Episode 8.7 - Ram Khamhaeng

Ram Khamhaeng was the king of Sukhothai, and he ruled on of the first truly Tai-led kingdoms that was able to unite the surrounding states into something bigger. His success helped to unify the people and define the culture of what would persist in Thailand to this day.

Sources

• George Cœdès, The Origins of the Sukhodaya Dynasty

• George Cœdès, The Indianize States of Southeast Asia

• David K. Wyatt, Thailand: A Short History

• Cheuy Suetrong, “Reflections on King Ram Khahhaen of Sukhothai”, Crossroads: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Southeast Asian Studies

Names Mentioned

• Bang Klang Thao

• Mangrai

• Pha Mueang

• Wareru

• Zhou Daguan