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Paleontology in Thailand

Paleontology began as a subject of academic interest in Thailand in the early twentieth century, mainly conducted by foreign researchers working with the Royal Department of Mines and Geology, the precursor of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR). Most early paleontological research was the by-product of mineral exploration for the country's developing mining industry.

The first scientifically described fossil from Thailand was that of the bivalve Posidonomya becheri siamensis from Ban Khuan Dinso in Phatthalung Province, made by F. R. Cowper Reed in 1920. Official cataloging of fossils began two years later, and received contributions by Western paleontologists and geologists. Systematic surveys and studies were later begun by Japanese researchers led by Teiichi Kobayashi, who published their findings on trilobites in Tarutao Island (the oldest fossils found in the country) in 1957. Over the following decades, Japanese and German researchers conducted paleontological research as part of geological surveys throughout the country.[1]

Dinosaur fossils were first discovered in the country in 1973, during uranium surveys in Phu Wiang (now in Wiang Kao District) in Khon Kaen Province, initiating a wave of dinosaur research by Thai and French academics and a rise in public interest in the field. Several new dinosaur species have since been described from several sites in the country's Northeast, and paleontology museums have been established. Continued research is undertaken mainly by the DMR and some universities, as well as other public and private institutions.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ a b Department of Mineral Resources (2006). "ประวัติการสำรวจและศึกษาวิจัยซากดึกดำบรรพ์ในประเทศไทย". ทำเนียบซากดึกดำบรรพ์ไทย นามยกย่องบุคคล (PDF) (in Thai). Bangkok: Department of Mineral Resources. pp. 1–2. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. ^ Wangkiat, Paritta (26 June 2016). "The dinosaur hunter seeking more than just bare bones". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  3. ^ Boonchai, Nareerat; Grote, Paul J.; Jintasakul, Pratueng (2009). "Paleontological parks and museums and prominent fossil sites in Thailand and their importance in the conservation of fossils". In Lipps, J.H.; Granier, B.R.C. (eds.). PaleoParks - The protection and conservation of fossil sites worldwide (PDF). Carnets de Géologie / Notebooks on Geology. Vol. Book 2009/03. Brest. pp. 75–95.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

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