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Proposals to improve awareness of contemporary Thai arts Proposals have been drafted to establish a Thai arts association in the UK to promote a wider awareness of the lively Thai contemporary arts scene and to encourage UK-based Thais to come together and celebrate the rich artisitic heritage of their country. According to the authors Jon and Sukanjana Boagey and Nanthapa Cooper, the plan is to set up an organisation that can promote contemporary Thai artists (in the broadest sense) and provide opportunities for creative expression by those of Thai origin and their families living in the UK, particularly as way of exploring issues such as identity and relationships.  'In this way we hope to begin to challenge stereotypes of Thailand and to act as a focus for the Thai community' the authors say in their introduction. Download a copy of the proposals here>>>	The Thai Craft Association (TCA) works with over 60 partner projects throughout Thailand to promote and sell traditional and contemporary crafts. It organises monthly craft sales in Bangkok and organises craft tours and demonstrations by artisans. Products such as hand-woven silk and cotton (shown above) are produced to a very high standard and reflect regional and local weaving traditions. Village projects and small businesses are supported through the work of organisations such as the TCA which is able to market the goods and pass on the income direct to the crafts people. TCA is a member of the International Federation of Fair Trade Organisations. If you are planning a trip to Bangkok check out the TCA web site for details of the next craft fair. More>>	. Thai Fine Art is a UK-based online gallery promoting up-coming Thai artists. . Silpakorn University is Thailand's top fine art university with great resources like the section on Thai mural painting. . Project 304 was founded by a group of Thai artists and art lovers in 1996 to integrate art into the community. . Art At Play is an independent contemporary art gallery exhibiting in Siam Square and on-line. . The Rama 9 Art Museum Foundation is a great on-line window onto the Thai contemporary arts scene. . Thaicinema.org: Thai film critic Anchalee Chaiworaporn edits this award-winning site which includes fims news and information as well as reviews interesting reflections on the state of Thai cinema. . Musical instruments: if you are into classical Thai musical instruments, including percussion, wind and string instruments this site is for you. Really useful descriptions... . Thai poetry in translation: Suphawut.com is an interesting personal site created by Suphawut (Bryan) Wathabunditkul. It includes translations of poems by a number of Thai poets including Naowarat Pongpaibon. . Sunthorn Phu (1786-1855) is widely acknowledged to be Thailand's leading poet. Pages here include a translation of Phra Abhai Mani - the epic tale of a prince's relationship with four women: a sea giantess, a mermaid, the Eastern Princess Suvarnamali, and the Western Princess Laweng. Download the story - it's great reading ! . The himmapan: a site dedicated to this creature of Thai legend which is usually two beasts combined. The site includes beautiful line drawings of these mysterious creatures and explains their origins

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