ASSIGNMENT 2: ARTICLE ANALYSIS

[Haingotiana Drevon]

Hi Georgina,
Your summary was very interesting to read! It effectively captures the shift to electric tuk-tuks in Thailand, highlighting their environmental benefits and potential impact on both locals and tourists. It acknowledges the challenges, such as higher costs and limited infrastructure, while emphasizing the importance of sustainable travel practices for visitors to Thailand. Well done!

[Efe Ozalp]

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/sweden-to-thailand-bangkok-chef-villa-frantzen/index.html

This article is about a Swedish-born chef who is working in Bangkok. Nilas Corneliussen was interested in Muay Thai, ‘the striking art known for beautiful sequences of powerful punches, ax-like knees and elbows followed by lightning-fast kicks’ and he even traveled solo to Thailand to join Muay Thai training camps on his high school breaks.

After his hand was injured, he moved on from Muay Thai but not Thailand. During his trips, he fell in love with the country. After his graduating from high school in Sweden, he went to Thailand again and study economics.

Then he had a new passion for cooking. After he finished his studies in Thailand, he went back to Sweden to understand the flavors he’d grown up with before cooking anything else. He worked in Sweden and Denmark. He mastered his skills in Europe. Then he went back to Thailand to pursue his passion for culinary arts in the country he fell in love with.

I think this article is mostly about passion. Passion about lifestyle, traveling, profession. This is the passion I see in myself, that’s why I wanted to summarize and share this article. Thank you for reading!

[Efe Ozalp]

Hi Jhan! The article you’ve chosen and your summarize really interested me. I like to try new food and I was already looking forward to try Thai food. Thank you for explaining some foods with ingredients. As someone who likes chillies and basil, I would like to try Pad Ka Prao. I’m so excited to be in Thailand and I hope we both get to try some delicious food there!

[Holly Wade]

Hi!

I’ve always heard of the horror stories and overall hazards and dangers of travelling around motorbikes in Thailand, but never actually knew the statistics. I was pretty firm on the idea of not travelling or utilising one throughout my duration in Thailand, but this analysis has cemented that idea. Especially given that the fatalities and injuries are stable and not particularly reducing, exposing that the consequences, standards and overall road conditions are not getting better in regards to safety for locals and tourists.

Thank you for analysing this article, very grateful. 🙂

[Arooj Bibi]

https://www.adventure-life.com/thailand/articles/thai-religion
“Thai Religion” when it comes to talk about religion or different cultures, I find the topics very interesting to talk about. Reading this article gives an great insight on the temples and holy places in Thailand. This article covers all the important aspect of the religion and tells us that the large vast of majority is Buddhism which is 94% along with second highest Islam at 5%. The way this article represent Buddhism and speaks about the monks and the Buddhas in the temple, wearing particular clothing to show sign of respect, taking shoes of before entering the locations, not touching anything and staying away from monks clothing to avoid them going through the cleansing process. All of these values remind me of when going for Umrah and Hajj which is highly sacred within Muslim community, before entering a mosque, where we have to wear full clothing, take shoes off, wash face, hand and feet, and walk out while avoid showing our backs to the respected place, this article speaks about the similarities among the Buddhism and Islam. I feel this article mentally preparing me as a person to adapt the same values and show the same respect towards Thai Religion and Culture the way I would do towards my own religion and culture. This article also give me insight that Islam is very popular among the Thai region along with Christianity, allowing the large amount of diverse religion and cultures being adapted in the country. I am a person who grew up in a background where we have been taught to cover ourselves from head to toe, the importance of our religion, the values for the culture, this article also tell me how important the Buddhism is for Thai people and how the families take this very seriously and have a deep faith and believe in the goodness of the religion. Now learning and knowing about the expectation of Thailand in the sense of religion and value, I believe it wont be much difficult for me to adapt and I will be able to adjust and indulge myself in without having to change my living style especially when considering the clothing side of the aspect. I am very excited and keen to travel to Thailand and learn more about Thai culture and religion in depth.

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[Elliot Thornton]

https://brill.com/view/journals/mnya/26/1/article-p1_006.xml?language=en
Independence or Interdependence?: The Thai Self-Construal as Reflected by Linguistic Evidence

Through the chapters of the Thai Culture course that we completed, I found myself most interested in the ways that Thai culture exists as a unique national identity and the ways highlighted as real examples of this. Tradition, respect, and self-control were all discussed but this prompted me to want to investigate this idea further. Although lengthy, the article examined Thai linguistic elements and how they help inform the strong cultural identity. I think this topic resonated with me because of my education focus as well as being an important aspect of the place that we will all be calling home soon.

