Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, stands on the Chao Phraya River as a symbol of Bangkok’s history. Originating in the Ayutthaya era & expanded under Kings Rama II & III, its porcelain-covered prang represents Mount Meru.

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Queen Sirikit met her husband, King Bhumibol, in Paris, studying music/languages. They married in 1950, vowing to "reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people." 💍 Their four children include the current King. #ThaiHistory #RoyalWedding

Books 129 & 130 of 2025: Elephants and Gunpowder: Southeast Asian Warfare 1380-1700, by Stephen Turnbull; What God Took Your Legs Away, by Wahid Al Mamun. #yishreads #southeastasianhistory #thaihistory #myanmaresehistory #singlit

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First Direct Dating for the Construction and Modification of the Baphuon Temple Mountain in Angkor, Cambodia > The Theravada modification is a hundred years prior to the conventional 16th century estimation and is not associated with renewed use of Angkor. > Instead it relates to the Ayutthayan occupation of Angkor in the 1430s and 40s during a major period of climatic instability.

📰 First Direct Dating for the Construction and Modification of the Baphuon Temple Mountain in Angkor, Cambodia (A free, 13-page article from 2015)

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The Traditions of the Noble Ones > we are dealing here not with two groups but with three: the Dhammayut order of the Third and Fourth Reigns, which is the parent group; the Dhammayut order of the Fifth Reign and later, which is the royal child; and the Forest tradition, which is the parent group’s peasant child.

🗒️ The Traditions of the Noble Ones (A free, 16-page essay from 2005)

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How Thailand avoided colonization youtu.be/7XoJSYQErAA?... #ThaiHistory #Thailand

The history of a very interesting culture youtu.be/PNwqSR5clWw?... #Thailand #ThaiHistory

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Time Travel through Bangkok 📸
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The #KingPinklao Memorial, dedicated to the younger brother of King Rama IV, is located in the center of #Bangkok. It honors one of #Thailand notable kings, renowned for his military skills
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The #KingPinklao Memorial, dedicated to the younger brother of King Rama IV, is located in the center of #Bangkok. It honors one of #Thailand notable kings, renowned for his military skills
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In 2023, long-distance trains were relocated to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. Today, #HuaLamphong railway station continues to serve as a terminus for ordinary and commuter trains. It remains a symbol of #Bangkok’s rich railway history and architectural heritage
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Others propose it derived from the Lamphong plant, a toxic species once abundant in the area. During its operation, #HuaLamphongStation witnessed significant events, including World War II and the bombing of Bangkok
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Jiminy Biscuits - the Mailman delivered!! Gotta get reading right away!! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #21stCenturyHistory #MilitaryHistory #ThaiHistory #SiameseHistory #PostColdWarHistory #PoliticalUnrest #RecentHistory #WargameResearch #RedShirtYellowShirt