'Loy Krathong Festival
Written by Suttinee Yavaprapas
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. |
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Thai Music In Thai Culture |
 'Thai Music In Thai Culture
Music is a field in fine arts that human beings have created under the influence of nature and their environment. It is inspiring. Music may be an imitation of nature or a direct human response to it. Musical instruments are made with natural materials for entertainment by natural human actions—hitting, vibrating strings, flicking and blowing.
Thai music is an instrument that entertains and stimulates the mind. Without music, there would be no liveliness, emotions, enrichment, sensitivity, joy and fun. As the saying goes, “Listen to music. It lifts your spirit.”
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MAKABUJA DAY
 Makabuja Day is one of the most important Buddhist cerebrations which falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month (either the last week of February or the early March).
This day in the Buddhist era, the great assembly (Chaturongkasanibaht) occurred without prior arrangement, providing the 4 miracles. They were:
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The Irrigation System in the Ayutthaya Period |
The Irrigation System in the Ayutthaya Period
 Irrigation pipes found in the Ancient Palace, Pranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
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 HOW TO MAKE A ‘NGOB’ HAT
Like the other pieces of basketwork, the art of making a ngob hat concerns a highly skillful and meticulous work. Ngob hat making can be found all the regions of Thailand with various styles.
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Ten Things to Know about the Kingdom of Ayutthaya |
Ten Things to Know about the Kingdom of Ayutthaya
1. Its monarchs and ruling duration
During its 417 years (1350-1767), the kingdom of Ayutthaya had 34 monarchs from five dynasties (U-thong, Suphannaphume, Sukhothai, Prasart Thong, and Ban Plu Luang). The longest reign was of King Borom- Trai Lokanart. The shortest reign was of Prince Chai, for only 3-4 days.
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Wars between Ayutthaya and Hongsawadee in 1569 and Turning Point at Ban Maksongton |
Wars between Ayutthaya and Hongsawadee in 1569 and Turning Point at Ban Maksongton
Natawit Pimtong
Early in the 22nd Buddhist century, Ayutthaya fought continuously with Hongsawadee after Pra Chairaja’s reign. The first war, which started in 1538, was caused by an attempt to claim unoccupied territory around Chiang Kran. The area was owned by the Mons who refused to be under Burmese Hongsawadee’s power. Tabeng-Shweti, King of Taungoo, sought help from Ayutthaya. The conflict and war between the two empires, then, developed. The war ended with the victory of Ayutthaya, due to the ability and strength of the King and his military force. |
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Export of Animal and plant products during he Ayutthaya Period |
Export of Animal and plant products during he Ayutthaya Period
Parichat wilawan
During the Ayutthaya period the export of the animal and plant products had brought about fortune to the royal household and to the kingdom all through the period. Ayutthaya’s geographic position, in the midway between India to the west and China to the east, was extremely suitable to be the international maritime emporium contacting with other stations along the trade routes including Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Acheen and the Philippines. Particularly along peninsular Thailand to the west, there were tanaosi, Marit and Phuket comparatively close to Coromandel, in India, and to the east there were ports in Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and the most important among all, Bangkok. Particularly Bangkok at the estuary of the Chao Pharaya river, the confluence of many river in the northern part of Thailand, was the port where the products from the inland areas were sent downstream to export.
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Domestic Trade during the Late Ayutthaya Period |
Domestic Trade during the Late Ayutthaya Period
Khomkham Diwongsa
Situated at the point coufluent of three rivers, Pasak to the northeast, Lopburi to the north, and Chaophraya to the east, Ayutthaya’s geographical position was perfectly suitable to be the commercial and political centre, as well as strategically easy to defend the capital from any possible invasions. Through the communication by river Ayutthaya became not only the trade centre but also the political centre of the kingdom. The artificial canals which connected every part of the capital encouraged the trade. |
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Ancient Trade in Thailand |
Ancient Trade in Thailand
Srisakra Vallibhotama
The evolution of human society in the ancient times ,from the time of small settlements until the establishment of city – states, not only depended upon the land for agri –culture to support the population ,but also was heavily influenced by the trade with the settlements nearby and sometimes with the states far away.
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