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Thai culture and societies

Thai culture and societies. Chuleewan Praneetham January 2012. Content. General Information (geography, population, language, symbol, economic) History Culture Dos and Don’ts Official Holidays 2012 Coordinating Agent in Thailand Quiz. General Information. Geography.

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Thai culture and societies

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  1. Thai culture and societies ChuleewanPraneetham January 2012

  2. Content • General Information (geography, population, language, symbol, economic) • History • Culture • Dos and Don’ts • Official Holidays 2012 • Coordinating Agent in Thailand • Quiz

  3. General Information

  4. Geography • Heart of the Southeast Asian mainland • Area: of 513,115 sq.km. (50th) • North-South: 1,620 km • East to West: 775 km • Borders: • North – Myanmar and Lao PDR • East - Cambodia and • and the Gulf of Thailand • West - Myanmar • and the Indian Ocean • South – Malaysia

  5. Geography (cont.) Six-region system North Northeast West Central East South

  6. Four Natural Regions The North, a mountainous region, comprises natural forests, ridges and deep, narrow, alluvial valleys. The leading city of this region is Chiang Mai. Central Thailand, the basin of the Chao Phraya River, is a lush, fertile valley. It is the richest and most extensive rice-producing area in the country and has often been called the "Rice Bowl of Asia." Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located in this region. The Northeast region, or the Korat Plateau, is an arid region characterized by a rolling surface and undulating hills. Harsh climatic conditions often result in this region being subjected to floods and droughts. The Southern region, hilly to mountainous, with thick virgin forests and rich deposits of minerals and ores. This region is the center for the production of rubber and the cultivation of other tropical crops.

  7. Climate The climate is tropical with long hours of sunshine and high humidity. There are three seasons: Average temperature is 20°c - 37°c.

  8. Thai Flag King Rama VI and was first used on September 28, 1917 (95 years) Red represents for “The Nation: life-blood of Thai people” White represents for “The Religion: the purity of Buddhism” Blue symbolises for “The King” The flag is raised daily at 8.00 am and lowered at 6.00 pm at all official buildings, public places, large private enterprises, and schools, usually to the accompaniment of the Thai National Anthem.

  9. National Anthem The national anthem was adopted in 1939 (73 years). A literal translation Thailand embraces in its bosom all people of Thai blood, Every inch of Thailand belongs to the Thais. It has long maintained its sovereignty, Because the Thais have always been united. The Thai people are peace-loving, But they are no cowards at war. Nor shall they suffer tyranny. All Thais are ready to give up every drop of blood, For the nation's safety, freedom and progress.

  10. National Symbol/ Emblem Garuda A mythical half bird, half human figure Figure from both Buddhist and Hindu mythology Used as a symbol of the royal family and authority

  11. Population Total population is 67 Million (January, 2011) 1. Bangkok: 8.25 Million 2. Nakhon Ratchasima: 2.58 Million 3. Ubon Ratchathani: 1.81 Million 4. Khon Kaen: 1,76 Million 77. Ranong: 183,079

  12. Religious

  13. Language • National and Official Language: Thai • English is its unofficial second language • Some words in Thai are borrowed from Pali, Sanskrit and old Khmer. • The word “Thai” means “Freedom” in Thai language. • Speaking Thai and Written Thai The Thai language is comprised of 44 consonants, 32 vowels and five tones in Thai pronunciation.

  14. Language (cont.) • Thai letters do not have small and capital forms like the Roman alphabet. • No space between words • Word order is Subject – Verb (adverb) – Object (adjective) the subject is often omitted

  15. Economy • GDP:$ 584.8 billion (2010) • GDPper capita : 9,187$ • Exports : textiles and footwear, fishery products, rice, rubber, jewelry, automobiles, computers and electrical appliances • Imports : intermediate goods and raw materials, consumer goods, fuels • Agriculture products : rice, rubber, corn, sugarcane, coconuts, soybeans

  16. Economy (cont.) • Natural resources: tin, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, fish, gypsum, lignite, fluorite, arable land • Industries : tourism, textiles and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cement, light manufacturing such as jewelry and electric appliances, computers and parts, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics, automobiles (Toyota, Honda, General Motor, Masda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Isuzu, Benz, BMW) and automotive parts

  17. Regional Disparities in Thailand • Poverty incidence by province • Poverty concentrated in NE and some border provinces in North & South Source: NSO, NESDB

  18. History

  19. History • There are conflicting opinions as to the origins of the Thais. Three decades ago it could be said with presumed certainty that the Thais originated in Northwestern Szechuan in China about 4,500 years ago and later migrated down to their present homeland. • However, this theory has been altered by the discovery of remarkable prehistoric artifacts in the village of Ban Chiang in the Nong Han District of UdonThani Province. These include evidence of bronze metallurgy going back 3,500 years, as well as other indications of a far more sophisticated culture than any previously suspected by archaeologists. It now appears that the a Thais might have originated here in Thailand and later scattered to various parts of Asia, including some parts of China.

