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The heritage of Thailand

Twelve themes for understanding Siam

From the history of its kingdoms to its man-made landscapes: choose a way in, then move between places, periods and communities.

10 themes31 articles0 collections

01 History, Kingdoms & the Making of Siam Civilisations, kingdoms, dynasties, diplomacy, borders, modernisation, conflicts, migrations and the formation of the state. 7 articles View → 02 Cities, Territories & Cultural Landscapes The making of cities, neighbourhoods, villages, rivers, trade networks, rural landscapes and border regions. 6 articles View → Façade of a European-style orange-red building with white stucco trim, green shutters and railings, beside a street. 03 Architecture & Built Heritage Temples, palaces, houses, shophouses, religious buildings, engineering works, industrial heritage and modern architecture. 3 articles View → 04 Buddhism, Religions & Spiritualities Theravāda Buddhism, Brahmanism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Chinese religions, animism and syncretism. 2 articles View → Large white stucco seated Buddha seen from below between tall brick walls open to the sky, hand in the foreground. 05 Arts, Aesthetics & Creation Buddhist art, painting, sculpture, literature, performing arts, cinema, photography, design and contemporary creation. 2 articles View → The Thai word « ไทย » (Thai) in large blue letters made from a mosaic of coloured triangles. 07 Peoples, Communities & Cultural Diversity Regional communities, diasporas, migrations, languages, identities and intercultural dynamics. 2 articles View → 08 Traditions, Festivals & Living Heritage Rituals, festivals, calendars, oral traditions, ceremonies and intangible cultural heritage. 4 articles View → Aerial view of a winding river through dense mangrove forest, with limestone karst towers on the horizon and two small boats. 10 Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystems Forests, mountains, wetlands, mangroves, coastlines, islands, fauna, flora and conservation. 1 article View → A person with short blond hair, seen from behind, rests a hand on the trunk of a mud-covered elephant. 11 People & Nature Rice fields, orchards, fishing, water management, dwellings, ecological knowledge and shaped landscapes. 3 articles View → Dozens of schoolchildren in white and blue uniforms sitting cross-legged on a covered floor, a teacher standing behind them. 12 Heritage in Transition Conservation, restoration, urbanisation, tourism, climate change, transmission and reappropriation. 1 article View →