Representing Thai Culture

2020 ◽  
pp. 95-127
Author(s):  
Penny Van Esterik
Keyword(s):  
Thai Culture

scholarly journals Conceptions of Healthy Aging Held by Relatives of Older Persons in Isan-Thai Culture: A Phenomenographic Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pornpun Manasatchakun ◽  
Åsa Roxberg ◽  
Margareta Asp
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Northeast Thailand ◽  
Phenomenographic Study ◽  
Family Nurses ◽  
Thai Culture

In Thailand, family nurses are expected to provide support for older persons and their family members to promote healthy aging. Family bonds are strong, and relatives are expected to take care of their older family members. However, there is limited research on how older persons’ family members perceive healthy aging. This study aimed to describe the conceptions of healthy aging held by the children and grandchildren of older persons in northeast Thailand. In a phenomenographic study, 14 interviews were performed to qualitatively analyze different conceptions of healthy aging. Four descriptive categories emerged: being independent, not being afflicted by diseases or illnesses, being a giver and a receiver, and being wise. The conceptions of healthy aging entail both autonomy and interdependence. The relative’s perspective needs to be considered when policies relating to healthy aging are implemented in the community and when family nurses provide support to families to promote healthy aging.

scholarly journals A Reflection of Thai Culture in Thai Plant Names

MANUSYA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-97
Author(s):  
Unchalee Singnoi
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Linguistics ◽  
Plant Taxonomy ◽  
Folk Taxonomy ◽  
Linguistic Structure ◽  
Thai Language ◽  
Plant Names ◽  
Traditional Societies ◽  
Cognition And Culture ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Thai Culture

The present study focuses on the plant naming system in the Thai language based on 1) Brent Berlin’s general principles of categorization of plants and animals in traditional societies (Berlin, 1974, 1992) which suggest that it is worthwhile to think about a plant taxonomy system on the basis of plant names since the names provide the valid key to folk taxonomy and 2) Lakoff’s central guiding principles of cognitive linguistics (Lakoff and Johnson, 2003 and Lakoff 1987). Data on plant names collected from printed materials are selectively analyzed. The study examines the linguistic structure, folk taxonomy and conceptualization of plant terms in the Thai language. It is found that there exists in the Thai language a complex and practical plant naming system establishing a relationship between language, cognition and culture.

scholarly journals Transfer of the Cultural Heritage of the Traditional Thai House: Usiri Family Houses

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Kundoldibya Panitchpakdi
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Cultural Inheritance ◽  
House Construction ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
New Location ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Thai Culture

Traditional Thai house architecture is a significant part the Thai culture and heritage. One unique attribute of traditional Thai house construction is the modular, pre-fabricated wood components, with non-permanent connections. This allows the house to be dissembled and reassembled in a new location without damage. This is a case study of Thai-style houses built and owned by six generations of the Usiri family. Their houses have been passed down from the first to subsequent generations. From only two Thai-style houses 130 years ago, there are now eleven houses as part of an expanding cultural inheritance. © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Cultural Heritage; Traditional House; Preservation; Living Environment.

scholarly journals “Mai Pen Rai” on Communicative Phenomena in Thai Culture

MANUSYA ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Nittaya Chaimanee
Keyword(s):  
Social Care ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Phonological Processes ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Patterns Of Use ◽  
Channel Expression ◽  
Psychological Mechanism ◽  
Global World ◽  
Thai Culture ◽  
Response Formula

This paper discusses patterns of use and various functions of the frequent Thai expression mai pen rai, which can be roughly glossed as 'never mind'. The study is based on conversational data: face-to-face and by phone. Mai pen rai is a linguistic pattern requiring appropriate knowledge for its practical use in the culture of everyday human communication. The expression mai pen rai implies a pragmatic response to culture, and acts as a psychological mechanism reflecting the influence of Buddhism (Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, 1956; Phra Khantipalo, 1993; Phra Rajakittimoli, 1997) in a relaxed Thai lifestyle. Mai pen rai demonstrates a unique communication pattern for different situations in life. It further reveals speech strategies resulting from the application of natural phonological processes, as discussed by Stampe (1979), Dressler (1989) and Foltin and Dressler (1997). Mai pen rai can be considered as a back-channel expression (Iwasaki and Rorie, 2003; Chaimanee, 1999), which is sent out as a mental response formula: a reply of thankfulness or pardon or a sign of social care, or as a politeness formula (Brown and Levinson, 1987). Since mai pen rai has multiple and effective uses, the expression highlights a practical phase of human language in communication. Communicating with the universally underlying semantic structure –'never mind'- would help all of us to live in harmony with a peaceful mind in this Global World.

