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Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
Thai boxing originated as a self defence and developed to become a sport. It is well-known for its various types of forward and backward elbow strikes, Knee strikes, swing and reversing kicks
02 Sep 2010,14:56 (read 2200 )
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Thai Rural Family
The rural family in the typical village setting is an extended family with many generations living in one house, or many houses within the same compound.
02 Sep 2010,14:54 (read 1320 )
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Thai House in the South
Thai houses in the south are quite similar to those found in other regions of the country. There are ruan kruang pook (tied house), ruan kruang sab (wooden house) both of which have undergone development which gives the southern people the cement brick ho
02 Sep 2010,14:53 (read 2361 )
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Thai House of the Central Plain
Most traditional Thai houses in the central plain that have survived to our time are similar and nonvaried in the main styles.
02 Sep 2010,14:52 (read 2443 )
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Thai House in the North
The Lanna or the northern people favor the valleys that are the river basins for settlement. The northern region which begins from Sukhothai all the way to Chiangmai and Chiangrai is dominated by mountains and rain forest.
02 Sep 2010,14:50 (read 1892 )
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Thailand Culture
Mainland Thai culture is heavily influenced by Buddhism. However, unlike the Buddhist countries of East Asia, Thailand's Buddhists follow the Therevada school
02 Sep 2010,14:43 (read 3036 )
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Kathin
he wooden frame as the pattern for making the yellow robes could be called an embroidery hoop during the Buddha’s time. In fact, it was very difficult to make the yellow robes in accordance with the special form designed by Lord Buddha
02 Sep 2010,08:02 (read 1326 )
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Cultural activities on Family Day
Roles and Duties of Family members to one another 1. To give love, affection and hospitality to one another. 2. To help and take care of one another.
02 Sep 2010,07:59 (read 1494 )
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Thai Amulets
From the very early age onward, boys wear objects which reputedly protect them against diseases, witchcraft and accidents. When a boy becomes adolescent the se objects with protective power become increasingly important in his life.
02 Sep 2010,07:43 (read 866 )
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Songkran Festival
Festivals play an important role in the social and cultural life of Thai people. The Thais look forward to and celebrate festivals through the collective efforts of the community for merit and fun, which are typical Thai values.
02 Sep 2010,07:39 (read 2168 )
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