Samples of the 1886 map of Thailand

North of Thailand around Chiang Mai

1886 Chiang Mai Region

Chiang Mai, Chiengmai or Chiangmai, we get used to different spellings of this major and ancient city in the north of Thailand. On this map we see an unusual name which pops up a few times in the late 19th Century. That is Zimme.

Nan has its present day spelling, but Lamphan is shown as Labong and Lampang is Lagong.

Border with Laos at Nong Khai

1886 Border with Laos

This map is interesting for what’s not there. Udon Thani is now one of Thailand’s larger cities, but its importance grew in the second half of the 20th Century especially during the Vietnam War when the US built an airbase near the town.

Khon Kaen is shown as Kon-khene and Nong Khai is Nong-cai.

South of Thailand around Phuket

1886 South of Thailand

In the south of Thailand apart from Phuket island we see almost all the towns with different names.

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Links to Map Websites

From Nancy Chandler still the most fun maps of Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Perfect for visitors hoping to discover where to go in these two Thai cities.

Bangkok Digital Map...Nancy Chandler's Map of Bangkok (Full Package with Directory)

Chiang Mai Digital Map...Nancy Chandler's Map of Chiang Mai (Full Package with Directory)

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