A short introduction to the history and geography of Thailand. A timeline can be found here. A history with brilliantly colored pictures can be found here.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
A short biography of the talented Princess Sirindhorn, who found the map shown here, and who recognized its unique value.
The devastating tsunami of 2004, which devastated Thailand and Banda Aceh, provoked international awareness of the dangers of tsunami. This article provides a history of the tsunami and its after effects.
A close-up of the area shown on the map appears in blue.
View Thailand and the Mekong River in a larger map