Greetings:

Sawad Dee Kha (Woman)

Sawad Dee Krub (Men)

(gesture = WAI)

Nong Inpanbutr (In –Pan- Buit)

(Bhali and Sansakrit root)

*

Inpanbutr.1@osu.edu

Thank you for your mission… for Thank you for your mission… for helping Thailand helping Thailand

Khob Khun Kha = Thank you!Khob Khun Kha = Thank you!

Points to cover from SusiePoints to cover from Susie Minding our MannersMinding our Manners

– Greeting and meeting people Greeting and meeting people – Sharing meals Sharing meals – Important courtesies we may not know or understand Important courtesies we may not know or understand – Appropriate dress in Na Toey, Bangkok, Chaing Mai Appropriate dress in Na Toey, Bangkok, Chaing Mai – Roles of women & men & familyRoles of women & men & family

How Buddhism impacts Thai cultureHow Buddhism impacts Thai culturePolitics, the Emperor and the peoplePolitics, the Emperor and the people

THAILAND, LAND OF THE FREE [In Thai = PRATHET THAI]

Thailand is one of the few countries in the World that was never colonized by a western country or even an Asian power.

• It is a kingdom with a long tradition of benevolent kings.

• 2006 is 60th anniversary of the enthronement of one of the most popular and well respected kings we ever had, Bhumibol Adulyadej.

•He is the 49th king in the 700-years long history of Thailand.

Yellow is the color to show your loyalty/support to the king!

Related to the Tsunami, loss of the princess’s son in Phuket

In the old time…The people… kind and gentle…., with rich culture

Westernized in Bangkok, and other Westernized in Bangkok, and other tourist citiestourist cities– BuildingBuilding– FoodFood– How people dressHow people dress– Etc…Etc…

Besides ethnic Thai, the 62 Besides ethnic Thai, the 62 million that inhabit Thailand million that inhabit Thailand includes strong communities includes strong communities

of Chinese, Malay, Indians and of Chinese, Malay, Indians and other ethnic groups from Asia. other ethnic groups from Asia.

Over 95% of the people are Over 95% of the people are devout Buddhists devout Buddhists

Thai elephantThai elephant was selected as the was selected as the national animal because it has national animal because it has maintained close link with Thai maintained close link with Thai history and custom, it has a long life, history and custom, it has a long life, and it is closely related to the and it is closely related to the livelihood of Thai people (in the livelihood of Thai people (in the past). past).

Cultural InfluencesCultural Influences ReligionReligion

– 95% Buddhist 95% Buddhist Do not believe in euthanasiaDo not believe in euthanasia

GovernmentGovernment– Elephants & Politics: The National AnimalElephants & Politics: The National Animal– ““They are symbols of the king's divine right They are symbols of the king's divine right

to rule, of good luck, even religious icons”to rule, of good luck, even religious icons”– Only 1 private elephant camp in ThailandOnly 1 private elephant camp in Thailand– Poor countryPoor country

Ratchaphruek or Golden showerRatchaphruek or Golden shower is is widely known to Thais because it can widely known to Thais because it can be seen anywhere throughout the be seen anywhere throughout the country. It bears beautiful cluster-country. It bears beautiful cluster-shaped flowers in summer. The color shaped flowers in summer. The color of flowers is shining yellow, and of flowers is shining yellow, and yellow is the color of our national yellow is the color of our national religion ‘Buddhism'.religion ‘Buddhism'.

Sala Thai architectureSala Thai architecture can be seen can be seen throughout the public buildings of throughout the public buildings of Thailand. It is a reflection of out culture. It Thailand. It is a reflection of out culture. It is different from architectures of other is different from architectures of other countries, and that is one way visitors can countries, and that is one way visitors can tell they are in Thailand by looking at the tell they are in Thailand by looking at the ‘Thai-ness of the Sala Thai buildings. ‘Thai-ness of the Sala Thai buildings.

GovernanceGovernance

MonarchyMonarchy

Democratic, ParliamentDemocratic, Parliament

ElectionElection

MilitaryMilitary

Coup/every 4 years since 1976..Coup/every 4 years since 1976..

