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The modern Nation of Thailand is a multicultural society. The history of Thailand is rich. The predominant Thai culture identity and civilization emerged as a by product of the interaction of the indigenous population with Tai and other immigrant peoples, including people of Chinese and Indian heritage.
When Thailand people call themselves ‘’ Thai ’’ they mean they are in the political sense, subjects of the Thailand nation. If explored further the word has a cultural and, for many, a linguistic sense. However not all Thailand citizens speak Thai and of those who do so it is a second language for them.
The Khmer and other Austro-Asiatic tribes such as the Lawa, H' tin had their defining moments up until 1300 A.D. The Khmer established the Kingdom of Chenla and Angkor and the people of east Thailand are there descendents, although Khmer influence was significant elsewhere as well.
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The Northern Thailand people and Central Thai people are descendents of the Austro-Asiatic speakers including the Mon. The Mon had separate kingdoms in each region. North Thailand people are the Lawa, H' tin and other hunters and gathers of that region.
The Tai tribes, of which we identify 30 groups, are considered in the regions of Central Thailand, North Thailand, Southern Thailand and North East Thailand. These regions are relevant in that ethnic diversity is also varied throughout the regions.
The history of Thailand is complex and comprises what were historically numerous ethnic cultures and Kingdoms. The ethnic characteristics, belief systems, languages and lifestyles of each of these tribes are different and have influenced Thailand for over 9 centuries.
Provided by James Andrew
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