81. Asia Bookroom: Thailand - History Asia Bookroom (formerly The Old Bookroom) is a large bookshop which sells new, out of print and antiquarian books on Asia primarily. http://www.asiabookroom.com/currentlists_xAsia/thaihistory.htm

Asia Bookroom Global Service Personal Attention Thailand - History AUDRIC, JOHN. Siam. Kingdoms of the Saffron Robe. Black and white photographic plates, 190pp, index, endpapers lightly foxed, good copy in slightly chipped dustjacket. Hale. London. 1969. The author served for some years as an advisor to the Thai government on secondary education. In this book he discusses among other things the country's rice-based agriculture, Thai festivals, monks and monasteries, the country's judicial system, education, the Chinese in Thailand and the situation in the north-eastern provinces and the southern provinces bordering Malaysia. Watts 1. (ISBN ). AU$36.00 [Please quote ID:737 when referring to this item] Basche, James. Thailand: Land of the Free. Map, black and white photographic illustrations, x + 267pp, index, bibliography, dustjacket, ex-library copy, library stamp and remains of library card pocket lower free endpaper with some loss. Taplinger. New York. 1971. "This book offers the general reader or student a superbly integrated overview of Thailand's history, religions, government, commerce, ethnic groups, art, architecture, dance, drama, and customs." Publisher's description. (ISBN ).

82. E Thailand Web Directory CIA Factbook (thailand), Providing information about the history, Kingdom of thailand Thai Culture - Thai Customs - Thai history - Thai Tourism http://www.ethailand.com/directory/?cat=1231

83. Amnesty Internation Thailand - History Amnesty International A brief history ©2001 2005. Amnesty International thailand. Send us comments or questions regarding this site. http://www.amnesty.or.th/history.html

History FAQ Statute AI in Action ... AI Works! More about AI Founded in 1961, Amnesty International is a Nobel Prize winning grassroots activist organization with over one-million members world wide. For the past 40 years AI has fought to defend victim of human rights violations. Learn more about Amnesty International Worldwide, its history, statute, facts and figures... Amnesty International A brief history Peter Benenson (Real Video Clip) In 1961, London lawyer Peter Benenson read about a group of students in Portugal who were arrested and jailed for raising a toast to "freedom" in a public restaurant. This incident prompted him to launch a one-year campaign called " Appeal for Amnesty 1961 " in the London Observer, a local newspaper. The "Appeal for Amnesty" called for the release of all people imprisoned because of peaceful expression of their beliefs, politics, race, religion, color, or national origin. Benenson called these people, "prisoners of conscience." His plan was to encourage people to write letters to government officials in countries which had prisoners of conscience, calling for their release. The campaign grew enormously, spread to other countries, and by the end of 1961 the organization, Amnesty International, had been formed.

84. Lowest Hotel & Tour Rates For Your Vacation In Thailand For exceptional value on Thai vacation, hotels, accommodation, tours and packages covering all thailand locations - from tourist to deluxe class vacations http://www.vacationsinthailand.com/history.html

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85. International School Thailand - History Of The International School Eastern Seab ISE International School Eastern Seaboard, thailand science, social studies/history, and language arts/English, as well as foreign language study, http://www.northbridgecommunities.com/international-school-thailand/internationa

ISE - International School Eastern Seaboard, Thailand ISE Menu Home The School School Goals ES/MS K-8 ... Quality Homes Cambodia History of the ISE The rapid development of Thailand's Eastern Seaboard created a demand for a high quality international school. In response to this demand, the International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) was developed by Northbridge Communities and opened in August 1994. From a modest beginning that first year, the school grew to enroll more than 300 students in less than four years. The program offerings and facilities grew during this time to keep pace with the needs of our students and the expectations of the International community. The new upper campus, specially designed with high school students in mind, opened in January 1998. We are proud to serve the families of the entire Eastern Seaboard region from Chonburi to Rayong. The International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) is an English language, coeducational, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school, enrolling students from pre-kindergarten (3 and 4 year old students) through grade 12. The school provides a comprehensive academic program, including the core subject areas of math, science, social studies/history, and language arts/English, as well as foreign language study, English as a Second Language (ESL), physical education, fine and applied arts and an array of co-curricular activities. ISE strives to be a model of an American style school. All school program are designed to accommodate students from many nations, who come with variety of educational needs. The school is a full candidate for accreditation by the United States based Western Association of Schools and College (WASC).

