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Part 2

Local Cultural Knowledge

1. The Importance of Local Traditions and of the Thai Traditions

Local knowledge and everyday life experiences were accumulated by prev10us
generations who then determined what was passed on. This collected information helps solve
contemporary problems that Thai people from different localities face. It has also helped them adapt

to modem life.

2. The Origins of Thai Traditions
The process of Thai tradition starts from a person who is knowledgeable, diligent, and
does good deeds. Such a person gets his cultural wisdom from 1) thinking creatively on his part,

2) inheriting information from previous generations, 3) acquiring from the educated, 4) discovering
from the natural environment, 5) ascertaining from local art, culture, traditions,and traditional
theatrical plays, 6) learning from religion, and 7) gaining from a variety of media.These helped

to develop, select, and adjust the knowledge which is then applied to special proficiencies in:
1. knowledge,2. skills, 3. technique, 4. learnig resources, and 5. networking. In that order specific
expertise will follow the extent of the thirteen parts of Thai tradition, which are:
1. Food and Nutrition.

2. Religions, Traditions and Ceremonies.
3. Agriculture.
4. Languages and Literature.
5. Art and Crafts.

6. Musical Performing Arts.
7. Business and Community Welfare.
8. Historical Archaeology.
9. Local Sports and Games.

10. Learning Strategies.
11. Youth Activities.
12. Environment.

13. Thai Traditional Medicine and Herbs.
The Meaning of Wisdom

The Bandit Dictionary in the year 2525 offers the following meanings:
Local culture: means the ability to use fundamental knowledge to develop creativity and

improve the life of local people.

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