Thais in Los Angeles by Chanchanit Martorell

Author:Chanchanit Martorell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2011-10-24T04:00:00+00:00

Pictured in 2010, Chawapot Thoongsuwan, the informal archivist and historian of the Thai community in Los Angeles, is very active on the board of the Wat Thai of Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Jump Photography.)

These are elaborate backdrops each built for the auspicious occasions of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s and Queen Sirikit’s birthday celebrations at the Wat Thai of LA opened to the public. The king’s birthday is December 5, and the queen’s birthday is August 12. The occasion is always well attended by Thai and local dignitaries, prominent members of the Thai community, and the general public. Thais believe that Buddhism is one of three forces that give their kingdom its strength; the other two being the monarchy and nationhood.

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