The Queen of Thai country music

PUMPUANG DUANGCHAN was a Thai singer called the Queen of Thai country music ("RATCHINI LUUK THUNG KHONG MEUANG THAI" ) She came from the province of Suphanburi,

a rural area in central Thailand that has produced several Luuk Thung heroes.

Luuk Thung translates literally as children of the fields. A commercial country music style that's actually a blend of a few different Thai folk and traditional forms of music, it started around the mid-twentieth century. People who are born-and-bred natives of the City of Angels (yes, Bangkok goes by that nickname, too) don't appreciate the music much. But people with rural roots tend to really like it.





Pumpuang Duangjan herself was an example ofwhat is both exciting and tragic about the countryside in Thailand. She was an incredible singer with great style
who inspired many people, but her formal education ended at the age of eight. Pumpuang's importance for Thai music and life is unmatched. She is the 'American Dream' in a Thai version, the girl who, with nothing else than her talent, came from the rice fields (5th child of a 12 children family) in the North to become Thailand's by far most famous and loved singer. She could convincingly sound like a young schoolgirl in love, as well as a mature woman looking back on her life.







Just as quickly as she had arrived on the stage, she was lost to us. Peung died of kidney failure at Phra Phutthachinnarat hospital in Phitsanulok. She was just 31 years of age. At her funeral at Wat Tapkradan in Suphanburi province, an estimated 200,000 people turned up to pay their last respects. Even HM The King attended. Her voice and songs remains outstanding and the frequency with which her songs are still played, one and a half decade after her death,suggest that she will be remembered far beyond any foreseeable future.







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http://th.wikipedia.org

BY : Pattiporn Yoonui
Thanyaporn Sriseem

Ancient Thai Beliefs

Ancient Thai Beliefs

Beliefs begin from feeling and thought of each society, because each society has different cultures. Some beliefs may have the right reason but some belief doesn’t. It’s depend on beliefs of each person, in the same social doesn’t mean everyone believe in the same things. But we would like to present beliefs of Thai ancient which most people believe.
Beliefs of Thai ancient have on many things. Beliefs are starting point of cultures and traditions of Thai society at present. Many events happens and the last event is same as the forecast of beliefs of Thai ancient.
Beliefs below are examples of beliefs of Thai ancients which about lucky, unlucky, and foretell about future that will appear. They explain by phenomena and environment around them. Examples of beliefs of Thai ancient are;


1. Bees make their hives in your house that means you will be lucky.
In natural, bees always make their hives on the big trees and live in peaceful places, but when they are making their hives under your house roof or in your house that means they will give good luck. If they make a big hive, you will get more good luck. Because Thai ancient believe bees are good luck animals.

2. Don’t wear black clothes when visit patients.
Thai ancient believe black clothes are mean sorriness. They wear black clothes only in the funeral. If you wear black clothes when go to visit patients that mean you are cursing them. You should wearing colorful or polite color clothes and make cheerful face for give their morale.

3. Smell joss stick means manes
In silence place, if you smell joss sticks although nobody light up them. It means the manes of dead people in your family is being around you. If this situation had happened to you, you’d light up one joss stick and say something like “I’m fine, don’t worry anymore”…

4. Don’t get your hair cut on Wednesday
Thai ancients believe that getting your hair cut on Wednesday is very bad luck. If you come to Thailand and notice, you’ll see that most of barbershops are closed on Wednesday.
If you get your hair cut on Sunday, you would have long life.
If you get your hair cut on Monday, you would get good luck.
If you get your hair cut on Tuesday, you would get attack from enemy.
If you get your hair cut on Wednesday, you would easy to quarrel with others.
If you get your hair cut on Thursday, you would get protection from angels.
If you get your hair cut on Friday, you would get good luck.
If you get your hair cut on Saturday, you would succeed in everything.

5. Hand hitting with the others while eating food means somebody is coming.
In the past, Thai people didn’t have telephone or anything to contact each other. So that, Thai people believe that while eating food together, if someone’s hands hit with the others by accident, it means somebody is coming to your house. So, the next day they will prepare food for welcoming guest. And the situation like this always be true.

6. Lizard greet, don’t go out.
Thai ancients believe that if you heard the lizard in your house cry behind you or up on your head that means bad luck. You’ll get the accidents. So, you should postpone your work and go out later.

7. Comb broken means bad things will happen.
Thai ancients believe that if your comb is broken while you are brushing your hair it means bad things will happen to you. You may argue over the others or you may lose something you love. Let’s throw away that comb!

8. Don’t broom the floor at night!
Thai people believe that if you broom the floor at night, it means you broom your money and your property away.



9. Don’t give handkerchief for gifts.
Thai people believe that giving handkerchief means farewell.
Because when we say good bye to someone, we use handkerchief to wipe tears.



