Considered an important national heritage, many samut khoi contain cat manuals with contents featuring the properties of cats that bring fortune and misfortune. The writings in these manuals are composed in poetic forms. Evidence has also been uncovered that foreigners became familiar with Thai cats even before they got to know elephants. The old breeds of Thai cats such as Vichianmas, Si Sawat, Konja and Supaluk have been well preserved. “Tamra Maew”, or the cat treatise composed in poetic form, features in the samut khoi. Cats also feature in ceremonies and belief systems. The behaviour of cats generated by their instincts have taught humans some great truths and philosophies. All we need to do is learn to put ourselves in the cat’s shoes. And we will come to understand how the cat has been using its skills in survival and adaptation over many thousands of years.
Please stay tuned with "Spirit of Asia" on January 24th, 2021 at 04.30 - 05.00 PM. (Bangkok, UTC+7)
Considered an important national heritage, many samut khoi contain cat manuals with contents featuring the properties of cats that bring fortune and misfortune. The writings in these manuals are composed in poetic forms. Evidence has also been uncovered that foreigners became familiar with Thai cats even before they got to know elephants. The old breeds of Thai cats such as Vichianmas, Si Sawat, Konja and Supaluk have been well preserved. “Tamra Maew”, or the cat treatise composed in poetic form, features in the samut khoi. Cats also feature in ceremonies and belief systems. The behaviour of cats generated by their instincts have taught humans some great truths and philosophies. All we need to do is learn to put ourselves in the cat’s shoes. And we will come to understand how the cat has been using its skills in survival and adaptation over many thousands of years.
Please stay tuned with "Spirit of Asia" on January 24th, 2021 at 04.30 - 05.00 PM. (Bangkok, UTC+7)