Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Personal Reflection
10 things I learn from this class
1. Learn about new countries in the world
2. Learn about different cultures toward different countries
3. Learn to be creativity when working on projects
4. Learn to practice sharp observation while looking for red dots
5. Learn to present my ideas by doing in oral presentation
6. Learn to be confident by doing presentation
7. Learn to strengthen teamwork
8. Learn to schedule homework to meet deadline
9. Personally learn more about Thailand by doing the global project
10.Learn to study and work consistently toward project, blog post, and presentation
1. Learn about new countries in the world
2. Learn about different cultures toward different countries
3. Learn to be creativity when working on projects
4. Learn to practice sharp observation while looking for red dots
5. Learn to present my ideas by doing in oral presentation
6. Learn to be confident by doing presentation
7. Learn to strengthen teamwork
8. Learn to schedule homework to meet deadline
9. Personally learn more about Thailand by doing the global project
10.Learn to study and work consistently toward project, blog post, and presentation
Thailand Cultures and Biggest challenges
Thailand Cultures and Biggest challenges
In 2013, World bank reported that the total population of Thailand is 67.01 million. with more than 50 million Buddhists, so the main religion practice in Thailand is Buddhism.
1. Thailand culture has been inspired by Buddhism ideologies for Centuries
Thailand is also known as "The land of Smiles", there are million of tourists arrive to Thailand every year which accounts for 20.0% of Thailand GDP (According to 2013 World bank Report).
2. Hospitality is also Thailand culture.
3. Thailand's culture also has been inspired by the centuries of Agriculture
Challenges
1. Economic Fluctuation
This challenge has occurred since 2008 which affect Thailand tourism when fewer tourist travel to Thailand due to economic recession
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2. Domestic Political unrest:
This challenge has occurred since 2006 when military officer overthrown the government. Thailand social has been separated into two opposite sides, the red-side and the yellow side.
Political unrest, and violence between two sides affect the hospitality tradition of Thailand
3. climate and environment change:
Incurring year by year, which affect Thailand Agriculture. Since most of the areas in central Thailand is flat lands and river deltas. These areas are vulnerable when the sea level rise up due to global warming.
Biggest Challenges of Living in Bangkok
According to Work Bank, Bangkok is the biggest city in Thailand, so this city also have the similar challenges like other big city in the world.
1. Pollution
The pollution is in the air in Bangkok. we can smell it when we go outside. according to local people, if we spend long time outside and are used to it, we will end up with breathing problems.
Most of the canals and waterways in the city are highly polluted, and many of them are already anaerobic and give off offensive smells. This is cause by the majority of houses in Bangkok discharge waste-water straight into storm drains that directly connect to those canals or waterways
2. Traffic
Being the fastest-growing area in Thailand in terms of human population as well as automobile population, Bangkok just has not been able to cope with the enormous demand that has been put on its existing road systems. Traffic jams and accidents are part of the city
3. Land use and building problem
Bangkok did not have an official city plan in operation. So, a comprehensive city structure, zoning, building control, public utility layouts, and so on, cannot be drawn up.
Thus, with little or no zoning laws, people in Bangkok can build up any construction they like
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Monday, April 20, 2015
power of influence
Power of influence
Thailand lies between Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, with the Gulf of Thailand to its south. Its culture mixes strong Indian influences, Chinese traditions, and elements that are uniquely Thai. With its diverse geography, friendly people, and stunning scenery, the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” is a must-see destination in South East Asia.
1. Thai culture is affected by Indian culture
a. Painting
Thai painting is affected by Indian culture, so we usually recognize the Buddhist temples or palace in some these old pictures.
They are idealistic and the themes frequently depicted are those related to Buddhism, such as the Buddha's life stories, stories of the three worlds (heaven, earth and hell), and also those concerning customs and traditions.
The common topics in painting reflected so many different purpose: the beautiful and dignify the places of worship, to promote Buddhism, and to educate people through pictures.
Thailand lies between Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, with the Gulf of Thailand to its south. Its culture mixes strong Indian influences, Chinese traditions, and elements that are uniquely Thai. With its diverse geography, friendly people, and stunning scenery, the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” is a must-see destination in South East Asia.
1. Thai culture is affected by Indian culture
a. Painting
Thai painting is affected by Indian culture, so we usually recognize the Buddhist temples or palace in some these old pictures.
They are idealistic and the themes frequently depicted are those related to Buddhism, such as the Buddha's life stories, stories of the three worlds (heaven, earth and hell), and also those concerning customs and traditions.
The common topics in painting reflected so many different purpose: the beautiful and dignify the places of worship, to promote Buddhism, and to educate people through pictures.
b. Architecture
Thai sculpture is concentrated on Buddha images that rank among the world's greatest expressions of Buddhist art. the sculpture usually were made by wood, metals, ivory, precious stones and stucco,so they created the represent Rattanatrai of Buddhism. Nowadays, the sculptures are depicted in some big temples or pagodas such as Phra Buddha Chinnarat in Wat Mahathat (Phitsanulok province) and Phra Buddha Chinnasi in Wat Bowon Niwet (Bangkok)
c. Literature
They were written in verse of various patterns. Then, in the early 20th century, King Rama VI made a revolution in Thai literary history.Prose has become a favourite form of writing among Thai writers since then, and common life scenes have been depicted in their works. One of the most important Thai literary pieces is theRamakian, an epic derived from theRamayana of India.
d. Drama
In the purely classical form, Thai drama and dance are indivisible. The techniques of dancing are of Indian origin, but Thai people evolved them to be much more graceful and slow in motion.
Some famous drama: khon (the masked drama), lakhon (a less formal dance drama with movements more graceful thankhon), nang yai and nang talung (shadow plays) and hun (marionettes).
