An overview of traditional Thai beliefs associated with pregnancy, including diet and behavior during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum care.
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Research & Other Information
Introduction to Thai Element Theory
An 8-page overview of the basic workings of Thai element theory, and how this theory can be applied while working with clients in traditional Thai massage.
Traditional Postpartum Practices in NE Thailand
A lengthy doctoral dissertation which documents postpartum healing practices using fire (yuu fai), medicinal herbs, and managing and balancing the elements, among other treatments. Interviews with women are included with this report.
An Overview of Traditional Thai Massage
A short article about the origin, evolution and practice of traditional Thai massage.
The Thai massage Wai Khru: Melody transcription
A transcription of the 3-note melody used in the most popular sung version of the mantra used in Thai massage and Thai medicine. A4 size format
Strange meditation practices in Thailand
A short newspaper article about unusual types of meditation that occasionally take place in Thailand
(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.
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.
Identity Maintenance in Lanna (Northern Thai)
A linguistics study conducted in Chiang Mai Thailand investigating Lanna cultural identity through the use of the northern language 'Kam Mueang' in public signage. Includes discussion of the Kam Mueang words 'mueang', 'doi', 'huean', 'kat', and 'kham'.
Thai Buddhist Calendar
An orientation to the Thai calendar, including brief descriptions of the Thai Lunar Calendar, the Buddhist Era Calendar, and various holidays and festivals that take place according to the full moon in the Buddhist Calendar.