86. Thailand, History. View Photos of thailand. history. The earliest civilisation in thailand is believed to have been that of the Mons in central thailand, who brought a http://thailand.yinyangandtaichichuan.org/history.html

Thailand, History. Home. About Us. Religion. Geography. ... View Photos of Thailand. History The earliest civilisation in Thailand is believed to have been that of the Mons in central Thailand, who brought a Buddhist culture from the Indian subcontinent. In the 12th century, this met a Khmer culture moving from the east and the maritime Srivijaya culture moving north. Around the same period citizens of the Thai state of Nan Chao, in what is now southern China, migrated south. The Thai Nation as we know it today has its origins in the federation of this main ethnic groups. Thai Princes created the first Siamese capital in Sukhothai, later centres in Chiang Mai and, notably, Ayuthaya. Burmese invaded Siam in both the 16th and 18th centuries, capturing Chiang Mai and destroying Ayuthaya.Thais expelled Burmese and moved their capital to Thonburi. In 1782, the current Chakri dynasty was founded by King Rama I and the capital was moved across the river to Bangkok. In the 19th century, Siam remained independent by playing off one European power against another. In 1932, a peaceful coup converted the country into a constitutional monarchy, and in 1939 Siam became Thailand. During WW II, the Thai government allowed Japanese troops to occupy Thailand. After the war, Thailand was dominated by the military and experienced more than twenty coups and countercoups interspersed with short-lived experiments with democracy. Democratic elections in 1979 were followed by a long period of stability and prosperity as power shifted from the military to the business elite.

87. HI-THAILAND : HISTORY history In 1957, a representative of the International Youth Hostels Federation On June the 7th, 1961, the Youth Hostels Association of thailand was http://www.tyha.org/frameabout.html

THAI YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION (TYHA HISTORY In 1957, a representative of the International Youth Hostels Federation called upon Lady Dusdi Malakul, the President of the Thai Women's Volunteer Association, and asked her to start a youth hostel project in Thailand. The association reported the matter to the Ministry of Education and had their approval to start a youth hostel project under the auspices of the Women Volunteers Association. Under this project, two youth hostels were opened on January 2, 1960; one at Cholburi and another at Nakorn Nayok. In July of 1960, the Department of Highways allowed the youth hostel project to use two buildings on a hill near the Phra Buddha-Chaya Temple at Saraburi as the 3rd youth hostel in Thailand. On June the 7th, 1961, the Youth Hostels Association of Thailand was registered as an independent body and the Ministry of Education agreed that the Children's Sala in Sanam Suapa be used as its headquarters. The name of the association is now the "Thai Youth Hostels Association". " To promote the education of all young people of all nation, but especially young people of limited means by encouraging in them a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside and an appreciation of the cultural values of towns and cities in all parts of the world, and as ancillary there, to provide hostels or other accomodation in which there shall be no distinctions of race

88. Thailand - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Main article history of thailand. thailand s origin is traditionally tied to the shortlived kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238, after which the larger http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand

Thailand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Racha-anachakra Thai Kingdom of Thailand Flag Coat of Arms Motto : none Anthem Phleng Chat Capital Bangkok ... Chakri dynasty from Khmer Empire April 7 April 7 –present Area Population est. census Density 127/km² ( GDP PPP estimate $559.5 billion ( Currency Baht THB Time zone ... Calling code The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia , bordering Laos and Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to the west. Thailand is also known as Siam , which was the country's official name until May 11 . The word Thai (ไทย) means "freedom" in the Thai language . It is also the name of the Thai people - leading some inhabitants, particularly the sizeable Chinese minority, to continue to use the name Siam Contents History Politics Provinces North ... edit History Main article: History of Thailand Thailand's origin is traditionally tied to the short-lived kingdom of Sukhothai founded in , after which the larger kingdom of Ayutthaya was established in the mid- 14th century . Thai culture was greatly influenced by both China and India . Contact with various European powers began in the 16th century but, despite continued pressure, Thailand is the only

