Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India
Northern Thai folklore told by nationals to early missionaries
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Northern Thai folklore told by nationals to early missionaries
A thesis submitted by Alan Johnson in fulfilment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the University of Wales on ‘What are the shared understandings that Thais in the target community have about the leader-follower relationship, and how are these understandings utilized and enacted in social contexts?
Loi Krathong has been called the most important and significant holiday of the year for the Thai people as well as parts of Laos and Myanmar (Shan state). It was recently celebrated here in Thailand, but in much less fanfare due to the current massive floods still affecting greater Bangkok. What is it all about? How does it play out with the current flooding situation? Is there room for interpretation?
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