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- Ancient
City (MuangBoran)
Presents back-in-time and
cultural outdoor exhibition organized by region.
- Angkor
Detailed information on Angkor Wat, Prasart Pranomrung,
and Prasarthin Pimai with gallery of photos.
- Ban
Chiang Project
Excavation project of University
of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
- Ban
Chiang Thailand Project
Showcases a picture
gallery of archaeological excavations at Ban Chiang,
designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Biography
of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Features biography, projects, achievements, and
musical works.
- Bridge
on the River Kwai Week of 2545 (2002)
Lights
and sound shows over River Kwai Bridge on November
23 - December 5, 2002.
- Chakri
Family, The
Contains the biography of the kings
of Thailand.
- Excavation
at Ban San Patong 2
Digging Buddha's Footprints
during November to December, 1996.
- Foundation
of Sukhothai
- Genealogy.com:
Thailand
Forum for posting and reading messages
about Thai family names.
- Golden
Jubilee Network
Resource of His Majesty King
Bhumibol's works and projects. Also includes participating
organizations and soundclips of his royal music.
- His
Royal Highness, Prince Mahidol of Songkhla
Commemorates
the 100th anniversary of the birth of Father of Thai
Medicine.
- History
and Archaeology Center, The
Features documents
and articles about Thai archaeology and history.
- History
of Thailand
Provides brief history information
by time period.
- JEATH
War Museum
Photos of the war cemetery of 8,732
allied prisoners who perished in Thailand during the
Japanese Occupation.
- King
Taksin : Warfare And National Revival
- King
Taksin and King Pin Klao
Provides historical
overview of Thon Buri Palace built by King Taksin
the great. Also includes biography of King Taksin
and King Pin Klao of Thailand.
- Kings
of Thailand
Includes a list of kings in Sukhothai,
Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin Periods.
- King
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX
Unofficial site
featuring a photo album.
- King
Mongkut of Siam (Rama IV)
The life of the prince
who became a monk.
- King
Rama IV
Biography, general and family information.
- Mahidol
University: Ayutthaya
Considers the history
of the kingdom.
- National
Museum Chiang Saen
Centre of art and archaeological
objects found in Chiang Saen and its surrounding.
- Phramongkutklao
(1881-1925)
History of King Vajiravudh also
known as King Rama VI.
- Pridi
Banomyong
Commemorative page for a Thai senior
stateman.
- Prime
Ministers of Thailand
Features a directory of
former Prime Ministers with photos.
- Prime
Ministers, The
Contains a list of former prime
ministers with brief profile and pictures.
- River
Kwai Bridge Travel
Specialises in historical
and jungle tours to River Kwai Bridge, World War II
museum, and other places in Kanchanaburi province.
- River
of Kings Royal Barge Procession
Provides photos
and description of Subanahongsa, escorts, and crew.
- Royal
Flags
Showcases a collection of royal flags
for the King, Queen, Crown prince and princesses of
Thailand.
- Royal
Thai Air Force Museum
Represents heritage and
history of the Royal Thai Air Force and displays aircrafts,
insignia, uniforms, and weapons.
- Self-Sufficient
Economy
Features royal economic policy, statement,
projects, and more.
- Siam
Collection
Contains a collection of articles
about Thai history and culture, life of Buddha, King
Thaksin, and more.
- Siam
During 2475-2490 (1932-1947)
Describes the attempts
to change the political system from an absolute monarchy
to a democracy.
- Siamese
Twins
Contains pictures and biographical information
on the famous Bunker twins.
- Smithsonian
Magazine: The Object at Hand
Article about the
19th century King of Siam whose life inspired the
musicial The King and I.
- Sukhothai
Features brief history of the kingdom, Lanna ceramics,
and Buddhism.
- Thai
Art and History
Brief history of Thailand with
photos.
- Thai
Modern Monarchy
Features history and works of
the Thai reigning monarchy and traditional royal duties.
- Thai
Monarchy, The
Features biography of King Bhumipol
Adulyadej and the royal family. Also offers information
about the Thai royalty in Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi,
and Rattanakosin periods.
- Thai
Monarchy: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
Featuring
biography, activities, and achievements.
- Thailand's
Guiding Light
Features information about the
role of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Thai society and
his royal projects. Also offers the Thailand's Guiding
Light book and CD-ROM.
- Thailand
History
Features the origins of Thais by period.
- Thailand,
the Making of a Nation
Chronological history
of the country. Includes brief examination of Sukhothai,
Ayutthaya, and the Chakri Dynasty.
- Thailand-Burma
Railway Centre
Presenting the history of the
railway constructed by the Imperial Japanese Army
during World War II using Allied prisoners of war
and impressed Asian labourers.
- Thailand
- Laos - Cambodia Brotherhood
Includes roster
of civilians and military personnel, map of U.S. bases,
reunions, unit patches, and more.
- Visionary
Monarch, A
Ttribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol
Adul. Also includes his visions, farming and rural
development projects, and literary work.
- Wilkes
County Siamese Twins
Contains brief history
of Eng and Chang Bunker.
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