Khon Mueang (Lanna)

History, Kingdoms & the Making of Siam

Lanna, Kingdom of the North: from Mangrai to Dara Rasmi, Chiang Mai between Ayutthaya, Burma and Bangkok

For nearly six centuries, the north of present-day Thailand answered to a capital other than Sukhothai, Ayutthaya or Bangkok. Founded in 1296 by…

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Traditions, Festivals & Living Heritage

Thailand's Festivals and Celebrations: The Year's Calendar, Month by Month

In Thailand, the year is not divided into months alone. It also follows the moon, the rice harvest, the rainy season and the rhythm of the…

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