This document provides an overview of the culture of Thailand. It discusses several aspects of traditional Thai culture, including the main religion of Buddhism, the Thai language, customs and traditions like cuisine and martial arts. It also briefly outlines popular culture in Thailand and compares Thai culture to that of neighboring Cambodia. Some key similarities between Cambodian and Thai culture include shared linguistic roots and traditional musical and dance forms. Differences include national symbols and traditional styles of dress. The document provides context on Thai culture and makes high-level comparisons to Cambodian culture.

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Culture of
Thailand
Presenter:
Ravid Seang Ling Finy Saorak

2. Topic Outline
DISCUSSION GUIDE
About Thailand
Culture Of Thailand
Cambodian VS Thailand Culture
Conclusion
Reference
Media & Popular culture 2022

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About Thailand
Cambodia
Lao
Myanmar
Malaysia

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Culture of Thailand
Religion
Language
Customs and Tradition
Social Organization
Art and Literature
Economic systems
The similar between Cambodia and Thailand culture
The different between Cambodia and Thailand Culture
Traditional Culture
Popular Culture
Comparison between Cambodia and Thailand Culture

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Traditional Culture of
Thailand

6. THE LAW OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES FIVE RELIGIOUS GROUPS:
BUDDHISTS, MUSLIMS, BRAHMIN-HINDUS, SIKHS, AND
CHRISTIANS. WHILE THERE IS NO OFFICIAL STATE RELIGION, THE
CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THE KING TO BE BUDDHIST AND
DECLARES HE IS THE “UPHOLDER OF RELIGIONS”. THERE’S 85 TO
95 PERCENTS OF THE POPULATION IS THERVADA BUDDHIST AND 5
TO 10 PERCENTS ARE MUSLIM.
Religion

7. MOST OF THE LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN THAILAND BELONG TO ONE
OF FOUR MAJOR LANGUAGE FAMILIES: TAI (A SUBFAMILY OF TAI-
KADAI LANGUAGES), MON-KHMER (A SUBFAMILY OF
AUSTROASIATIC LANGUAGES), AUSTRONESIAN, AND SINO-TIBETAN.
IN ADDITION, ENGLISH IS WIDELY USED IN THAILAND FOR
COMMERCIAL AND MANY OFFICIAL PURPOSES. IT IS A REQUIRED
SCHOOL SUBJECT FROM THE PRIMARY GRADES ON UP, ALTHOUGH
ONLY CHILDREN WHO GO BEYOND THOSE GRADES, AND
ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ATTENDELITE SCHOOLS, GAIN
SIGNIFICANT COMPETENCE IN THE LANGUAGE.
Language

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Cuisine: A good Thai meal typically includes a
blend of spicy, mild, sweet, and sour dishes.
Visual arts: Buddhism has had a major influence
on Thai art, architecture, sculpture, and
painting.
Crafts: Thailand is renowned worldwide for its
silk, and its range of colour and designs,
including those employing tie-dye techniques,
are highly prized both within and outside of the
country.
Sports and recreation: The traditional martial
art of Thai boxing (Muay Thai) is Thailand’s
national sport.
Customs and Traditional

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Popular Culture of
Thailand

10. Thailand has always been able to harness the talents of its people, make effective use of its natural
environment, and progress at an evolutionary pace. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy where the
king serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The social organization in Thai is
provided into the categories
1.Social Organization
2.Political Organization
3.Social Control
4.Conflict
The social organization
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Refernce : Countries and Culture and their Culture, https://www.everyculture.com/East-Southeast-
Asia/Central-Thai-Sociopolitical-Organization.html
Asia/Central-Thai-Sociopolitical-Organization.html

