The Princess Who Refuses to Talk to a Man – Fables and Legends from Thailand No. 10 Part 5 of 5
The prince addresses the silent princess; story number 4. And that is a long story… When the clock struck six, prince Saphasit placed the soul of his friend in the seat cushion near the princess who was silent again and he began his fourth story. Once upon a time there was a villain who wanted an heir. One night he entered the house of a farmer and took away a child. It was a nice girl…
The Princess Who Refuses to Talk to a Man - Fables and Legends from Thailand No. 10 Part 4 of 5
Four young women met four men at a temple festival and left them with mysterious clues to their whereabouts. What began as a lighthearted game grew into a riddle the men could not solve. Until a clever stranger, fascinating in every way, stepped in and gave the mystery an unexpected twist.
The Princess Who Refuses to Talk to a Man. From: Fables and Legends from Thailand. No. 10 part 3 of 5.
The Prince Addresses the Silent Princess; Story Number 2. Midnight, the second opportunity for the prince to try to talk to the princess according to the custom of the court. This time he hid the soul of his best friend in the betel set that stood before him. In the East, it is customary when receiving friends to give them a betel set as a sign of welcome. Hosts and guests chew during the …
The Princess Who Refuses to Talk to a Man. From: Fables and Legends from Thailand. No. 10 part 2 of 5.
Sandalwood, precious wood used for incense sticks and the production of perfumes. The tree grows in India, the Caribbean and Mexico.
The Princess Who Refuses to Talk to a Man. From: Fables and Legends from Thailand. No. 10 part 1 of 5.
Introduction and four short stories featuring familiar characters: gods, a royal couple, enchantingly beautiful princesses and handsome princes, in which Princess Suvanasopha keeps her promise: I will never talk to a guy again…
Pua, Pua, Pua
Sagas and legends occur in all countries and Thailand is no exception. I found a nice story about the lar gibbon, a great ape that lives in the rainforests of Thailand.
Khun Chang Khun Phaen, Thailand's most famous legend – part 5 (final)
Thailand's most famous epic is about the tragic love triangle between Khun Chang, Khun Phaen and the beautiful Wanthong. The story probably dates back to the 17th century and was originally an oral story full of drama, tragedy, sex, adventure and the supernatural. Today part 5 and also the conclusion.
Khun Chang Khun Phaen, Thailand's most famous legend – part 4
Thailand's most famous epic is about the tragic love triangle between Khun Chang, Khun Phaen and the beautiful Wanthong. The story probably dates from the 17th century and was originally an oral story full of drama, tragedy, sex, adventure and the supernatural.Today part 4.
Khun Chang Khun Phaen, Thailand's most famous legend – part 3
Thailand's most famous epic is about the tragic love triangle between Khun Chang, Khun Phaen and the beautiful Wanthong. The story probably dates back to the 17th century and was originally an oral story full of drama, tragedy, sex, adventure and the supernatural. Over time, it has been constantly modified and expanded, and has remained a popular and entertaining epic told by itinerant storytellers and troubadours. It was at the Siamese court, in the late nineteenth century, that the story was first recorded in writing. This is how a standardized, sanitized version of this famous story was created. Chris Baker and Pashuk Phongpaichit translated and adapted this story for an English speaking audience and published 'The Tale of Khung Chang, Khun Phaen'. Part 3 today.
Khun Chang Khun Phaen, Thailand's most famous legend – part 2
Thailand's most famous epic is about the tragic love triangle between Khun Chang, Khun Phaen and the beautiful Wanthong. The story probably dates back to the 17th century and was originally an oral story full of drama, tragedy, sex, adventure and the supernatural. Today part 2.
Khun Chang Khun Phaen, Thailand's most famous legend – part 1
Thailand's most famous epic is about the tragic love triangle between Khun Chang, Khun Phaen and the beautiful Wanthong. The story probably dates back to the 17th century and was originally an oral story full of drama, tragedy, sex, adventure and the supernatural.
The legend of Nong Harn Lake in Udon Thani
Lake Nong Harn in Udon Thani province turns into a sea of red water lilies every year. The legend of Phadeang and Nang Ai makes a visit to the lake even more attractive, writes Gringo
And that's where the gold diggers show up again!
I have previously written on Thailandblog about the Thai version of the Loch Ness Monster; a persistent myth that pops up with the regularity of a clock. Although in this specific case it is not about a prehistoric aquatic creature, but about an even more imaginative enormous treasure that the retreating Japanese troops are said to have buried near the infamous Burma-Thai Railway at the end of the Second World War.
10 famous legends and myths in Thailand
Delve into the enchanting world of Thai legends and myths, where each story is steeped in deep cultural meaning and provides a window into Thailand's fascinating history. From love stories to heroic battles, these ten famous stories reveal the rich diversity of Thai culture, filled with romance, adventure and mystery.
The different views on the epic Khun Chang Khun Phaen
Any literary work can be read in many ways. This also applies to the most famous and admired epic in the Thai literary tradition: Khun Chang Khun Phaen (hereinafter KCKP).
About ghosts, phantoms, ghosts and other creeps…
Belief in ghosts, phantoms, specters and other supernatural phenomena is more vibrant than ever in Thailand. The concern to keep 'those across the street' happy or at least satisfied leaves traces throughout society. Ghosts are serious business in Thailand, so I'd like to take a quick look at some of the most notable inhabitants of Thailand's very diverse and very colorful ghost kingdom.
Mae Thorani, The Earth Goddess
Siddharta Gautama was meditating under the Bodhi tree when a jealous Mara, the Evil One, wanted to deny him Enlightenment. Accompanied by his soldiers, his beautiful daughters and wild beasts, he wanted to prevent Siddharta from becoming enlightened and becoming a Buddha. The daughters danced before Siddharta to seduce him, the soldiers and the beasts attacked him.
'Thotsakan and Sida', a short story by Sri Daoruang
The leading writer Sri Daoruang wrote six short stories under the title 'Tales of the Demon People'. In her collection of short stories about love and marriage, she places the characters and names from the classic Ramakien epic in today's Bangkok. Here is a translation of the first story in this short series.
The Ramayana and the Ramakien – part 5 (final)
The Ramayana is one of India's greatest and most epic stories, its roots go back some 2500 years. From India, various variants of the epic spread throughout Asia, including Thailand, where it became known as the Ramakien (รามเกียรติ์). You can see references to the epic in all sorts of places, but then you must of course know the story. So let's dive into this mythical epic in this series. Today part 5, the conclusion.
The Ramayana and the Ramakien – part 4
The Ramayana is one of India's greatest and most epic stories, its roots go back some 2500 years. From India, various variants of the epic spread throughout Asia, including Thailand, where it became known as the Ramakien (รามเกียรติ์). You can see references to the epic in all sorts of places, but then you must of course know the story. So let's dive into this mythical epic in this series. Today part 4. The…