Tag: Tradition

Miang for the 21st Century: A sustainable forest produce

A complex dance drama from the south, the Nora Bird Dance, is now recognized as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Asking a Thai person to describe Lanna culture is often greeted with a shoulder shrug. Yet anyone living in or visiting Chiang Mai is assailed with spas, hotels,

If you have never been to a Chinese temple, they are very welcoming of outsiders and you can visit these major ones here in Chiang Mai

How small groups of Chiang Mai and northern residents in Bangkok are preserving Lanna culture in Thailand’s capital.

The dying art of Northern Thai textiles is being appreciated again as trends and collectors see value in the nostalgia of history and tradition.

The meditation, “Anapanasati” or Mindfulness of Breathing is the observing of your exhalation and inhalation.

For millennia, Thai farmers have chewed the leaves as a mild stimulant. Mike Brier asks whether this simple herb is the answer to Thailand's drug problem.

Thai rhinoceros beetle fighting is an ancient Northern Thai tradition and although its popularity is in decline it still has its enthusiasts.

Seven traditional Thai and Chiang Mai local snacks that are becoming harder and harder to find in the era of convenience food in a packet.

Hazing in Thailand is institutional, but is it a time honoured tradition for forging bonds or bullying with dire consequences?

Lamphun has a deep-rooted community spirit that extends across the city, with people becoming involved with things in their local community.