What evidence shows Indian influence on Thai kingdoms and culture?
The Dvāravatī culture existed from the 6th to 11th centuries CE, with its name derived from Sanskrit meaning 'that which has gates', referencing Dvārakā. The Ayutthayā Kingdom, founded in 1351, was named after the ancient Indian city of Ayodhyā. Monarchs of Thailand's current Chakri dynasty are named after Rāma.