11. Traditional Thai literature was
deeply connected to the
literature of both Buddhist and
Hindu India.
15TH CENTURY
Beside that, indigenous literary traditions have
always existed in Thailand. Kings were patrons
of royal poets, and villages had rich traditions of
folklore and legends recited by troubadour-like
performers or enacted by local opera troupes.
16TH CENTURY
Large-scale migration of Chinese to Thailand
beginning in the mid-19th century, numerous
Chinese assimilated to Thai culture, and a
number of well-known works of Chinese
traditional literature were translated into
Thai.
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The novel, based on Western models, began to
develop in Thailand in the 20th century.
While much contemporary literature has
centred on issues of love and family, and also
produced works that explore issues of social
inequality, sexual exploitation, and political
corruption.
20TH CENTURY
Many writers have adapted their work for film.
The Arts and Literaure of Thailand
Literature

12. Dramatic performance has deep
roots in Thailand, with traditional
genres. However it has
consistently produced films that
are popular with the Thai public
which mostly relate to their social
life.
DRAMA AND FILM
Buddhism has had a major influence
on Thai art, architecture, sculpture,
and painting. Then in 20th century,
The most respected of Thai modern
art and architecture reflects a
creative synthesis between Western
styles and traditional Thai designs.
VISUAL ART
The lamwong (“circle dance”) is the
most popular form of dance at
rural temple festivals and other
celebrations. It is typically
performed to mawlam or luk thung
music. In the cities, however,
Western forms of dance
predominate, especially in the
nightclubs.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The Arts of Thailand

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CULTURE
CAMBODIA & THAILAND

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The similar
Both nation share similar customs, music, traditions, beliefs, and ways of life.
Language: Thai royal language is derived from Khmer words and the two
languages still retain the same Pali-Sanskrit roots.
Traditional music: Thai and Khmer have similar music of pinpeat in
khmer/Piphat and the selection of musical instruments such as Roneat Ek,
Roneat thum (khmer) / Ranat Ek, Ranat Thum (thai).
Nang Sbek (shadow theatre) (or Lakhaon Nang Sbek; Khmer) is closely related
to the Nang Yai of Thailand.
When greeting people or to show respect in Cambodia and Thailand people
do the "SAMPEAH" gesture, identical to the indian namaste and THAI WAI.
Khmer cusiine is similar to that of its Southeast Asian neighbors. It shares
many similarities with Thai cusine also uses fish sause in soup, stir-fried
cuisine and as dipping.
Most of Cambodian and Thailand are Buddhism.

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The Difference
Cambodia Thailand
National anthem "Nokoreach" (Royal
Kingdom)
Bokator is an ancient battlefield martial art
used by ancient Khmer military groups.
Way of life: The birth of a child is a happy
event for the family.
Khmer people traditionally wear a
checkered scarf called a Krama. The long-
popular traditional garment known as the
Sampot (in the notable class).
National flower: Rumduŏl
Royal ballet is the Khmer classical dance and
as one of UNESCO's Masterpieces of the
Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
National anthem "Phleng Chat Thai"
(National Anthem of Thailand)
Muay Thai is a native form of kickboxing and
Thailand's signature sport.
Way of life: Traditional principles
concerning pregnancy and childbirth.
Traditional Thai clothing is called chut thai
National flower: Golden shower flower

16. Harmony & Respect (pg6) / National Identity & Freedom (Pg7) Reference: Cultural Atlas,
Chara Scroope, 2016. Thai Culture. [Online] (Updated 2022) Available at:
<https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/thai-culture>[Accessed 24 Aug. 2022].
The Similar of Cambodia and thailand Reference: The Diplomat, Samuel Macrae, October 27,
2017. A Tale of Two Kingdoms: Thailand and Cambodia. [Online] Available at:
https://thediplomat.com/2017/10/a-tale-of-two-kingdoms-thailand-and-
cambodia/#:~:text=The%20two%20countries%20share%20the,the%20same%20Pali%2DSanskrit
%20roots.
Indexmundi. Cambodia vs. Thailand. Available at:
https://www.indexmundi.com/factbook/compare/cambodia.thailand
https://www.britannica.com/place/Thailand/Housing#ref52668
REFERENCE

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