Initial States of Thailand - Initial States of Thailand

Initial States of Thailand

The development of Suvarnabhumi (Thai: U-Thong, Chinese: Chinlin) and Funan from the communities to coastal centers was due to their economic and cultural interaction with seafarers from the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. They transported both new techniques and artifacts to the various settlements in Southeast Asia. They were the main force influencing the later development of populated center into states. They contacted with the seafarers of Malay Archipelago and became coastal centers of the trade and the cultural activities during the 2nd to 6th centuries. Together with Suvarnabhumi and Funan, Chinese records also mention the states of Tun-Sun, Tan-Tan, Pan-Pan and the later states such as Chi Tu, Lang-Jia-Shu, To-Lo-Po-Ti and Lo-Hu. These records correlate with certain archaeological finds. The Roman lamp, copper coins of Victorius, atche beads, enameled beads were found in this area. These antiques were also firmly related to the trading which linked the Eastern and Western world.