Developing a Thai Theological and Biblical Understanding of the World: Rethinking Thai Cosmology in Light of Divine Council theology

2020 ◽  
pp. 026537882093592
Author(s):  
Kelly Michael Hilderbrand ◽  
Sutheera Sritrakool
Keyword(s):  
Biblical Worldview ◽  
Cultural Narratives ◽  
Cultural Worldview ◽  
The World ◽  
Divine Council ◽  
Thai People ◽  
Compare And Contrast ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Thai Culture

This article is an attempt to compare and contrast biblical divine council cosmology (Heiser, 2008) with Thai Buddhist cosmology. The Ramakien and the Three Worlds According to King Ruang are the primary cultural narratives of the Thai people. These narratives give us insight into the worldview of the Thai. By comparing the Thai worldview with the biblical worldview, we can see where they intersect and where they are in conflict. The goal of this article is to spark a dialogue for producing a Thai theological and apologetic perspective that takes seriously Thai cultural worldview understandings in light of divine council cosmology and develops new tools for reaching Thai culture with the Gospel.

Kuomintang Soldiers and Their Descendants in Northern Thailand: An Ethnographic Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Duan
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Chinese Education ◽  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Chinese Tradition ◽  
Three Generations ◽  
Chinese Cultural Values ◽  
Thai Culture

AbstractThis research explores the community and the life of the Yunnanese Chinese comprising KMT soldiers and their descendants in northern Thailand. By describing three generations of these villagers, the article shows how the original Kuomintang soldiers and their descendants have adapted to life in northern Thailand, and become a category of Chinese there. Despite the influence of Thai culture especially on the young, certain aspects of Chinese tradition have remained important for their cultural identity, while Chinese education reinforces the socialization of Chinese cultural values.

scholarly journals Ethical Decision- Making Model for Thai Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Thamarat Jangsiriwattana ◽  
Sanober Salman ◽  
Boonthipa Jiantreeangkool
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Dilemma ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Buddhist Philosophy ◽  
Thai People ◽  
Decision Making Models ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Thai Culture

The ethics issue has been receiving massive attention of today’s managers due to the publicized scandals and cases of fraud, bankruptcy and others. For managerial convenience numerous ethical decision making models were proposed by researchers, but six models are widely accepted by ethics based practitioners (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2008). Each model has unique characteristics, which enhances understanding about ethical dilemma. This paper reviewed the relevant literature and utilized seven models: (Kelly & Elm, 2003; Jones, 1991; Ferrell, Gresham & Fraedrich, 1989; Hunt & Vitell, 1986; Trevino, 1986; Ferrell & Gresham, 1985; Kohlberg, 1969) and then cultivated ethical decision-making model for Thai context. In addition, the authors also reviewed the literature on Thai culture and focused on Buddhist philosophy, beliefs, values and norms of Thai people. Finally, the Seven ethical decision making models and Buddhist philosophy were integrated together to propose a model for ethical decision making for Thai organization.

scholarly journals The Image of the Ideal Monarch in the Tale of Duodecagon

MANUSYA ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Kusuma Raksamani
Keyword(s):  
Constructive Narrative ◽  
Thai Culture ◽  
The Ideal

A collection of Thai tales, derived from Persian Islam, narrates how the kings successfully deal with their ministers and subjects with their righteousness. In the narrative, the twelve-sided tomb of a king is discovered with the inscription of twelve stories, endowed with precepts and wise sayings on the art of ruling. This article discusses the Persian source of the work and analyses the content and theme of the story that mirrors the image of the ideal king in Thai culture and that of Persian Muslims as well. Also, the power of the constructive narrative is stressed in allowing stories to educate the reader or the listener.

A MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT FOR TQM IMPLEMENTATION IN THE THAI MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

2006 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 361-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANUPAM DAS ◽  
HIMANGSHU PAUL ◽  
FREDRIC W. SWIERCZEK ◽  
TRITOS LAOSIRIHONGTHONG
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Iso 9000 ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
Top Management Commitment ◽  
Thai Culture

It is particularly important for developing countries to define useful TQM constructs to measure these principles, and their effect on improvement of performance. This research is aimed at measuring TQM constructs in the Thai manufacturing industry and Thai culture. The research identifies nine TQM implementation constructs and one outcome construct. A measurement instrument is developed based on a survey of some 275 ISO 9000 certified manufacturing companies in Thailand. A stepwise regression model is then used to identify the primary implementation construct regressors that significantly influence the outcome construct. The results show that customer focus, continuous improvement, top management commitment, employee involvement and product innovation are significantly and positively related to product quality. The findings are useful for practitioners and academia in developing countries.

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