A short article about how stick reflexology became popular in Thailand due to the work of a Swiss missionary.
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Essays & Articles
Strange meditation practices in Thailand
A short newspaper article about unusual types of meditation that occasionally take place in Thailand
(Español) Los Ejercicios del Asceta Tailandés
Ensayo detallado sobre el reusi dat ton en español. - Detailed article about reusi dat ton, in Spanish language.
Biography of Mama Nit Chaimongkon
The story of Nit Chaimongkon, important matriarchal Thai massage teacher who touched the lives of many students.
(Español) Teoría de los Elementos en la Medicina Tailandesa
Una descripción de la teoría de los elementos en la medicina tailandesa, y su relevancia al masaje tai.
The Heart of Thailand
A practitioner's journey to a clinic for Thai traditional medicine, affiliated with a Buddhist temple and specializing in paralysis-related conditions.
Reusi Dat Ton – the Origin of Nuat Boran
A description of Reusi Dat Ton and its theoretical similarities with other aspects of traditional medicine in Thailand. Article includes photos of Reusi Dat Ton exercises alongside corresponding Nuat Boran techniques.
Revitalizing and Restoring of Lanna Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Herbs
An outline for the inventory-making process related to Lanna traditional health practices. Includes discussion of various traditional Lanna medical practices and health care procedures, as well as influences from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese medicine.