Historical Assumptions about the First Mosque in Siam Country

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study and discuss in the role of the establishment of the Muslim community in the Sukhothai period, based on the evidence presented in the first inscription stone of The King Ramkhamhaeng. It is currently stored in the National Museum Phranakorn in the north side of upper part, in the room where the Sukhothai art shows are kept for the benefit of historical and archaeological studies. This research is a qualitative research by studying the document from the first inscription of the King Ramkhamhaeng inscription in side 3, line 2 which was inscribed that “At the foot of the city of Sukhothai, there is Pasan market, there is a Bhra Achchana, there is castle”. Compared with the text in the same stone inscription on the second part that was inscribed, "The middle of city Sukhothai, there is Pihar, there is Golden Buddha image, and there is Bhra Aththaroth”. Study the meaning of the inscription name of “Ach Cha Na” which was inscribed after name of Pasan Market in the same line of the third side, line 2 and compare with ancient maps and archives from both domestic and foreign to find out a Muslim community located near Pasan market. Is there considered as district Ruesi-chum? Why was it called Ruesi-chum?, Has the name Ruesi-chum gotten any indications with Muslim cultures?, Was the name changed from Wad Ruesi-chum to wad Sri-chum?, and analysis in existence and disappearance of Muslims in the area of Pasan market in Ruesri-chum district.