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Thainess

In collaboration with Museum Siam, these flashcards embody the spirit of the "Decoding Thainess" exhibition, offering an insightful journey through Thailand's rich traditions, beliefs and artistic heritage. Experience the depth of Thai identity in a beautifully curated, interactive way. Download the PDF or print on demand.

  • Museum Siam
    costume
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    /ˈkɒs.tʃuːm/
    Museum Siam
    the clothes worn by people from a particular place or for a particular job
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    เครื่องแต่งกาย
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    fashion designer
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    /ˈfæʃn dɪˈzaɪnər/
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    a creative professional who conceptualises and brings to life innovative clothing and accessories
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    นักออกแบบเครื่องแต่งกาย
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    pottery
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    /ˈpɒt.ər.i/
    Museum Siam
    pots or dishes made with clay that is baked in an oven
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    เครื่องปั้นดินเผา
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    walking buddha image
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    /ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈbʊdə ˈɪmɪdʒ/
    Museum Siam
    an attitude of Buddha which depicts the Buddha stepping with his right foot and his right hand swinging and the other hand put towards the front
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    พระพุทธรูปปางลีลา
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    stone inscription
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    /stoʊn ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
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    words that are cut into stone
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    ศิลาจารึก
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    leg o' mutton sleeve blouse
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    /ˌleɡ əv ˈmʌtn sliːv blaʊz/
    Museum Siam
    a sleeve style characterised by its fullness at the shoulder and bicep area, tapering to a fitted wrist
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    เสื้อแขนหมูแฮม
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    tricolor flag
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    /ˈtraɪkʌlər flæɡ/
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    the Thai national flag consists of five horizontal stripes in red, white, and blue, symbolizing the nation, religion and monarchy, respectively
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    ธงไตรรงค์
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    democracy
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    /dɪˈmɒk.rə.si/
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    a system of government in which all the people of a country can vote to elect their representatives
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    ระบอบประชาธิปไตย
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    nation
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    /ˈneɪ.ʃən/
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    a country considered as a group of people with the same language, culture and history, who live in a particular area under one government; all the people in a country
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    ชาติ
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    religion
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    /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/
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    the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship
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    ศาสนา
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    reign
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    /reɪn/
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    a period of time during when a king or queen rules a country
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    รัชกาล
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    craftsmanship
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    /ˈkrɑːfts.mən.ʃɪp/
    Museum Siam
    the quality of design and work shown by something that has been made by hand
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    งานช่างศิลป์/งานฝีมือ
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    throne hall
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    /θroʊn hɔːl/
    Museum Siam
    a formal audience room, often highly decorated, in a palace or castle where a monarch or other high-ranking figure sits on a throne
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    ท้องพระโรง
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    royal court
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    /ˈrɔɪəl kɔːrt/
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    the extended household and entourage of a monarch or other ruler, encompassing all those who regularly attend and serve them, including advisors, servants and courtiers
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    ราชสำนัก
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    gadget
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    /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/
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    a small device or machine with a particular purpose
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    อุปกรณ์ เครื่องมือ
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    wisdom
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    /ˈwɪz.dəm/
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    the knowledge that a society or culture has gained over a long period of time
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    ภูมิปัญญา
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    elegant
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    /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/
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    attractive and showing a good sense of style
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    สง่างาม
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    exquisite
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    /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/
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    extremely beautiful or carefully made
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    ประณีต
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    constitution
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    /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/
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    the set of laws and basic principles that a country is governed by
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    รัฐธรรมนูญ
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    agriculture
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    /ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər/
    Museum Siam
    the science or practice of farming
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    เกษตรกรรม
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    ingredient
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    /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
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    foods that are used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish
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    วัตถุดิบ
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    flavor
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    /ˈfleɪ.vər/
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    the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognised from its taste and smell
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    รสชาติ
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    evolution
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    /ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/
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    a gradual process of change and development
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    วิวัฒนาการ
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    barge
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    /bɑːdʒ/
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    a long flat boat usually used on rivers and in ports
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    เรือ
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    garuda
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    /ˈɡærʊdə/
    Museum Siam
    a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology
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    ครุฑ
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    festival
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    /ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/
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    an event that is held to celebrate a particular thing or activity
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    เทศกาล
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    tradition
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    /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
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    a very old custom, belief or story
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    ขนบธรรมเนียมประเพณี
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    animism
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    /ˈæn.ɪ.mɪ.zəm/
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    the belief that all natural things, such as plants, animals, rocks and thunder, have spirits and can influence human events
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    ความเชื่อแบบผี / วิญญาณนิยม
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    statue
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    /ˈstætʃ.uː/
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    an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal
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    รูปปั้น / เทวรูป
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    amulet
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    /ˈæm.jə.lət/
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    a small object that some people wear around their neck as protection against evil, bad luck, disease etc
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    พระเครื่อง
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