ABIA. South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index (http://www.abia.net/)
A searchable bibliographic database on South and Southeast Asian art and archaeology compiled by an international team of specialists. ABIA South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index supplies annotated and indexed entries on scholarly publications in Asian and European languages relating to prehistory, (proto)historical archaeology, art history (including modern art), material culture, epigraphy, palaeography, numismatics and sigillography.
Asian Historical Architecture (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
View nearly 10,000 photos of more than 600 sites in 18 countries, with extensive background information and innovative 'virtual tours.' The Thailand content includes architectural images and maps from Bangkok, Chiangmai, Ayutthaya, and Thai houses.
Ayudhaya the World Heritage (http://www.cs.ait.ac.th/wutt/ayuth.html)
Recounts the history of the city state of Ayudhaya, which became the seat of government for the Thai people for over 400 years. From the Thai Heritage Page. Compiled by Wuttipong Pongsuwan.
Bangkok National Museum (http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/bangkok/main.htm). Links to information about the Museum, exhibits, events, and more. In Thai, some English.
The Cultural Dimension of Education (http://ignca.nic.in/cd%5F06.htm)
Presents a collection of 16 essays on cultural dimensions of education and ecology edited by Baidyanath Saraswati. The essays are from a 1995 UNESCO conference, "Cultural Dimension of Education and Ecology," held in New Delhi on 13-16 October 1995. Originally published in 1998. Essays discuss the intersection of education in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand with cultural elements such as philosophy, arts, religion, and poverty. Each essay includes bibliographical references. See “Buddhism and Education: The Thai Experience” by Patarapron Sirikanchana (http://ignca.nic.in/cd_06017.htm).
Documents from International Conference 2003 on Religion and Globalization (http://isrc.payap.ac.th/doc%5Fconference2003.html)
List of and links to plenary speeches and papers from the 2003 conference of the Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC). From the ISRC, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
eHRAF. Collection of Ethnography. Culture: Central Thai (http://ets.umdl.umich.edu/cgi/e/ehraf/ehraf-idx?c=ehrafe&view=owc&owc=AO07)
The Central Thai speak the Central Thai (Tai-Shan) dialect of Tai, live in central and southern Thailand, and practice Theravada Buddhism. File consists of 27 documents from roughly 1800-1993, most from 1930-80. Many of the studies focus on sociocultural change in rural areas.
Faculty of Graduate Studies. Mahidol University (http://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/goII/main/index.php)
Searchable database of graduate student thesis abstracts in the fields of medical sciences, science and technology, public health, social sciences, humanities and education, linguistics, culture, environment and natural resources. Also provides information on academics, scholarships, and awards. In Thai, some English.
The Golden Jubilee Network (http://www.kanchanapisek.or.th)
Online mass-educational project initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The network hosts a biography, collection of articles, paintings, and videos motion picture on King Bhumibol's activities as well as a list of participating organizations. In Thai, some English.
The History Arts and Literature of Thailand (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/thailand/history-arts.html)
Information on the various arts of Thailand—including sculpture, painting, and music. From “The Cultures of Thailand,” Sawasdee, by Phya Anuman Rajadhon. From Mahidol University.
The John C. and Susan L. Huntington Archive of Buddhist and Related Art: A Photographic Research and Teaching Archive (http://kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu/)
The Archive contains nearly 300,000 original color slides and black-and-white and color photos of art throughout Asia. Includes links to online exhibitions, projects, digital database collection, and general information about the Archive. At the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Karen Website (http://resolver.library.cornell.edu/misc/4226342)
Cultural exchange and communication center representing the Karens--a people indigenous to the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma numbering around 14 million. (The majority of the Karens live inside Burma.) Links to news, message boards, cultural information, and more.
Khon (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/thailand/khon.html)
Information on the khon, a Thai classical dance drama. From Mahidol University.
Mahidol University. Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/mahidol/lc/index.html)
Includes information on the graduate programs offered and the Institute's objectives. In Thai, some English.
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) of the Royal Thai Government (http://www.nectec.or.th)
Provides general information about and links to current events, tourism, accommodations, the weather, education, health care, social sciences, the economy, science and technology, and FAQ. Offers access to network resources, news, country and cultural profiles, photographs, library catalogs and archives, and professional organizations. In Thai.
National Museums in Thailand (http://www.thailandmuseum.com/en_map.htm)
List of museums by region and province, most with links.
The Origins of Angkor. Archaeological Project. (http://www.otago.ac.nz/Anthropology/Angkor/index.html)
Multidisciplinary research project being undertaken by the Department of Anthropology of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, and the Fine Arts Department of Thailand. Focuses on assessing the seminal aspects of the social, cultural, and technological development in the Mun River Valley of northeast Thailand. Links to three sites which have been excavated, publications and theses, a map of Southeast Asia showing the location of the research in the Mun River Valley, and a virtual tour of the excavation of Non Muang Kao.
Prehistory in Thailand (http://www.cs.ait.ac.th/wutt/prehi.html)
Briefly examines prehistory in Thailand. Discusses the discovery in Thailand of stone tools and implements of prehistoric man dating to the Paleolithic period. Notes that the ancient Ban Chiang culture existed in scattered areas throughout the Northeastern region of Thailand. Contains a photograph of some prehistoric artifacts. From the Thai Heritage Page of the Asian Institute of Technology.
Rama IX Art Museum Foundation (http://www.rama9art.org)
Links to galleries, exhibitions, museums, artists, and more. Searchable.
The Ramakian in Thai Art (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/thailand/ramakian.html)
The Ramakian in Thai Art, written by John Hoskin. Briefly discusses the Ramakian, the epic tale of Prince Rama and his wife Sita--of struggles between good and evil. The tale pervades all forms of Thai artistic expression. From Mahidol University.
The Rituals and Traditions of Thailand Classical Dance (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/thailand/classical-dance.html)
On Thai classical dance—the likay, hun, nan, lakor (lakon) and khon. From Mahidol University.
SEAMEO Library (http://www.seameo.org/vl/)
Founded in 1965, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) member countries are Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Presents information about SEAMEO and its vision to promote cooperation in education, science, and culture in Southeast Asia. Includes information about the organization, programs and activities, catalog of publications with links to annual reports and selected other publications, links to library database, and list of resources by title. The Library database serves as an index to print and non-print resources in various topics such as arts, education, medicine, science and social science and contains information on arts, education, medicine, science and social science. Searchable.
SEAsite (http://www.seasite.niu.edu/)
SEAsite contains a vast amount of information about the languages and cultures of Southeast Asia, concentrating on interactive language lessons that include audio, pictures, and interactive exercises. The Thai site is at: http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Thai/default.htm. From the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University.
The Songkran Festival in Chiangmai (http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/songkran_in_chiangma.html)
Information about the traditional day-by-day celebration of the Songkran, Water Festival, in Chiangmai, Thailand. From Chiangmai & Chiangrai magazine.
The Thai Heritage Page (http://www.cs.ait.ac.th/wutt/main.html)
Nonprofit organization. Links to historical and cultural information.
Thailand. Thai Language and Culture Learning Resources Home Page (http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Thai/)
Site with extensive general information on Thailand, especially on language, literature, and culture. From the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University.
Things Asian.
Experience Asia Through the Eyes of a Traveler (http://www.thingsasian.com/)
Collection of articles, facts, artwork, photographs and maps on various Asian countries—click on Thailand. Browse stories (listed by topic), click on photos and photo essays. |