Sukhothai was the first kingdom of Thailand, during which time an early Thai script was invented. After the Sukhothai period, new kingdoms arose: Ayuthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin, which is the present kingdom.
hello John I have now lost about 3 hours in the last 2 days just looking at your beautiful Thailand photographs, they are inspiring and I hope anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of this country will feel the need to visit and take some pics of their own. looking here has brought the Thai experience back to me thank you soo much! you have totally caught the exquisite beauty of Thailand.