project ii: arts and cultures

Arts & Cultures

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Section 1 Group 7

Preface

The production has prepared a report on word at Arts and Cultures for

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The production has article about Arts and Cultures for who are interested in

Thai culture and Thai art for share to Thai people and foreigner knows about

amazing of Thailand.

Suppawit Yuedyawkong

Kanjamas Sunahoo

Wilawan Paksong

Malatree Numyuenyong

Contents

Title Unique Art, Culture, and Lifestyle ....................................................................................... 4

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C ........................................................................................................................................... 8

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E ........................................................................................................................................... 12

F ........................................................................................................................................... 13

H .......................................................................................................................................... 14

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M ......................................................................................................................................... 17

O .......................................................................................................................................... 18

P ........................................................................................................................................... 19

R .......................................................................................................................................... 19

S ........................................................................................................................................... 20

T ........................................................................................................................................... 22

U .......................................................................................................................................... 24

V .......................................................................................................................................... 25

W ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Unique Art, Culture, and Lifestyle

Thailand Culture

Thailand is a country of scenic diversity and ancient traditions, of tranquil temples and modern urban

excitement. With an independent history going back more than seven centuries, it has managed to absorb a

variety of cultural influences and blend them into something uniquely and memorably Thai. From the moment

of arrival and being greeted with the graciouswai gesture, to one’s first experience of authentic Thai cuisine or a

colorful classical dance performance, the process of collecting unforgettable memories to bring home never

ends.

Thailand Temples

There are more than 30,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand, with

every community having at least one in its vicinity. The temple has

always played a significant role as a social, educational, and

spiritual center. Much of the Thailand’s artistic and cultural heritage

can be seen in the architecture and decoration of the temples, with

their murals, woodcarvings, and Buddha images. Popular temples

are Wat Phra Kaeo (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Wat Arun

(The Temple of Dawn), Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble

Temple), and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha). These

are all in Bangkok and highly recommended to all visitors.

Royal Palaces of Thailand

The royal palaces of Thailand provide a fascinating glimpse of the

majesty and splendor of the Thai monarchy. Several of them are

open to visitors, including The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Phra

Nakhon Khiri Summer Palace in Phetchaburi, Bang Pa-In Summer

Palace in Ayutthaya, Vimanmek Palace in Bangkok, and

Mrigadayavan Palace in Phetchaburi

Thai Cuisine and the Art of Fruit &

Vegetable Carving

Thai cuisine is as rich and diverse as its culture. To experience the

real thing surrounded by the sights and sounds of Thailand is truly

special. Bangkok and other major tourist destinations offer an

incredible selection of dining places in all price ranges. From

curbside food stalls selling simple but good food, to smart, upscale

restaurants, there is something to please everyone.

Thailand is also a treasure trove of exotic tropical fruits and

vegetables. The art of fruit and vegetable carving is a part of the

Thai heritage. It is used to decorate the plate as well as the table. It

also provides an inner peace and contentment to both the carver and

the diner in a very different way.

Performing Arts

Most visitors will be exposed to classical Thai music and dance at

the National Theatre in Bangkok or in a tourist-oriented restaurant.

Exploring other Thai performing arts will enhance your cultural

experiences. Seeing Khon classical masked dance, originally

performed only in the royal courts, is a must. Chalermkrung Royal

Theatre offers several performances such as Khon, Thai dance

performances, dramas, and plays. Other options include Siam

Niramit and Joe Louis Theatre, offering a world-class spectacular

performance in one-of-a-kind cultural theme complex, and a small

traditional Thai puppet show, respectively.

Thai Boxing

Muay Thai is a national form of martial art and increasingly popular

worldwide. There are several Muay Thai stadiums across the

country. The main tourist spots often provide twice-weekly shows,

but the real thing is best seen in Bangkok at Lumphini Stadium on

Tuesday and Friday nights, and Ratchadamnoen Stadium on

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights.

Riverside Lifestyles

The architecture and way of life along the river and canals continues

to remain true to Thailand’s beginnings. Floating markets are a

colorful reminder of the days when farmers brought their produce to

sell by boat early in the morning. Popular floating markets include

Damnoen Saduak, Taling Chan, Amphawa and Tha Kha. For more

insights on the riverside community, take a canal trip along the

canal of Klong Om to the island of Ko Kret in Nontaburi, home to

the Mon community. Enjoy the lush fruit orchards with a visit to Ko

Kret pottery village, and Klong Khanom Wan, the “Dessert Canal.”

Experiencing words at work Arts and Cultures

Architecture (noun) ธhe art and practice of designing and making buildings

สถาปตยกรรม

Synonym: design of buildings

Collocation: common noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction

For example: This building is modern architecture style.

อาคารหลงนเปนสถาปตยกรรมแบบโมเดรน

Architecture (noun) the design or style of a building or buildings

สถาปตยกรรม Synonym: construction, planning

Collocation: (adjective) century, much

Example of use: the architecture of the eighteenth century.

