Identities versus Globalisation Catalogue

12 Reasons Why Thai People Don't Need to Be Afraid of Globalisation

2003, Photographs, watercolour

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Thai People simply don’t need to be afraid of globalisation!

 





12 reasons why Thai people need not fear globalisation

1. Integrate local wisdom: traditional massage and Thai boxing
2. Share benefits : Venice of the East
3. Soft but not weak - delicate outside but strong inside
4. Professional: “go inter(national)” with Thai-ness
5. Strong economy: the 5th Tiger with phoenix spirit
6. Self sufficiency economy: breathe new life into farmers, live modestly and in empowered communities
7. Rooted in long history: white elephant of Siam
8. Siamese Twins: Thai-style joyfulness merged with serious approach of “Farang”
9. Convert arts and cultures into capital: convert heroes into capital
10. Peaceful country (no terrorists) : “Ua-athorn Arintaraj” (“We Care” S.W.A.T. Team)
11. Thailand is Buddhist: Others are hell
12. Meaningful beauty: mysterious charm

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