Poem of the week: The silence of an orange morning
In a small Thai village, dawn brings an age-old ritual to life. Monks in orange robes silently march through the streets, while women kneel reverently with offerings. But even in this serene tradition, modern influences are creeping in, as evidenced by the young monk consulting his smartphone. An intriguing glimpse into a country of contrasts.
Poem of the week: The soul of Thailand's green gold
Once a week we publish a submitted poem here. Do you have inspiration? Send us your poem about Thailand. This week a poem about the rice fields of Thailand.
Discover Thailand (16): The Thai culture
Before we discuss Thai culture, it is good to define the concept of culture. Culture refers to the entire society in which people live. This includes the way people think, feel and act, as well as the traditions, values, norms, symbols and rituals they share. Culture can also refer to specific aspects of society such as art, literature, music, religion, and language.
An anthology of award-winning short stories and poems, featuring today: Real Silk Woven by Mother
The Banana Leaf Girl (a poem by Phaiwarin Khao-Ngam)
An Anthology of Award-Winning Short Stories and Poems, Today: The Banana Leaf Girl (a poem by Phaiwarin Khao-Ngam)
Tucked away (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Child Dishwasher (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Gloves (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Transfiguration (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
An anthology of award-winning short stories and poems. Today: Transfiguration (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Life (a poem by Chiranan Pitpreecha)
It's Gonna Move (a poem by Naowarat Pongpaiboon)
The South East Asia Write Anthology of Thai Short Stories and Poems. An anthology of award-winning short stories and poems. Silkworm Books, Thailand.
This poem was written during the October riots of 1973 when the Thanom Kittikachorn government was overthrown. By "weeds" is meant the illegitimate, tyrannical authority; 'the little snail' stands for the many unknown people who then lost their lives in Bangkok.
A beggar's wish; poem by Prasatporn Poosusilpadhorn
The writer/poet Prasatporn Poosusilpadhorn (ประสาทพร ภูสุศิลป์ธร, 1950) is better known by his moniker de plume Komtuan/Khomtuan Khantanu (คมทวน ค ันธนู). He has more but prefers to keep them to himself. In 1983 he received the South East Asia (SEA) Write Award for his work.