In summary, the article, by Natthaporn Panpothong and Siriporn Phakdeephasook works to examine expressions that are common in the Thai language that have an implication regarding confrontation, interdependency vs independence, and the effects that one can have on others. Comparing old research and their methodology, the pair concluded that “…. Thai proverbs, sayings, and cultural key terms reflect both the independent and interdependent construals of the self. Yet, those that stress interdependency and attend to other people’s feelings outnumber those in the other group.” Throughout the article, the researchers refer to ‘self-construal’ which is understood as the degree to which people understand and define themselves, and with a focus on how this person perceives themselves as separate or connected from others. On this point, data collected indicated a strong preference for “…minimizing imposition and avoiding damage to the hearer’s feelings are conversational constraints observed by people with the interdependent self-construal.” (Kim 1995, 2017). The everpresent final particles (/kháʔ/, /khàʔ/ and khráp/ Female and male ), also act to ensure that those in conversation are always mindful of the interpersonal relationship with whom they are speaking. While in their closing remarks, the pair acknowledge that more data would be needed to confirm their findings I thought that many of the particular examples they provided were interesting and seemed to agree with some of the topics discussed in the Thai Culture Course.

[Elliot Thornton]

I appreciated seeing another person interested in statistics relating to how the culture of Thailand expresses itself, I chose a Thai language article but I touched on some similar points to the conclusion you highlighted from your article. I am excited to see how Thai culture is unique but also in the ways that it will be incredibly different from my home country at the same time

[Summer Singlehurst]

Ultimate Guide to Thai Food

Thai cuisine has been influenced and embraced by various countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, China and Cambodia, leading to the emergence of “Chao Wang,” (Royal Thai Cuisine). This is a luxury style of cooking, however, was only for those superior. Though as time passed, this cuisine became widespread and available to the public.

In addition to the Royal Thai Cuisine, Thailand play a significant role in shaping the culinary landscape, with each region having its own ingredients and specialities.
Central is common for sour, salty, sweet and spicy curries, often using coconut milk. Northern food do not contain sugar and have a mild taste. Southern food bursts with flavour, containing lots of spices from both Thailand and India. Isaan/Northeast food is salty, dry and spicy.
From spicy to tangy, to sweet to salty, Thailand reflects the diversity of flavours.
As a spicy food lover, I cannot wait to immerse myself into Thai culture and my taste buds to be tantalised!

[Summer Singlehurst]

Brief and concise summary on how the influx of tourism in Thailand has created employment opportunities and economic growth. It’s great that tourism is captured positively, resulting in there being wider opportunities to broaden perspectives and cultural understanding, allowing one’s full potential to be reached.

[Melissa Mcmahon]

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/sponsor-content-thailand-works-to-preserve-its-natural-wonders
Provinces showcase conservation efforts – National geographic

Thailand is a place with unspoiled beauty and with that comes allot of eager tourists coming to see the sights. This article showcases the steps that the Thai government have in place too not only preserve the natural landscapes that is on offer, but also to address the huge amounts of single- use plastics that the country use every day. The initiatives been set in place in the big cities like Bangkok, with replacement from plastic to plant based materials, which are allot better for the planet in the long run.
They have explained how the more rural provinces have adapted to these measures allot sooner than the big cities with islands like Ko Mak, who have collectively come together to ensure that they are leading a more greener and preserved stance on how they live in this natural beauty haven. The people there were given advice on how to sustainably keep tourism coming to the area and have been given the honour by Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration. As these places face a huge amount of visitors each year it can easily be destroyed if measures aren’t put in place to protect them. Promoting these issues and addressing them with actions means that they will be kept for future tourists to enjoy and explore.
The Tourism Thai authorities have urged people to “leave only their footprints and take only good memories” and while I work and live in Thailand, I will be doing my upmost best to respect the surroundings, and get involved in any activity which helps preserve the beauty of Thailand.
It’s great to see a country take action against these issues and I believe that if everyone does their bit while living in a certain location they can help keep the eco system alive how it should be without upsetting the nature around it.