89. Nakhon Si Thammarat: A Glimpse Into Thailand's History... -- ThingsAsian Article Nakhon Si Thammarat A Glimpse Into thailand s history By Ee Lin Wan. Brought from Sri Lanka, the main chedi in Wat Mahathat has a goldcovered tip http://www.thingsasian.com/browse/stories/contributors/goto_article/article.1815

Experience Asia Through the Eyes of a Traveler Search Site: Advanced Search Photo of the Day Stories Photo Essays ... Store Member: None ( Login Recommendation: Avg. recommendation of other readers. RatingInit(1, 1, 6); How highly would you recommend this story? Scale of 1 to 5 (5 being best) Care to Comment? Register as a member of the ThingsAsian community and Log In User Name: Password: Become a member of the ThingsAsian Community See Also: Related Topics: Ancient History Nakhon Si Thammarat: A Glimpse Into Thailand's History... By Ee Lin Wan Brought from Sri Lanka, the main chedi in Wat Mahathat has a gold-covered tip measuring 8.294 inches high. Something "Different" Crazy Ride On a Local Bus Getting there from by road is not easy the local bus we boarded from Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat is an excellent experience in "rough travel" imagine getting squashed three person to a seat meant for two, with people standing for the entire four-hour ride, some hanging onto the bus doors for their dear lives. Now I can understand why the bus drive prayed for so long at the small shrine placed on the dashboard before the trip! He really needed divine interference to ensure the safety of all the passengers and himself. But after that four-hour ride, I learnt something about human kindness. As we could not speak Thai, the conductor asked around the bus for someone who could speak English to find out where to drop us off. Then, we were dropped off right in front of the tourist office situated in the City Hall building. A slightly less adventurous way to travel from Hat Yai to Nakhon would be by shared taxis, where four passengers are squashed into the back seats of a 1960s Mercedes (with no air-condition!), and two passengers sharing the front seat. A more luxurious way is to hire an entire (air-conditioned!) taxi at around US 50 from Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat.

90. Encyclopædia Britannica Topic thailand, history of. Encyclopædia Britannica Related Articles. Battle of Nong Sa Rai boxing conflict with Vientiane conquest by Bayinnaung http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic?idxStructId=589720&typeId=13

91. Royal Orchid Holidays Rediscovering thailand s history Findings at Ban Chiang found in northern thailand has changed all this, and history books may have to be written. http://www.thaiairways.com/Royal_Orchid_Holidays/Roh_travel_feature/rohweekly-se

Home Sitemap Careers Feedback ... FAQs Worldwide sites Select a country Australia Denmark England France Germany Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Norway The Netherlands Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand U.S.A. Vietnam Forgot your PIN? Get help Member ID PIN Code Rediscovering Thailand's History Findings at Ban Chiang Prepared by Harold Stephens, Travel Correspondent for Thai Airways International The discovery began when a young American named Stephen Young, a Harvard sociology student and son of a former American Ambassador to Thailand, stumbled on a prehistoric burial site near the village of Ban Chiang, and there in an open field noticed many shards of pottery. He showed his find to the Fine Arts Department in Bangkok, and history was turned topsy-turvy. The Fine Arts Department submitted fragments of round-topped pots for carbon testing, and discovered they dated back to around 4600 BC. More excavations unearthed a rich collection of iron and bronze tools and utensils, buried alongside human skeletons. The discoveries would prove to be more important than anyone had even expected. Before long Ban Chiang would be making headlines around the world and become a household name in academic circles. Could these discoveries mean the dawn of civilization began not in the Middle East as history recorded it, but instead in a small village in a remote corner of northern Thailand? Serious excavations were now needed. From the University of Pennsylvania came American archeologist, Dr. Chester Gorman, and assigned to the project from the National Museum in Bangkok was the Thai archeologist, Dr. Pisit Charoenwongsa.

