via Bangkok Post, 06 July 2023: Chinese merchants shaped Thailand-China ties, with their influence spanning millennia, seen in Ban Kao civilization, Thai craftsmanship, migration, and the vibrant Chinese communities of Talat Noi and Chinatown, upholding rich heritage and traditions.
With Thailand serving as a significant commercial hub for centuries, Chinese merchants played a key role in bridging cultural linkages through marine trade prior to the establishment of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China in 1975. To celebrate the 48th anniversary of this milestone, Life explores Bangkok’s early communities to learn more about our ancestry.
Source: Tracing ancestry
