In 1220, the Khmer controlled Sukhothai was conquered by the Thais and made the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom. By 1220, the long declining Khmer Empire was mostly overrun by Thais. By the …

Jul 9, 2025 · Learn the history of Thailand, from ancient settlements, the rise of kingdoms like Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, to its modern constitutional monarchy.

Dec 12, 2025 · The Thai are descended from a much larger group of Tai -speaking peoples. The latter are found from extreme northeastern India in the west to northern Vietnam in the east and from …

Jun 30, 2025 · Discover 12 ancient Thailand temples and ruins from UNESCO sites like Ayutthaya and Sukhothai to hidden Khmer temples and Phanom Rung's volcano setting.

Jun 7, 2025 · Explore the history of Thailand, from its ancient kingdoms to today: key events, culture, monarchs, and the nation’s unique heritage.

Early History In the ninth century B.C., Mon and Khmer people established kingdoms that included large areas of what is now Thailand.

4 days ago · The Kingdom of Sukhothai, and the Phra Ruang dynasty, is considered to be the beginning of history for Thailand as it freed the people from Khmer rule.

Explore Thailand’s rich history, from the ancient civilizations of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to military coups, monarchy shifts, and modern political struggles.

Explore the ancient times of Thailand, a journey through millennia of cultural evolution, from early hunter-gatherer societies to the flourishing Kingdoms of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.

In early historical times, a succession of tribal groups controlled what is now Thailand. The Mon and Khmer peoples established powerful kingdoms that included large areas of the country.