Three easy and quick recipes for basic red curry, tom kha soup and coconut pumpkin soup.
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Buddha protection tablets
An introduction to Thai Buddha protection tablets, which are made from plaster and clay and sometimes set in metal or plastic cases and worn around the neck or in a shirt pocket.
Roles of Traditional Healers (mor baan) in Southern Thailand
Traditional healers (mor baan) played an important role in Thai health long before the introduction of Western medicine. This article address the roles and practices of traditional healers in southern Thailand.
The Spirit Houses of Thailand
An introduction to the spirit houses used and maintained throughout Thailand.
Sai Sin: The Blessed String Bracelets of Thailand
An overview of the popular cotton string bracelets (sai sin) which are blessed by monks and revered teachers and common among Thai Buddhists.
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.
Thai Sacred Amulets
The Reusi Tradition
Short overview of the Thai reusi tradition. Reusi are the keepers of traditional Thai esoteric arts and sciences.
Pali & the Tipitaka
The Thai massage wai khru
Short overview of the evolution and meaning of the current-day wai khru, the mantra that is also known as "om namo."