92. Chiangmai, Thailand : History Of Teak & Elephant Complete Guide to Chiangmai, thailand Inclusive Of Accommodation Travel Shopping Medical Dining Sports. http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/history_teak.htm

Please click on the flag for other language WEATHER-CHIANGMAI (A TEAK WALLAH REMINISCES) by R.W Wood Dick Wood, one of the most famous characters in the expatriate community reminisces back one hundred years to the time when his father first arrived in Chiang Mai. In the year 1892 "The Chiang Mai Record," compiled by Mr.D.F. Macfie, notes that Mr.W.W.Wood was working for the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation as Forest Manager. In the year 1992 Mr.R.W.Wood, M.C.,his son, is still living in Chiang Mai. (This Wood family has no connection with W.A.R. Wood, the British "Consul in Paradise".) De Mortuis: "The story of the Chiang Mai Cemetery" by R.W. Wood opens with the following biographical note: Richrd Willoughby Wood was born in London in June 1916, the youngest son of W.W. Wood, a former Forest Manager of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation in Chiang Mai and Bangkok: his mother had been Matron at the Bangkok Nursing Home. He was brought up in the countryside in Somerset and Devon, and educated at Wellington College and Peterhouse, Cambridge. In 1937,following in father's footsteps, he arrived in Burma as a forest assistant with BBTC and spent two happy years in the forest. On the outbreak of war he joined up in Burma, and was commissioned in November 1939 in the Burma Rifles. He served throughout the retreat of 1942,thereafter in intelligence patrol work on the Chindwin front until Christmas 1944, when scrub typhus very nearly finished his military (or any other) career. He was a major, and was awarded the Military Cross and a Mention-in-Dispatched. He stayed on in Burma after the war in the Burma Frontier Service, but was eventually pressed out by political changes after 11 years in the country.

93. Chiangmai, Thailand : History 100 Years Ago Complete Guide to Chiangmai, thailand Inclusive Of Accommodation Travel Shopping Medical Dining Sports. http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/chiangmai_history.htm

Please click on the flag for other language WEATHER-CHIANGMAI HISTORY OF CHIANGMAI Chiang Mai (Zimme) 100 years ago - by Archibald Ross Colquhoun Penned in 1885, this interesting article describes one of the first visits to Chiang Mai by a westerner. A Chapter from 'Amongst the Shans' by Archibald Ross Colquhoun printed in 1885, describing a visit to Chiang Mai After an interesting journey of seventeen days from Pahpoon, we arrived within one day's distance of the town of Zimme. We were met by a chao, called Myintha, or Prince, by our Burmese followers-one of the thousand chaos with whom the place abounds. Four ponies decorated with glaring and cumbrous trappings were waiting our use. The chao insisted on shaking hands, which was not altogether pleasing, as his were not of the cleanest. Hand-shaking, it may be noted, is a custom imported from Bangkok, and all the chaos we conversed with insisted on our complying with it, more to show that they were conversant with the convenances of society than for any other reason. The cottage, which had been prepared for us by the express command of the King of Siam, was furnished with all sorts of Parisian knick-knacks, a practice much affected by the court officials at Bangkok. The cookery was a strange travesty of the European art, in the French style. When we learnt who the cooks were, our astonishment ceased; the chefs were Yunnanese. Notwithstanding our wish not to hurt the old gentleman's feelings. we were compelled to fall back on the bread and excellent Chinese tea which were provided.

94. Thailand (03/05) Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, thailand, for the first time in its history, contributed troops to the http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2814.htm

Bureau of Public Affairs Electronic Information and Publications Office Background Notes Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs March 2005 Background Note: Thailand PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom of Thailand Geography Area: 513,115 sq. km. (198,114 sq. mi.); equivalent to the size of France, or slightly smaller than Texas. Cities 2002: Capital Bangkok (9,668,854); Nakhon Ratchasima (437,386 for Muang district and 2,565,685 for the whole province), Chiang Mai (247,672 for Muang district and 1,595,855 for the whole province). Terrain: Densely populated central plain; northeastern plateau; mountain range in the west; southern isthmus joins the land mass with Malaysia. Climate: Tropical monsoon. People Nationality: Noun and adjective Thai(s). Population (2003): 64 million. Labor force (2003): 34.9 million Annual growth rate: 0.9%. Ethnic groups: Thai 89%, other 11%. Religions: Buddhist 94-95%, Muslim 4-5%, Christian, Hindu, Brahmin, other. Languages: Thai (official language); English is the second language of the elite; regional dialects. Education: Years compulsory Literacy —97.1% male, 93.9% female.

