Bangkok: More gold ornaments have been discovered at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Phetchaburi province during the relocation of the first set of skeletons, which were found alongside an inscribed seal ring.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phanombut Chantharachote, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, disclosed a report from Ms. Nipa Sangkhanakinth, Director of the Fine Arts Office Region 1, Ratchaburi. The discovery occurred on July 17, 2026, as the first set of skeletons (skeletons 1-4) was being moved from the site to the Science Center for Conservation in Pathum Thani Province. Among the findings with skeleton number 4 were gold ornaments, believed to be hair ornaments, cylindrical earrings, and numerous gold beads. This particular skeleton had previously yielded a seal ring with ancient Brahmi inscriptions. The newly discovered hair ornaments are larger than those found earlier.
The Director-General further explained that the Fine Arts Office Region 1, Ratchaburi, has successfully transported the initial set of skeletons to the Science Center for Conservation in Pathum Thani Province. The process involved archaeologists from the Fine Arts Office Region 1, Ratchaburi, curators from the Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum, and staff from the Science for Conservation Group of the National Museums Office. These experts will now undertake the cleaning and conservation of the artifacts based on scientific principles. Plans for the second set of skeletons (skeletons 5-8) and a third set, which includes child skeletons with large bronze vessels on their torsos, are under discussion. These discussions will focus on designing supporting platforms and methods to safely transport the skeletons while preserving the archaeological evidence.