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…
Thailand's ambassador to Switzerland received a collection of antiquities from a Swiss man who voluntarily returned them to their country of origin. Ambassador Phannapa Chandrarom met with Albert Schussegger in Bellinzona, Switzerland on August 11th to collect the items. Schussegger explained that the objects had been in his family for generations.
The collection consists of pottery, bronze tools, weapons, ornaments, and beads. Thai authorities are currently assessing the artifacts to establish their origins, age, and authenticity. Once verified, they will be returned to Thailand following proper procedures. This handover highlights the importance of preserving and returning Thailand's cultural heritage, as well as the strong relationship between Thai and Swiss citizens.
Schussegger expressed gratitude for his voluntary contribution. Ban Chiang, an archaeological site in Udon Thani province, Thailand, is one of the country's most significant prehistoric sites, dating back over 5,000 years. Discovered in 1966, it is renowned for its red-painted pottery and evidence of early agriculture and metalworking. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
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