Archaeological research on late prehistoric and early historical sites in Central Thailand have produced evidence of participation in long-distance exchange networks. Glass beads, Indo-Roman beads, exotic pottery from India and China, kettle drums, and precious stone ling ling-O earrings were all imported. Many Dvaravati communities utilised terracotta sculptures and carved bricks in construction that were likely sourced from Arabian merchants. Most of these imported resources would have reached Thailand through overseas cargo transport. However, the remains of ships are rare, and evidence of the livelihoods of ship’s crews are almost completely absence from our knowledge of these modes of maritime exchange. Since 2013, excavations have been ongoing at the Phanom Surin shipwreck. Radiocarbon dating suggests the vessel was constructed in the 9th century CE. The wreck has produced a variety of cargo items such as torpedo jars, Chinese green/brown glazed ceramics, Persian wares and local carinated earthenware that suggests the vessel was traversing the maritime silk route from Arabia to China. Construction techniques indicate that the Phanom Surin was built in Arabia. This presentation, however, focuses on those recovered tools and utensils that provide information on the daily lives of the crew. This includes wooden ladles, carinated pots with burnt residues, ropes, metal rods and a bamboo yoke.