10. Don’t buy shoes for your lover.
Thai people believe that giving shoes to lover means she or he will walk away from you.

11. Sharp pencil with the bright brain.
Thai people believe that putting sharp pencil in the glass and put them right on your worktable will make your brain brighter.

These are many beliefs of Thai ancients. Some of them can be true if you believe. It depends on you if you believe you may know about what will be happen in the future. For us, we believe on them and they come true in sometimes.


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Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn Anusorn Sathuchon

Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn Anusorn Sathuchon
(The Great Nine – Story Pagoda)

Wat Nong Wang temple a tourist destination in Khon Kaen. Many people want to visit this place to see Phar Ma Ha That Kaen Na Korn, that is a giant pagoda and that is built to pay tribute to the Lord Buddha and that’s culture center of Isan. Wat Nong Wang is situated in the South of Khon Kaen city. It was established in 1789 by Tao Piamuangpach, the first governor of Khon Kaen city.

Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn is 72 meters high on the 9th floor, and 80 meters high to the top of the pagoda is 7,780 square meters. Every floor represents the culture of Isan, such as Nang Phom Hom,Sang Sin Chai which is a folk tale of Isan. Besides that, Buddha’s teaching and Buddha’s history are presented . Example of the floor

- The 8th story is being used as Dhamma hall (The Buddha’s teaching). There is a big collection of Buddhist scriptures and carving about the sixteen Viharas of Brahmins.
- The 9th story is being used as the Buddha image hall. The Buddha’s Holy Relics are kept in a scared glass case in the center of a small beautifully decorated pavilion. The doors and windows have been carved into Brahmins of the sixteen Viharas. This story is the only point view of the city of Khon Kaen. Standing on the top of the pagoda, visitors can appreciate the wonderful views of Kaen Nakorn Lake. That’s so beautiful!




We visited to Wat Nong Wang about two years ago. We were impressed by it because we liked the view on the top of Wat Nong Wang. That was so beautiful! If you look for travel destination, we want to advise you to travel to Wat Nong Wag in Khon Kaen. You will see something more than impression and you can learn the culture and history of the people in Khon Kaen. If you come here, you can also visit to Kaen Nakhon Lake, see the beautiful evening view nearby. And you will know that Wat Nong Wang is so beautiful. We are certain.

(Reference)

Phramaha Panuwat Shilanam and Z. Robert. (n.d.). Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn
Anusorn Sathuchon.(mineographed)

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Isan Dance

Isan Dance



In Thailand, there are many interesting cultures. In north eastern part of Thailand (I-san) region, there are many folk dances that are our unique culture. One of the dances that is interesting in I-san Dance is “Serng Yae Khai Mod Dang”

In the past, cooking and finding food sources of residents in the Northeast have to be done by themselves. There was not enough markets or shops like today. I-san people in the past, seek food from natural sources in nearby communities such as the cornfield the community forest, including forests in natural water sources. Although the modern ways of life change it, some local communities still find enough from natural sources for a living in the traditional way.

"Red ant eggs" embryos, including the red ant. It is the food for eating in the northeast during the dry season only. Considered that seasonal food is even today still popular in the consumer together with a unique taste. And can easily find a local. The tool used to find red ant eggs is equipped with a long bamboo stick tied with late baskets(ku). Add water and (ku) ready to probe by entering to the red ant eggs’ nest. Then shake out the remnant and try to separate from the red ant eggs. Then, red ants are ready to cook.





Department of Dance. College teachers Buriram. (Buriram Rajabhat University) to study patterns of red ant egg poaching by villagers. Before the invention is set to display. "Esigg probe red ant eggs" that are fun in a rousing display a native northeast artistry which has expressed the issue to a red ant eggs. This has been difficult. Both must be red ant bite or climb on clothing. Stir separated from the red ant eggs. This picture shows how to perform the dance.

Red ant eggs dancing movements.

- Travel from home. Ku lady hold water and put into a cloth rag tuck. Men hold baskets at the end of bamboo wood pole tied for punching red ant nest.
- Look for the red ant nest.
- Probe red ant has entered into bamboo bucket of water.
- The fabric preserved red ant. To separate the wizards from the red ant eggs.
- Pour water from bamboo bucket.
- Keep the tools and return home.


Costume: Men wear sarong, round - neck short sleeve shirt. Loincloth is expected waist. Posted a loincloth on their head. Lady wear a shirt sleeve round neck and blanket the cylindrical sleeve shirt before blanket breast cloth. Fabrics sarong Madhmie knee short be worn in the last.

Music striped pattern in Sudsanan and Serng Bung Fire melody.

