Swiss man returns ancient Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand
Thailand’s ambassador to Switzerland has received a collection of antiquities believed to have originated from the Ban Chiang archaeological site in Udon Thani province from a Swiss national who volunteered to return them to Thailand. Ambassador Phannapa Chandrarom traveled to Bellinzona in southern Switzerland on 11 August to receive the items from Albert Schussegger, who […] The post Swiss man…
A Swiss man, Albert Schussegger, has returned a collection of ancient Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand, according to Thailand’s ambassador to Switzerland, Phannapa Chandrarom. The items were received on August 11 in Bellinzona, southern Switzerland, from Schussegger, who had contacted the Royal Thai Embassy in Bern to express his intention to return the antiquities.
The collection comprises pottery, bronze tools, weapons, ornaments, and beads, among other items. The embassy is now coordinating with Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fine Arts Department to examine the objects and establish their provenance, age, and authenticity. This handover reflects Thailand’s cooperation and goodwill in preserving its cultural heritage and the strong ties between Thai and Swiss people, as well as the countries' collaboration in protecting cultural heritage.
Ban Chiang, one of Thailand’s most significant prehistoric archaeological sites, is located in Udon Thani province and provides evidence of human settlement and cultural development dating back over 5,000 years. The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.
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