999032Thai Studies

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• Review
• for Mid-semester Exam

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Archaeological findings and their contribution to
a better understanding of our land
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Historical approach to Siam-Thailand
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Socio-political approach to Siam-Thailand
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Religions and beliefs in Thai Society Buddhism,
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism,
Confucius, Taoism Etc.
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Understanding Thai Language
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Archaeological findings

and their contribution to a
better understanding of our land
Asst.Prof.Dr.Warrachai Viriyaromp
the difference between prehistoric
and historic
archaeologist
historian
documents / objects contemporary to documents
excavated objects
important archaeological sites on the land
which
is
now Thailand
Knowledge from
excavated objects
Esp. in the north and the northeast
Homo sapiens roamed the land some 38,000 yrs. ago
Prehistoric life evolved through several phases
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• Examples of archaeological findings

Skeletons
Paintings on cliff faces / cave walls
Weapons / hunting tools
pottery vessels
carbonized rice
beads and bangles
Objects found in burials
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Historical approach to Siam-Thailandwhat weve
learned from the Museum of Siam

• Early states in Suvarnabhumi and their adoption
  of Indian civilization

religions/ ruling system / court ceremonies
Early cultures in Suvarnabhumi
Srivijaya Dvarvadi
Adoption and adaptation of foreign cultures
Later states and their assimilation into Siam
Sukhothai
Ayutthaya
Thonburi
Lavo
Suphanabhum
Ratanakosin/ Bangkok
Multi-racial / multi-religious societies
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Socio-political approach to Siam-Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Pornpirom Chiangkul

• Former governing systems (Ayutthaya to
  Ratanakosin/Bangkok)

Absolute monarchy feudalism / Sakdina

Bangkok since 2475 B.E.
Democracy / revolutions
/ coups détat / elections
Note Military power has often been over/behind
political difficulties
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Religions and Beliefs in Siam-Thai
SocietyDr.Pakpong Wutthiwong

and what weve learned from Gurudvwara
and Little India
From original beliefs animism to beliefs and
religions originated in foreign lands

• From India
  Buddhism / Hinduism / Sikhism

From Persia (Iran) Islamism
From Europe Chritianity
From China Confucius / Taoism
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Some Bangkok communities with citizens of
different races, beliefs and cultures
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Bangluang Mosque
Tonson Mosque
Santa Cruz Church
Kanlayanamit Temple
Temple of the
Dawn
Communities on the west side of the Chao Phraya
River, Bkk.
Kian-an-keng Joss House
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Note the co-existence of diverse religions and
beliefs in Siam-Thai society
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Understanding Thai LanguageAssoc. Prof. Dr.
Kitima Indrambaraya

• Thai language belongs to the Tai language group

Thai scripts/alphabets invented by King
Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai
The first text aiming at teaching Thai language
was written in Ayutthaya period
The scripts and the language itself have
undergone changes through time, having been
influenced by foreign languages
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Get prepared
for mid-semester examination
Date and time
Sun 21 Dec 2008 12-2 p.m.
Place
LH3-203

• Components of Exam paper

4 questions from 4 topics under study (20
pts. net)
BONUS PART (4 pts. extra)
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Dont forget your ID card.
BE PUNCTUAL
and
? GOOD LUCK!!!