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Asian historical architecture  (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
A comprehensive survey of Asia's architectural heritage. You can view over 5700 photos of 404 sites in fifteen countries, with extensive background information and innovative 'virtual tours.' The Thailand content includes architectural images and maps from Bangkok, Chiangmai, Nakhon Pathom and Pranburi.

Ayudhaya the World Heritage.  (http://www.cs.ait.ac.th/wutt/ayuth.html)
Recounts the history of the city state of Ayudhaya, which became the seat of government for the Thai people for over 400 years, compiled by Wuttipong Pongsuwan.

H-SEASIA  (http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/%7Eseasia/)
A member of H-Net Humanities & Social Sciences OnLine. H-SEASIA is a forum for discussion and communications regarding the history and study of Southeast Asia.

History of North Thailand  (http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/01history.htm)
A history of Northern Thailand provided by Chiangmai-Chiangrai.com.

Pertubuhan Pembebasan Patani Bersatu  (http://resolver.library.cornell.edu/misc/4063037)
Title from home page (viewed Aug. 14, 2001).

Thai Heritage Page.  (http://www.cs.ait.ac.th/%7Ewutt/wutt.html)
Presents historical and cultural information about Thailand or Siam, compiled by Wuttipong Pongsuwan. Offers access to audio files. Includes information about Thai royalty.

Thailand  (http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Thailand.html)
The Thailand pages of World Statesmen lists the historical leaders of Thailand. It lists the heads of state and government, has images of the Thai flag in different periods of history, includes maps, has the English text of the national anthem, chronology, as well as era names.

Timeline: Thailand  (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country%5Fprofiles/1243059.stm)
Run by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this web page provides an outline of the history of Thailand from 1782 until present.

World History Archives: Southeast Asia, Thailand  (http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/54/index-e.html)
Concise information on the history of Thailand.

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