[Melissa Mcmahon]

Hi kiri,
Thankyou for sharing this interesting but sad topic. You have summarized this piece well and showing how people from disadvantaged backgrounds really suffer in regards to the possibilities for the future generations. The fact that this matter is being address is enlightening and shows that progress is being made with the hope of a free education system that could mean a brighter future the poorer in society. I am intrigued to think about what the future holds for the students of Thailand and being aware of this situation will make me explore more into the other possibilities that could come out of a better education system and stop the disadvantaged from dropping out so soon.

[Eleanor Langley]

Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing, is a martial art originating in Thailand, distinguished by its use of punches, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and clinching techniques. Practitioners train rigorously to develop strength, speed, and agility, while emphasizing conditioning and endurance. This sport has gained global popularity, with both amateur and professional competitions held worldwide, although rules may vary across regions and levels of competition. Despite its evolution and global reach, Muay Thai remains deeply rooted in Thai culture. This is a hobby I would like to delve into whilst I am in Thailand, as it is important to get involved in Thai culture and I believe it will give me insight into a part of this and will also be a good conversation starter with the locals.

The history of Muay Thai traces back centuries to the kingdom of Siam, where it was extensively used by soldiers in warfare and as a form of self-defense. Over time, it evolved into a form of entertainment and competition, with formal rules and regulations established. Throughout different eras, Muay Thai underwent refinement and transformation, with notable figures like King Naresuan and King Prachao Sua contributing to its development and popularity. Thai people are very passionate about their country’s history, this is something I highly value and will take upon myself to learn and become part of a community.

In the modern era, Muay Thai has been introduced to the world through international martial arts competitions and events. With the inclusion of gloves and other protective gear, the sport has become safer while maintaining its dynamic nature. Professional Muay Thai fighters train rigorously, incorporating techniques from various combat sports, and aspire to compete in prestigious events like those hosted by ONE Championship. The sport continues to attract enthusiasts worldwide, who seek to immerse themselves in its rich history and culture through training camps and participation in local and international bouts.

[Eleanor Langley]

Hi Kate,
This is a great article, and your points on free learning materials and technologies to help further how we can teach and how people can learn is so important, and so easy to access!
The example you provided of England’s interactive learning style, including the use of iPads in classrooms, highlights how technology can enhance the learning process. It’s encouraging to see that such innovations can be implemented without requiring a substantial budget, and can transform educational experiences.
Your reflection on your own educational journey and the recognition that not everyone benefits from the same learning style is insightful. It emphasises the importance of adopting a diverse range of teaching strategies to accommodate the varying needs and preferences of students. This is something that really resonates with me also and something I want to adopt whilst teaching in Thailand also!
Best,
Eli

[Aaliya Aqsa Sayab Khan Khan]

The article underscores the pressing need for enhanced learning experiences among young Thais, shedding light on the shortcomings of the current education system in adequately preparing students for future challenges. It highlights concerns about the lack of emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in the curriculum, which are essential skills for success in the modern economy. The article points out that Thailand’s education system has been slow to adapt to the changing needs of the workforce and calls for reforms to address these deficiencies, including curriculum updates, teacher training programs, and the integration of technology in the classroom.
As an aspiring educator planning to move to Thailand to teach, this article resonates profoundly with my motivations and aspirations. Recognizing the importance of providing students with quality learning experiences, I am committed to contributing to the ongoing efforts to reform the education system in Thailand. By leveraging innovative teaching methods and fostering critical thinking skills among my students, I aim to empower them to thrive in an increasingly competitive and dynamic global landscape. Through collaborative partnerships with local educators and communities, I believe I can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Thai students and contribute to the country’s educational development and long-term prosperity.

[Aaliya Aqsa Sayab Khan Khan]

Your response beautifully reflects your open-mindedness and appreciation for cultural and religious diversity. It’s evident that you’ve drawn parallels between your own religious practices and the customs described in the article about Thai Buddhism, recognizing the shared values of respect, reverence, and devotion. Your willingness to understand the cultural norms of Thailand, particularly in terms of clothing and religious practices, speaks to your respect for different belief systems . Your excitement and eagerness to learn more about Thai culture and religion highlight your curiosity and enthusiasm for new experiences. Overall, your thoughtful reflection demonstrates a positive attitude towards understanding cultural differences and enriching your understanding of the world around you.

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