Beyond the Bamboo Curtain
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Difficulties facing anthropologists. Writing about Thai culture and lifestyle presents a host of challenges for anthropologists working in Thailand. There are legal and cultural barriers to overcome during the research stage. Thais can be shy and unresponsive when you’re asking about their culture. I’ve found many think you’re criticising it, not realising you’re only trying…
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The title above probably gave you a little chuckle. In Thailand, there’s a clever little hack for couples who need a quick hideaway: the maan root, literally “curtain room” — ม่านรูด. In our series, Beyond the Bamboo Curtain, the word “curtain” suggests we’re peering into a Thailand that we don’t always see. A bamboo curtain…
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To maintain balance and avoid bias, we will later look at 2 controversial cases. One in Thailand, and the other in England The Thai court system is made up of the Constitutional Court, the Courts of Justice, the Administrative Court, and the Military Court. Most cases are initially heard in the local provincial courts of…
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Thai houses typically feature steep, sloping roofs with large, protective overhangs and lofty ceilings. These generous overhangs give great shade from the glaring sun and help keep indoor temperatures pleasantly low. The sharply sloping roofs swiftly shed rainwater, often channeling it into water storage tanks. All houses include fans and mosquito nets; upper-class residences have…