สถาปตยกรรมของศตวรรษทสบแปด

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Authentic (Adjective) If something is authentic, it is real, true

ของแท Synonym: real, genuine

Collocation: VERBS/ ADV. Example: He was there and saw what happened, so his is the only authentic account.

เขาอยทนนและเหนสงทเกดขนเพอใหเปนบญชของแทเทานน

Contentment (noun)

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

ความพงพอใจ Synonym: satisfaction, pride

Collocation: sigh, edge, moment

Example of use: He has found contentment at last

เขาพบความพงพอใจในทสด

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Courts (noun) The place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged

ศาล Synonym: courthouse, justice building

Collocation: be, will, have

Example of use: She will appear in court tomorrow.

เธอจะปรากฏตวในศาลวนพรงน

Cuisine (noun)

a style of cooking

อาหาร

Synonym: food


For example: Her favorite is French Cuisine

หลอนโปรดปรานอาหารฝรงเศส

Curbside (noun)

the side of the street or path near the kerb

ทขอบทางเดนเทา

Synonym: border

Collocation: (preprocition) at

Example of use: He stands at the kerbside.

ชายคนหนงยนอยทขอบทางเดนเทา

Decorate (verb) To add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more

attractive

ตกแตง ประดบ Synonym: dress up, trim, deck

Collocation: (+noun, prep) car, with

Example of use: They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.

พวกเขาประดบรถแตงงานดวยรบบนและดอกไม

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Decoration (noun) The activity of covering the walls or other surfaces of rooms

การตกแตง Synonym: beautification, embellishment


For example: This place is badly in need of decoration.

สถานทแหงนตองการการตกแตงทด

Destinations (noun) The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken

จดหมายปลายทาง

Synonym: goal; place one wants to go


For example: His letter never reached its destination.

จดหมายของเขาไมถงจดหมายปลายทาง

Educational (Adjective)

providing education or relating to education

การศกษา

Synonym: instructional

Collocation: plus noun

For example: She seems to have spent all her life studying in educational establishments

เธอดเหมอนจะไดใชเวลาตลอดชวตของเธอศกษาอยในสถานศกษา

Enhance (verb) Enhance something to increase or further improve the good quality

เสรมสราง

Synonym: improve, heighten

Collocation: will, can, ways, add Example of use: This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.

นคอโอกาสทจะเสรมสรางชอเสยงของ บรษท

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Fascinating (verb)

to interest someone a lot

หลงใหล

Synonym: captivate, hold spellbound


For example: I always fascinated science. ฉนหลงใหลในวทยาศาสตรเสมอ

Floating (Adjective)

not fixed in one position, place, or level

ซงลอยอย

Synonym: unsteady, buoyant

Collocation: (verb)rate, exchange, water

Example of use: floating exchange rates.

อตราแลกเปลยนลอยตว

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Heritage (noun) features belonging to the culture of a particular society

มรดก

Synonym: person's background, tradition

Collocation: common noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction For example: These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South

America.

อนสาวรยเหลานเปนสวนส าคญของมรดกทางวฒนธรรมของทวปอเมรกาใต

Increasingly (Adverb) more and more all the time

มากขนเรอยๆ

Synonym: more

Collocation: (verb)become, have, focus

Example of use: It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not

be easily solved.

มนจะกลายเปนทชดเจนมากขนวาปญหานจะไมไดรบการแกไขไดอยางงายดาย

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Incredible (Adjective)

Impossible, or very difficult, to believe

เหลอเชอ ไมนาเชอ

Synonym: beyond belief

Collocation: plus noun For example: The latest missiles can be fired with incredible accuracy.

ลาสดขปนาวธสามารถยงดวยความแมนย าอยางไมนาเชอ

Independent (Adjective)

not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things

อสระ

synonym : liberated, free

Collocation : VERBS/ ADV./ PREP.

Example : The country has pursued an effectively independent line on military issues.

ประเทศทไดรบอสระอยางแทจรงจากรฐบาลทหาร

Influences (noun)

The power to have an effect on people or things

อทธพล

synonym : power, authority

collocation : ADJ. / VERB + / + VERB/ PREP.

Example : The religious community wished to be independent of outside influence.

ชมชนทางศาสนาทอยากเปนอสระจากอธพลภายนอก

Inner (Adjective)

Inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do not show or tell other people

ความสงบจากขางใน ความสงบสข

Synonym: inborn, inherent

Collocation: (noun) feeling, sense, be

Example of use: Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace.

ซาราหดเหมอนจะมความรสกทลกซงของความสงบภายใน

Memorably (adjective)

likely to be remembered or worth remembering

นาจดจ า

Synonym : memorable

Collocation : VERBS | ADV. | PREP.

Example : It was a truly memorably experience.

มนเปนประสบการณทนาจดจ าอยางแทจรง

Monarchy (noun) The system of having a king or queen

สถาบนพระมหากษตรย Synonym: kingship


For example: A system of government in which the chief ruler is a monarch.

