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History of Thailand
Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized — a source of immense national pride. From the early kingdoms through the glorious Ayutthaya era to the constitutional monarchy: A history one should know to truly understand Thailand.
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Early Kingdoms & Sukhothai (until 1438)
Long before the Thai arrived in the region, Mon and Khmer peoples inhabited the area of present-day Thailand. The might…
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The Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1351–1767)
Ayutthaya was one of the most magnificent cities in the world for over 400 years — larger than London at the same time,…
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The Chakri Dynasty (from 1782)
From the ashes of Ayutthaya rose a remarkable military leader: Taksin the Great , a half-Chinese general who repelled B…
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Never Colonized — Thailand's Greatest Pride
Thailand (then Siam) is the only country in Southeast Asia that never fell under European colonial rule. This fact is c…
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Modernity & Democracy (1932–present)
Recent Thai history is characterized by a back-and-forth between democracy and military rule — a pattern that continues…
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The Monarchy Today
The Thai monarchy occupies a special position that is hard for Europeans to comprehend. The king is not only the head o…
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