subject: Historical Thailand [print this page] Thailand is an Asian country which is recognised as a world famous site for travelling. One of the major industries in Thailand is tourism. The success of being in a leading position in tourism is the great history that Thailand carries and the luxury facilities that supplied by the Thai government. Because of this, flights from London to Bangkok are always available for cheap prices.
Thailand has been inhabited since the Palaeolithic period and occupied an advanced civilization in the past century before JC and many sites at the beginning of our time. Small kingdoms were installed along a trade route between India and China. It had spread Indian influence in the country. In the 6th century, the Khmer dominates the region and gradually expand their ownerships. After the Thais and Khmers mixed together in the 12th century, the Thai kingdom arises strongly. Once it became the largest kingdom in the country. Khmer domination loses its importance, and in 1218 the Thai kingdom of Sukothai is based. At this time, Thailand was known as Siam. If you ever visit Thailand, don forget to visit the museums to get more details about these stories. There are number of cheapest flights to Bangkok ready for you.
In 1350, the Kingdom of Uthong takes over and chose the city as the capital of Ayudhya. It quickly grew up and became a major international port. The Ayutthaya Historical Park was designed to give more details about these stories for tourists. The kingdom had experienced and shady disorders including Burmese invasions and in the 18th century, they made themselves masters of Ayudhya. General Tak Sin then meets an army of 5000 men and drove the Burmese troops. Tak Sin was crowned under the name Borom Racha IV in the same year and three years later, he is acknowledged as the leader of all Siam. He established his capital at the site of a small village called Bangkok, meaning "village wild olive." The kingdom grows and puts Cambodia under his tutelage.
The Phimai sandstone sanctuary is where you can visit to get more interesting facts about the great characters lived in Thailand. A journey to Thailand will surely be a memorable one for a history lover because of the attractive history the country inherits. Also it will not harm your pocket with the cheap flights to Bangkok from London which are for reasonable prices with an excellent service.