Equipment for the show includes water Cart ku tied end pole fabric for red ant stir.

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Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession

Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession

Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession had been an antique ceremony since Ayutthaya period for the King’s ceremony. Now, it can’t be seen easily if it isn’t in the Royal Boon Kathin period and celebration of the anniversary of his majesty’s accession to the throne. So we would like to present much information about this ceremony for foreigners.

History of Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession

This legendary procession seems to have originated in the capital of Sukhothai kingdom, probably as in the 13th century. But during the war which brought about the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, the royal barges were lost along with other treasures and the records of the Kingdom.

When King Rama I ascended the throne in 1782, to become the first king of the present Chakri Dynasty, he considered the renewal of national arts and craft and maintenance of tradition, an early. This included construction of new royal barges. So the royal barge procession survives and has occasionally been performed since then up to today.

Type of the Royal Barges ceremony

1.1 The Royal Barge Suphannahong ("the Golden Swan" or the "Phoenix") was built in 1911 during the reign of Rama VI with a bow resembling a mythical swan, or Hong, adorned with gold lacquer and glass jewels, with a crystalline ball and tassle dangling fr

om her mouth. This 46 meter craft was carved from a single trunk of teakwood, and was launched November 13, 1911. There is a golden pavilion on board to house the King and his Royal family. The World Ship Trust, in 1992, awarded the Royal Barge Suphannahong as a Maritime World Heritage.

1.2 The Royal Barge Anantanakkharat

was buit during the reign of Rama III (King Nangklao).The bow is carved into rhe 7-headed Nakkharat, the mystical snake-like creature, in gold lactuer and glass jewels.

1.3 The Royal Barge Anekkachatphuchong ("the Variety of Serpents") is the oldest of the four Royal barges, being the actual barge built during the reign of Rama V (King Chulalongkorn). While no mystical figure is readily visible on the bow, numerous small ornamental Naga figures are carved into the bow.

1.4 The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban Ratchakan Thi Kao or The Royal Barge Narai Song Suban HM King Rama IX ("God Narayana on his carrier, Garuda") is the only barge built during the reign of Bhumipol Adulyadej, who laid the keel in 1994, it was built under commission by the Royal Thai Navy and the Thai Department of Fine Arts and was launched May 6, 1996 to coincide with the celebration of Bhumibol Adulyadej's Fiftieth Anniversary of his accession to the throne.

2. The Escrot Barges

2.1 The Krut or garuda class barge with the garuda, Vishnu's steed, in flight on the bow.

2.2 The Ekachai class barge with the horn of a mythical horned dragon or hera on the bow. The dragon's head and body are painted on the hull of the barge. The Ekachai class is the only type of royal escort barge that does not have a cannon on the bow.

Organization

Major and the Minor. The Major formation, also known as the Major Battle Formation (Petch Phuang Major Battle Formation) dates from the time of King Narai. This formation is used for the more significant events, such as The Royal Kathin Ceremony, movement of the sacred image of Buddha, or important occasions of state. The Petch Phuang Formation is arranged into five columns, with the Royal Barges in the center, and two rows of war barges on each side. In the Minor formation, there are three columns, the Royal Barges in the middle, and a single row on each side.

The Route of the Royal barge Procession

The procession vessel has started in area of Tha Wasukri where it parks the Royal barge from the front of Krung ThonBridge to behind of Rama VIII Bridge. This procession vessel has started from Rama VIII Bridge, across of Phra Su Men citadel, the Phra Pin Klao Bridge, Siriraj Hospital, Navy Department garage , Royal naval Council, Grand Palace , Royal Thai Navy Convention Center,Temple of the Dawn and has arrived at front of Wat Kanlayanamit.

References

http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/royalbarges/history.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Barge_Procession

http://www.tour-bangkok-legacies.com/types-of-royal-barges.html

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Thai Famous Singers

Thai Famous Singers

In Thailand, we listen to many types of music (both artists from our country and other countries). There are many famous singers in Thailand. We are proud of them. Thai singers have good talents and abilities. They present our cultures to many foreign countries. Many of them can go international. For example; Tata Young, who has many fans around the world. People from many countries know her songs. We will present 4 famous Thai singers. Do you know any of them?


TATA YOUNG

Tata Young’s real name is Amita Marie Young. She was born on December 14, 1980 in Thailand. Her father is American and his mother is Thai. She is a singer, actress, and model. When she was 10 years olds, she liked to watch singing contests on TV. She thought that she could do it! Then she told her parents about her dream. And when she was 11 years old, she won “The Nissan Awards: Thailand Junior Singing Contest 1992” with the song “One Night Only”. After the contest when she was 14 years old, her first album “AMITA TATA YOUNG” fascinated Thai people, this album was very successful, her first album had been sold more than one million copies in five months! After she became a popular singer, she had a lot of works, moreover she became an actress and a model ,too. In 2004, she released her English-language debut album,

“I Believe”, which hit 9x platinum in Thailand and struck gold around Asia.
Tata Young sings many kinds of music such as pop, ballad, and rock. Tata Young have received a lot of awards. She is the female-singer that makes a high-income, All of her albums had been sold more than 14 millions copies. She remains one of the most popular performers in Thailand.

