist in a number of caves. Metal works, both bronze and iron, appeared almost simultaneously some 2,700 years ago. A part of prehistory in Thailand has become a subject for intensive study shedding new light on the evoluation of man in southeast Asia. "Ban Chiang" used to be the name of a small village in Udonthani Province. Since the discovery that this modern settlement had been founded on top of an area rich in prehistoric archaeological evidence, the name has become well known worldwide and synonymous with an important prehistoric culture.
Thailand Travel -- History
thailand Travel Guides history, From elegant old Siam to the bustling yet easy going thailand of today, this peaceloving country has come through a
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