This episode looks at the historic roots of present-day Thailand. It explores the Funan dynasty and the founding of Sukhothai. It further elaborates on the Ayutthaya kingdom and the foundation of the Chakkri dynasty. The Chakkri dynasty's founding was the creation of the modern ruling house of Thailand in the late 18th century and the episode seeks to outline the pre-20th century history of Thailand.

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