95. Troovel.com 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 http://troovel.com/country/thailand/1444/HistoryGovernment/en

[english] [françâis] [español] [deutsch] ... Home / Thailand / History and Government Thailand Information Cities / Regions Hotel Reservations Car rental Contact Addresses ... Camping Thailand - History and Government 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 Thailand's chief strategic ally, the USA, were more concerned with Thailand's 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

96. Property Frontiers | Thailand : History & Politics thailand history Politics. thailand is the only South East Asian Country thailand has a varied and colourful history. Officially known as Siam until http://www.propertyfrontiers.com/countries/thailand/history.html

Select Your Region Americas Asia Thailand Economic Overview Geography Travel Information Property Listing Europe Key Facts : Thailand Population Capital Bangkok Language Thai Local Time GMT +7 Hours Climate Average Summer Temperature 28°C Currency Thai Baht Thailand Thailand is the only South East Asian Country never to have been colonised or occupied by a Western power. Thailand has a varied and colourful history. Officially known as Siam until 1939, the word ' Thailand' is literally translated as ' Free Land.' Since Thailand switched from absolute to constitutional monarchy in 1932, government has been conducted by a Prime Minister, Cabinet and Legislature. However between 1932 and 1991 there were numerous coups. The general election held in September 1992 produced a Democrat Party led coalition. Since then Thailand has had series of successive coalition governments none of which has suffered from military intervention. The King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), is one of the longest serving monarchs in the world. He celebrated his 50th jubilee in 1996, and remains a well loved and influential Head of State, providing stability and continuity.

97. Access International Domains thailand s history. Site contains a brief description of early Thai history history of thailand. Site divides thailand s history into specific periods http://webdb.iu.edu/internationalprograms/scripts/accessinfo.cfm?categoryid=22&C

98. Lanna Hospital, Chiangmai, Thailand :: History Welcome to Lanna Hospital Website www.lannahospital.com, An acute care private hospital in Chiang Mai, thailand. Full equipped with model facilities and http://www.lanna-hospital.com/en/history.html

Search Lanna Hospital Chiangmai Lanna Hospital is an acute care private hospital full equipped with model facilities and with competent health-care provides. We had qualified ISO-9002 certificate for conforming to the international standard for quality in all aspects of services from quality management company BM TRADA. And now going to achieve Hospital Accreditation. Company Profile CHIANGMAI MEDICAL SERVICES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Public Company Registration No. : PLC 236 Type of Business : Health Care Service Authorized registered : 120,000,000.00 Baht Paid-up capital : 120,000,000.00 Baht Number of Paid-up Ordinary Shares : 12,000,000 Shares Par Value Per Share : 10.00 Baht Date listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand : October 17, 1994 Indentification : LNH. Company Background - A group of investors from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Lawyers and Businessmen in Chiang Mai founded the "Lanna Hospital" with a registered capital of 20 million baht and operations began on 1 July. - The company annexed an additional 4.5 storey wing with 65 beds the existing wing to enable the hospital to accommodate more patients. Combined with the original 60-bed wing, the hospital was now had 125 beds. - The company began to extend the existing out-patients building, were increased to 4 and a post-operation room was added. In addition, the operating theatre supplies and preparation room were also expanded. The extensions were completed and the building was ready for use in 1984.

99. ADC Map: Part Of The American Map Publishing Group Compact Guide thailand includes a chapter detailing thailand s history and Insight Guide thailand includes a section detailing thailand‘s history, http://www.adcmap.com/catalog/browse.php?root_id=22&cat_id=1477&alias_id=0

100. Schenker Thailand - History Schenker looks back on 125 years of history. Schenker AG repositions itself by divesting the bulk cargo business and forming three new business areas http://www.schenker.co.th/history.htm

First consolidated rail consignment from Paris, France, to Vienna, Austria. Branch offices established in Budapest, Hungary, Bucharest, Romania, Prague, Czech Republic and London,England. Acquired a stake in the steam navigation company Adria Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft. Founded Austro-Americana Shipping Company. Gottfried Schenker passes away in Vienna and is succeeded by his adoptive son Dr. August Schenker-Angerer. After WW I, Schenker focuses on express delivery services, regional freight forwarding, removals and trade-fair services. First air freight shipments in Germany. The German export industry goes on an international exhibition tour organized by Schenker. Following the acquisition of BEHALA, Schenker headquarters are transferred to Berlin. Schenker is acquired by the German Railways. First sea freight container shipments. Rebuilding process begins following disappropriation and the loss of numerous bases in WW II.

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