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Culture
Ways of Life and Wisdom
Prologue
Thai culture, ways of life and wisdom is a precious heritage inherited through many
generations and worthwhile to be preserved for pride and sustainability.
The book entitled “Culture, Ways of Life and Wisdom” is produced by the Department
of Cultural Promotion, the Ministry of Culture with the determination to disseminate the valuable
stories and charming cultural heritage, the identity of lifestyle and wisdom through the lives
of Thai people living across the country, especially in terms of Thai tradition, performing arts,
traditional craftsmanship, cuisine and sports to the general public.
The knowledge process reflects on the ways of life close to the nature, reverence for
ancestors and benefactors, community solidarity, beliefs and faith in religions, artistic creations
and skills invented to develop lives and livelihood, in harmony with the nature.
In addition to the dissemination of knowledge and understanding of Thai culture, the
book aims to promote morality and good attitude to the general public to realize the importance
of Thai culture.