Nowadays, the dramas are only performed in special festive occasions.
e. Music
Thai classical music uses the diatonic music scale. The instruments are of four kinds: Those of plucking, drawing, percussion and woodwind. Apart from drama, Thai classical music is played in some religious ceremonies, traditional rites and on festive occasions.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Thailand Clothing and adornment
1. Thailand Historical Clothing and Adornment
Thai traditional clothing and Adornment has been influenced by rulers of each period and vary by city
there are four main Clothing style in Thai History
a. Tavaravadee
influenced by India style
- Men's pant with a silk top or no top, adornment with golden or metal necklace and belts
- Women's clothes had cloth brace on the shoulder with tight wrapped around the breasts and a long skirt from waist to ankle
Thai traditional clothing and Adornment has been influenced by rulers of each period and vary by city
there are four main Clothing style in Thai History
a. Tavaravadee
influenced by India style
- Men's pant with a silk top or no top, adornment with golden or metal necklace and belts
- Women's clothes had cloth brace on the shoulder with tight wrapped around the breasts and a long skirt from waist to ankle
b. Lopburi
influenced by the Cambodian Khmer style
Men had short Sarong which was tight around the waist all the way long to knee and metal belt
women clothes without top or a cloth wrapping the breasts, and short Sarong
c. Sukhothai
Name of a city that rule Thailand during 19th-20th Century
- Men's clothing with a long v shape neck and a cloth brace on their shoulders. they still have their loincloth and metal belt.
- Women's clothing was a long silk sarong with flower painted on it, silk or fabric cloth wrapped around the breast
d. Ayudhaya
Name of another city that rule Thailand during 20th-21st Century
Men's clothes with loincloths, full sleeves with top
Women clothes with short sleeves made from silk, breast cloth, with long skirt
2. Modern Thailand Clothing
- Special Events
a. Raj Pattern- Thai men Costume with an Indian Nehru - Style Jacket, a Chong Kraben, knee length socks and dress shoes, worn by government official and upper class in Bangkok. it was selected to be a national costume.
b. Sampot - Thai Women Costume which is long, retangular cloth worn around the body. it can be draped and folded in several different way. it usually made from silk woven and used as heirlooms, in weddings and funeral
These two type of clothes can be apply for children at all age in Thailand
- Day to day clothes
In modern thailand, people wear day to day clothes just like any other place over the world with jeans, shirts, T-shirt or vests.
3. Thailand Contemporary Clothes
Thailand clothes has been redesigned to fit the modern life with convenience and comfortable, but still keep their tradition
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Thailand cuisine in relation to regional climate, agriculture, traditions, and food habits
Thailand Cuisine favors spicy such as chilies, curry because the influence of India onn their culture but Thailand cuisine food habits uses more fresh herbs than India.
Thailand cuisine is described as four regional cuisine.
a. Northern Thailand
Highland region, cold, not many rice fields
Favor roasted species, and dried foods
- Nam Prik
chili paste made with roasted chilies, garlic, shallots, with a salty or sweet taste and served with raw, steamed, or boiled fresh local vegetables
- Khao Soi
a coconut milk based curry seasoned with dried curry powder and served over egg noodle
b. Northeast Thailand
Dried region, not many rice fields, border with Lao
Favor sticky rice, and Lao style foods
- Somtam
Green Unripe Papaya salad made in Thai or Lao-style is this regions most famous dish
- Khao Niao
Sticky rice was served in small, covered, bamboo baskets
c. Central Thailand
Wet region with rivers and canals, many regular rice fields
favor regular rice, fishes, shrimps from rivers
- Pad Thai
Thailand's most famous dish, hot from street vendors frying up rice noodle, tofu, Shrimps, and bean sprouts in a sweet and spicy sauce.
- Tom Yam
The most famous of Thai soups and is popular. It is a clear, sour soup flavored with fragrant lemon grass, fresh galangal root, kaffir lime leaf, and shrimps
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.d. Southern Thailand
Hot weather, border with malaysia, close to the sea
favor sea-food, Muslim origin food, not favor pork, use more fishes
- Roti
Roti is a wheat flour pan-fried bread with Muslim origins. In Thailand, Roti bread is similar to India's flat bread and Malaysia's Roti.
- Gaeng Sohm
a sour orange-colored fish and sour pineapple curry
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Thailand cuisine is described as four regional cuisine.
a. Northern Thailand
Highland region, cold, not many rice fields
Favor roasted species, and dried foods
- Nam Prik
chili paste made with roasted chilies, garlic, shallots, with a salty or sweet taste and served with raw, steamed, or boiled fresh local vegetables
- Khao Soi
a coconut milk based curry seasoned with dried curry powder and served over egg noodle
Dried region, not many rice fields, border with Lao
Favor sticky rice, and Lao style foods
- Somtam
Green Unripe Papaya salad made in Thai or Lao-style is this regions most famous dish
Sticky rice was served in small, covered, bamboo baskets
Wet region with rivers and canals, many regular rice fields
favor regular rice, fishes, shrimps from rivers
- Pad Thai
Thailand's most famous dish, hot from street vendors frying up rice noodle, tofu, Shrimps, and bean sprouts in a sweet and spicy sauce.
The most famous of Thai soups and is popular. It is a clear, sour soup flavored with fragrant lemon grass, fresh galangal root, kaffir lime leaf, and shrimps
Hot weather, border with malaysia, close to the sea
favor sea-food, Muslim origin food, not favor pork, use more fishes
- Roti
Roti is a wheat flour pan-fried bread with Muslim origins. In Thailand, Roti bread is similar to India's flat bread and Malaysia's Roti.
a sour orange-colored fish and sour pineapple curry
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