Thai cultureThai culture

Strong family tieStrong family tie Respect the elderly, seniority and WomenRespect the elderly, seniority and Women

Very polite and considerate peopleVery polite and considerate people (too much… not direct when you ask (too much… not direct when you ask

them something…)them something…)

Equal between women and menEqual between women and men

More than 30% of women elected to More than 30% of women elected to government office government office

Roles of women & men & familyRoles of women & men & family

CultureCulture The body---The Head.. You cannot The body---The Head.. You cannot

touch the had of the elderlytouch the had of the elderly

The younger people have to show The younger people have to show respect to the elders by respect to the elders by WAIWAI– When you greetWhen you greet– When you thankWhen you thank

FOODFOOD Lots of Rice!Lots of Rice! Amazing fresh fruitAmazing fresh fruit Many vegetarian dishesMany vegetarian dishes Best only to eat cooked vegetables and no Best only to eat cooked vegetables and no

sushi, wash/peel all fruitsushi, wash/peel all fruit Try something new!Try something new!

– Squid on a stickSquid on a stick– GalangalGalangal– Banana rotiBanana roti– Mango sticky riceMango sticky rice– InsectsInsects– Fruit!Fruit!

Food/ my practiceFood/ my practice

Drink bottled water/Thai beer (Singha)Drink bottled water/Thai beer (Singha) Cooked vegetableCooked vegetable Fresh vegetable (only if you know the Fresh vegetable (only if you know the

place well, good hotel…, but I have place well, good hotel…, but I have always been very careful)always been very careful)

Sea food/cookedSea food/cooked

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: THE THAILAND ELEPHANT EXPERIENCETHAILAND ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE

Einav Elitsur (VME II) Simona Rikh (VME II) Lauren Murphy (VME II)

Organized by Dr. N Inpanbutr in collaboration with Chiangmai University CVM, Thailand

Hill tribe people (Karieng)

= Karen People

TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION BANGKOK BANGKOK CHIANG MAI CHIANG MAI

PLANE OR NIGHT TRAINPLANE OR NIGHT TRAIN AROUND CHIANG MAIAROUND CHIANG MAI

– Red cabs- cheapest and most convenientRed cabs- cheapest and most convenient– Tuk-tuk- more expensive, not as accommodatingTuk-tuk- more expensive, not as accommodating– Motor Bike- not safe unless you know how to ride Motor Bike- not safe unless you know how to ride

one, one,

but great for conveniencebut great for convenience– Kind motorist!!- just don’t tell your mom! Kind motorist!!- just don’t tell your mom! Smokin Ride!

Hope I don’t get that wind blown hair!

Transportation:

By plane:• Very convenient and reasonable• Around 1 hr. to Chiang Mai, • Every hour 96:00 AM-10:00 PM)

By trainBy bus (not recommend)

Driving on the left side

DRESS (according to my students)DRESS (according to my students)

At work: long pants, tennis shoes, At work: long pants, tennis shoes, scrub topscrub top

In temples: no pants, In temples: no pants, long skirt, shoulders long skirt, shoulders must be coveredmust be covered Around town: cool, Around town: cool, comfortable clothing, comfortable clothing, no shorts, no spaghetti no shorts, no spaghetti strap shirtsstrap shirts

LANGUAGE LANGUAGE National language is ThaiNational language is Thai Many educated people know EnglishMany educated people know English Taxi drivers do notTaxi drivers do not Learn simple phrases, numbers, Learn simple phrases, numbers,

types of foodtypes of food

Psss…. This is actually a police station!

Common termsCommon terms

Wat = TempleWat = Temple

Gin Kow = have a mealGin Kow = have a meal

gin = eatgin = eat

Kow = riceKow = rice

Thank you for your mission…. Thank you for your mission…. ……For helping Thailand For helping Thailand Khob Khun Kha = Thank you!Khob Khun Kha = Thank you!

Let me know if I can be of any help.Let me know if I can be of any help.

And good luck to all!And good luck to all!