Thai traditional games

Thai traditional games (Thai: การละเล่นพื้นบ้าน) have been an integral part of Thai culture and traditions since ancient times. The Sukhothai period marked the earliest known traditional games in Thailand, as recorded in the stone inscription of King Ramkhamhaeng.[1] Since then, Thai traditional games have evolved and been adapted over time, leading to the development of a wide variety of games across different eras.[2] These games were originally designed to foster good relationships between adults and young people, as well as to provide entertainment, relaxation, and exercise.[3] They are played with a set of rules and often feature music or songs to enhance the experience.[3] Moreover, many traditional Thai games incorporate natural items such as sand, bamboo, rattan, mud balls, or banana tree stems, etc.[4]

  1. ^ Bureau of Recreation 2014, pp. 11–12.
  2. ^ Bureau of Recreation 2014, pp. 12.
  3. ^ a b Bureau of Recreation 2014, pp. 11.
  4. ^ Srikate, Phonphan; Nopparatteearwut, Patpimon; Tandidontanate, Ekapon; Songchan, Thanawat (2008). "Thai sports & traditional games" (PDF). Institute of International Studies. Ramhamheang University - Institute of International studies. Retrieved 12 July 2017.