  20. History (cont.) • SukothaiPeriod from 1238 to 1438 (200 years) • AyutthayaPeriod from 1351 to 1767 (416 years) • ThonburiPeriod from 1767 to 1782 (15 years) • RattanakosinPeriod from 1782 until the present (230 years)

  21. Culture

  22. Culture • The Waiis the common form of greeting and adheres to strict rules of protocol. • The wai is both a sign of respect as well as a greeting. • The person who is junior in age or status is the first one to offer the wai. 

  23. Thai Clothes:Eight Styles of Thai National Costumes Thai Chakri Informal ceremonies Thai Boromphiman Evening ceremonies

  24. Thai Clothes: Thai Dusit Evening parties Thai Siwalai Wedding, dinner  

  25. Thai Clothes: Thai Amarintra Evening ceremonies Thai Chakraphad National ceremonies 

  26. Thai Clothes: Thai Chitralada Temple, day time ceremonies Thai Reun Ton Katin, waterfall

  27. ThaiSilk

  28. Thai Dance Northeastern Folk Dance Northern Dance Ancient Dance Central Dance Southern Dance Blessing Dance

  29. Songkran the traditional Thai New Yearis celebrated every year between 13-15April. The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. Songkran days are also considered the family days and the elderly days.

  30. Loi Krathong • romantic event on the full moon night in Novemberin which homage is paid to the Mother of Waters. All over the country, people gather at the rivers, ponds and lakes under the moonlight to float krathongs, small lotus-shaped offerings containing incense, flowers, a candle and a coin.

  31. Food: Rice Rice Sticky Rice

  32. Food: Tom Yum Kung Hot and Spicy Shrimp Soup

  33. Food: Kaeng Khiao Wan Kai Green Chicken Curry

  34. Food: Pad Thai Thai Style Fried Noodle

  35. Food: Pad Kaphrao Minced Pork with Sweet Basil

  36. Food: Kaeng Phet Ped Yang Roasted Duck Curry

  37. Food: Tom Kha Kai Chicken in Coconut Soup

  38. Food: Yam Nua Spicy Beef Salad

  39. Food: Moo Sa-te Roasted Pork coated with Turmeric

  40. Food: Kai Pad Med Mamuang Himmaphan Chicken with Cashew Nuts

  41. Food: Kaeng Phanaeng Meet with Coconut Cream

  42. Food: Som Tum

  43. Sport • Thai Boxing or "Muey Thai" • Muey Thai has musical accompaniment which consists of a drum or "Krong" small brass cymbals called "Ching Chup" and a Thai clarinet commonly called " Pee." At the being of each fight the contenders dance to the rhythm of the music around the ring to pay homage to their respective Archarn or Kru Muey [teacher], usually for five to ten minutes.

  44. Transportation: Sam Lor

  45. Transportation: Tuk Tuk

  46. Dos and Don’ts

  47. Dos and Don’ts • The Monarchy Not tolerate any lack respect towards any members of the royal family. (tolerate=ยอมให้เกิดขึ้น) Criticism of the king and royal family is not just frowned upon in Thailand; it is against the law – a punishable offence that is taken very seriously. E.g. 2002 two journalists from the Far Eastern Economic Review

  48. Dos and Don’ts (cont.) • Religion Always dress ‘politely’ when entering a temple or religious shrine. E.g. Wat Prakeaw forbids you from entering if you are dressed inappropriately.

  49. Dos and Don’ts (cont.) • Buddha Images Buddha images are sacred, whatever size or condition. (sacred= เป็นที่สักการะทางศาสนา) Never climb on a Buddha image Be very careful about taking photos – some images are so sacred photographs are forbidden. Do not point your feet at the Buddha which is an act of sacrilege (sacrilege = ลบหลู่ศาสนา)

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