M

Murals(noun)

a large picture that has been painted on the wall of a room

จตกรรมฝาผนง

Synonym: countryside; picture of countryside


For example: Murals is valuable thing that everyone should be preserved.

Orchards(noun) a piece of land, normally separated from the surrounding area, in which

fruit trees are grown

สวนผลไม

Synonym: plantation, garden

Collocation: (adjective) large, many, plant

Example of use: Apple and pear orchards were planted, as were plum thickets between

some holes.

แอปเปลลกแพรและสวนผลไมทปลกไดเชนเดยวกบพมลกพลมระหวางบางหลม

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Performance(noun) How well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity

การปฏบต Synonym : accomplishment

Collocation : ADJ./ VERB + PERFORMANCE/ PERFORMANCE + NOUN/ PREP.

Example : The course aims to develop the children's appreciation of music in performance.

หลกสตรมวตถประสงคเพอพฒนาความชนชมเดกของดนตรในการปฏบตงาน

Respectively(adverb) In the same order as the people or things already mentioned

ตามล าดบ

Synonym: severally

Collocation: (noun)day, month, year, time

Example of use: Julie and Mark, aged 17 and 19 respectively.

จลและมารคอาย 17 และ 19 ตามล าดบ

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Spectacular(adjective) very impressive

นาตนเตน

Synonym: breathtaking, striking, sensational

Collocation: (verb) be, have, take, afford

Example of use: Messi scored a spectacular goal.

เมซซยงประตไดงดงาม

Significant(adjective)

important or noticeable

สงส าคญ

Synonym : important


Example : This development proved highly significant for the whole town.

การพฒนานไดรบการพสจนวามความส าคญมากกบคนทงเมอง

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Spiritual (adjective)

relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs

จตวญญาณ Synonym: religious, otherworldly

Collocation: common need, thing, etc.

For example: Traditional ways of life fulfilled both economic and spiritual needs.

วธการดงเดมของชวตเตมเตมความตองการทงทางเศรษฐกจและทางจตวญญาณ

Splendor (noun)

great beauty, or something that causes admiration and attention

ความงดงาม

Synonym: radiance, glory


For example: We can only imagine the splendors of ancient Rome.

เราสามารถท าไดเพยงจนตนาการความงดงามของกรงโรมโบราณเทานน

Surrounded(verb) to be everywhere around something

ลอมรอบ

Synonym: enclose, encircle something


For example: Jane sat at her desk, surrounded by books and papers.

เจนนงอยทโตะท างานของเธอทลอมรอบไปดวยหนงสอและเอกสาร

The Majesty (noun) The title used to speak to or about a king or queen

พระมหากษตรย

Synonym: The king


For example: Thailand feels fortunate to have The Majesty as head of state.

คนไทยรสกโชคดทมพระมหากษตรยเปนประมข

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Tranquil(adjective) calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry

เงยบสงบ

Synonym : calm, quiet, peaceful

Collocation : VERBS / ADV.

Example : The village lay tranquil in the evening sunlight.

หมบานทเงยบสงบในชวงแดดยามเยน

Treasure(noun) very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or

money

ของมคา สมบต

Synonym: prize, wealth, cash

Collocation: be, have, will

Example of use: When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their

wildest dreams.

เมอพวกเขาเปดหลมฝงศพพวกเขาพบกบสมบตทเกนคาดฝน

Tropical(adjective) geography, environment from or relating to the area between the two tropics

เขตเมองรอน ของเมองรอน

Synonym: lush, equatorial,hot

Collocation: be, have, large

Example of use: The Amazon river basin contains the world’s largest tropical rainforest.

ลมน าอเมซอนมปาฝนเขตรอนทใหญทสดในโลก

Uniquely(adjective) Being the only existing one of its type or unusual, or special in some way

เอกลกษณ

Synonym : in another way; otherwise


Example : The city has an atmosphere which is quite uniquely.

เมองนมบรรยากาศทเปนเอกลกษณ

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Upscale (adjective) Upscale goods and products are of very high quality

หรหรา

Synonym: moneyed, prosperous

Collocation: (+noun) store, shop, restaurant

Example of use: An upscale brand name.

ชอแบรนดระดบหร

Vicinity (noun)

The area around a place

บรเวณใกลเคยง Synonym : local area

Collocation : ADJ./ PREP.

Example : There is no hospital in the immediate vicinity.

ทนไมมโรงพยาบาลทอยบรเวณใกลเคยง

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Woodcarvings (noun)

The process of cutting into the surface of wood to create a

decorative shape

งานแกะสลกไม

Synonym: Xylography


For example: Her woodcarvings will be on display at the gallery next month.

งานแกะสลกไมของเธอจะมการแสดงทแกลเลอรในเดอนถดไป

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Reference

http://www.tat-la.com/activities--events/culture

http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/synonym

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/

http://prowritingaid.com/free-online-collocations-dictionary.aspx

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

http://www.tat-la.com/activities--events/culture

http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/synonym

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/

http://prowritingaid.com/free-online-collocations-dictionary.aspx

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