Chris, Shohei, Junichi, Risa, Yuuka

Contents  Mon  Malay  Nan Chao ( Nan zheo)  Funan

Introduction  Thai culture was based on other counties such as India or China.  There were many ethnic groups in Thailand.

Mon  The Mon are an ethnic group from Myanmar.  They lived along the southern Thai-Myanmar border.  One of the Mon communities close to Bangkok is located on Ko Kret.  Mon controlled most of all Thai province.

Mon History  The Mon are the earliest known inhabitants of lower Burma.  They founded an empire, and introduced both writing and Buddhism into Burma.

Art influence  How did the Mon relate to Thai culture?  The Mon influenced Thai culture in architecture and religious paintings.  They are good at making potteries. And they influenced Thai in that field.  They irrigated to Thailand and they helped farming systems.

Art influence Terracotta is a famous Mon aircraft. Many of the inhabitants are of Mon origin, as is reflected in their architecture.

Agriculture influence  Today, we eat rice as main staple in Thailand.  Mon introduced rice growing to Thailand.

Language influence  Mon brought writing system to Thai language.  The writing system is based on Sanskrit language.  Mon learned Sanskrit language.

Mon Religion  They introduced Theravada Buddhism to Thai and converted Thai people from Hinduism in 5 th  Spirit houses, which locate in the corner of estate of Thai people, were introduced by Mons.  Spirit houses is a small shrine for respecting Deity.

Mon Religion  Emperor Asoka He sent a mission of Buddhist monks to Suwarnabhumi and introduced Therevada Buddhism, which improved new civilization to the Mon. Mon told this belief for all south west people.

Others  Mon kingdom was stable and expanded well diplomatic relationship with Indians for trading and commerce.  The Mon also accepted Indian culture and developed their civilization.

Who are the Malays?  Malays are group which made of South east Asian people.

Population  Malaysia12.3 million  Brunei0.25 million  Indonesia6.9 million  Thailand1.9 million  Singapore0.45 million

Origin of Malay  Ancestors of Malay people traveled by sea from south China to Taiwan, and later from Taiwan to Borneo and the Philippines.

Influence to Thailand in sport  Sepak takrow

Influence to Thailand  national emblem

NAN CHAO

Yunnan

Nan Chao Culture

Nan Chao  What happened in Nan Chao during 738? Nan-chao became a province.

Nan Chao  Did Nan Chao fight with other country?

FUNAN

Funan  The first century to seven century.  Lower part of Mekong river.

Funan’s Influence - Funan and all its principalities covered much of mainland Southeast Asia.

 In the 6 th century, Mon people and Khmer people assert their independence.

-In the 6 th century, Mon people and Khmer people assert their independence.

-Thai commercial ships developed from Funan.

Conclusion  Thai culture was influenced by historical ethnic groups such as Mon, Malay, Nan- Chao and Funan. Each ethnic group had unique culture. Therefore, Thai culture became more unique by mixture.

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