H Back to Lectures In Bangkok: Siam’s Capital through Foreign Eyes, 1895-1935 “What is Bangkok like?” asked an American visitor rhetorically around the turn of the last century. Some sought to answer the question by evoking its “oriental” atmosphere or by relying on...
H Back to Lectures Praetorian Kingdom: A History of Military Ascendancy in Thailand Who’s who in the Thai military? Why and how has the military evolved to enjoy the enormous power it continues to wield? Why have coups occurred? What is the future of the Thai...
H Back to Lectures Welcoming the New Year: The Year of the Snake What is it about snakes? From Eve’s first memorable conversation with a snake, they have held our rapt attention. And how in the world did they end up as one of China’s twelve animals of the zodiac?...
H Back to Lectures The Lintel and the Pilaster: Reuniting Artifacts at Prasat Phanom Rung The recent decision by The Art Institute of Chicago to deaccession and return to Thailand a 12th-century Khmer pilaster depicting the Hindu god Krishna represents a significant...
H Back to Lectures Enlightenment in This Lifetime: Liberation Through the Practice of the Buddha’s Teaching (Extension) This special series of afternoon talks on 19-22 November 2024 aimed to shed new light on Buddhism and meditation. Drawing on his three decades of...
Recent Comments