Bird, Thongchai McIntyre

He is a superstar of Thailand. He's a Thai singer known throughout the country. Nobody don’t know him. "Bird" Thongchai was born in Bangkok on December 8, 1958. He is a Thai pop singer who released his debut album in 1986. His English name is Albert McIntyre who is the son of 9 in 10 people of his family. Growing up in his family that loves music, Bird loved to sing and dance at the school stage. On his first show, Bird show his talents and becomes a famous singer After he joined a singing contest of Siam Music foundation in 1986. He reached the highest point of his musical career in the early nineties. Among his best-known songs are Duay Rak Lae Pook Pan, Koo Gud, Sabai Sabai and Kob Jai Jing Jing. His popular singles released recently include Luk Thung singles Mah Tummai (with Jintara Poonlarp), Fan Ja (with Jintara and Jarin B., Nat Myria Benedetti and Katreeya English), Lao Su Kan Fang, and Yak Tham Kor Tob and Mai Kang Ying Pae from his album "Volume One". Westerners became aware of him in the mid nineties as he became the first Thai artist to receive an International MTV Award, be featured in the most high budget Thai film at the time. He has won other awards around in Thailand and aboard. He has many works such as drama, music and movement, all of them. Performance of his songs become famous throughout Asia, or perhaps even the world. His songs have been translated into several languages such as Chinese and English. He will receive encouragement and feedback from the many of his audience. And now he is a No.1 Super Star of Thailand and he has been always. He is working on music and concerts to follow always. This is Bird Thongchai McIntyre.

ICE Saranyu

Saranyu Winaipanit was born on September 12, 1984. He graduated from the Srinakharinwirot Prasanmitt University in Bangkok. Now, he 24 years old. He began to compete in singing championship from the First Stage Show in 2003. He is the son of Thai teachers. Saranyu is most commonly known by his fans as Ice Saranyu. In 2006, Ice released his debut album Ice along with the single "Kon Jai Ngai…Jud jud da da" (Gullible people) under the label Thai GMM Grammy company. These songs hit most Thai fans. It has been translated several languages. And recover of this music to do again several times. And then this song was translated in Japanese. Japanese may know him because he toured to Japan to make people know him more, too. He is a famous singer who can go-inter as well. Moreover, he had won MC Search and Champ of The Year Award. Although he is young, he has so many talents. This is Ice Saranyu Winaipanit.

GOLF-MIKE

Golf and Mike are brothers. Golf is the third son and Mike is the youngest son of a family of four sons. The other two sons Sand and Bank were also popular singers, and the youngest sister whose name is Ying. Golf and Mike, more often credited in Thailand as Golf-Mike are a Thai pop duo consisting of brothers Pichaya "Golf" Nitipaisalkul and Pirath "Mike" Nitipaisalkul. Golf was born on February 20, 1987. Mike was born on December 19, 1989. Golf and Mike have qualified in the G-Junior Project 1, a new artist training program of Thai GMM Grammy company in 2002. (Thailand's largest entertainment company). Both have been training to dance and sing in concert with opening concerts such as Pattaya Music Festival. And tour with artists under the "Johnny Junior Company", Japan. Approximately 4 years ago that both albums will see the first in life. On November 2005 with their self-titled album named Golf-Mike Dance-pop track "Bounce" was chosen to be the album's first promotional single, and it became a big hit in Thailand. The other tracks, "Ruang Lek Kaung Tur", "Ta Lok Dee", "Yah Len Bab Nee," and "Epilogue" were also widely accepted in the industry. On June 2007, they released their first Japanese debut single, "Nippon Ai Ni Ikuyo". Two months later they released their debut Japanese album RIN. On September 2007, Golf & Mike released a Korean version of their one by one album under SM Entertainment. It contains two bonus tracks sung in Korean. From October to November 2009, Golf & Mike held a concert tour around Thailand in 9 provinces. The tour was called The Closer Golf Mike National Tour Concert By Puriku. Their last concert of the tour was in Bangkok. These are two young smart guys. Their ability to guarantee and made known to many in Thailand.

Do you know any of them? We hope you like our singers. We know that there’s no any border for the world of music. In the present, it is normal and easy to listen to music from other countries in the world. Use the music to be your wing and fly to the world!

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