A Thai therapist's overview of the wai khru (khruu) - widely known and used in Thailand as a way of honoring teachers of many disciplines.
THAI Online Library
Thai Culture
Thailand Cultural Facts
General information about Thailand, its cultural identity and social values.
History of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya
A brief history of the ancient cities of Sukhothai (1238 AD) and Ayutthaya (1351 AD), and how they gave rise to the current Kingdom of Thailand.
Eclectic Influences on Thai Medicine and Thai Culture
An article about secondary influences (other than Indian) seen in traditional Thai medicine and culture. Discusses Khmer, Chinese and Western influences. Chapter excerpt from a book.
Simple Thai recipes: red curry, tom kha and pumpkin coconut soup
Three easy and quick recipes for basic red curry, tom kha soup and coconut pumpkin soup.
What’s in a wat?
An overview of the individual components of the wat, a Thai Buddhist spiritual and social center. The article includes the names and uses of each individual building contained in a wat complex.
The Reusi Tradition
Short overview of the Thai reusi tradition. Reusi are the keepers of traditional Thai esoteric arts and sciences.
Molam – Folk music from Eastern Thailand
A description of the traditional folk music from eastern Thailand.
Thai pregnancy beliefs and treatments
An overview of traditional Thai beliefs associated with pregnancy, including diet and behavior during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum care.
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.