Thailand Historic Sites

Thailand Historic Sites — The modern history of Thailand began with the migration of what are now known as Thais from their ancestral home in southern China into mainland Southeast Asia around the 10th century AD. 
The known early history of Thailand begins with the earliest major archaeological site at Ban Chiang, where dating of artifacts found there indicates that by at least 3600BC the inhabitants had developed bronze tools and had begun to cultivate wet rice, providing the impetus for social and political organization.
Thailand has a diverse and exciting history and provides visitors with the opportunity to glimpse a wondrous past.  
Visitors have the opportunity to experience hundreds of historic sites, including several world heritage sites, throughout this amazing country.  
The unfolding history of Thailand continues to be studied by modern scholars worldwide. If you can contribute to help our community better understand the history of Thailand and the many historic points of interest please submit an article and photos to our editors.