STA will host the National Museum Volunteers 71st Annual Lecture Series each covering an aspect of Thailand’s religious development.
St Andrews International School Bangkok will host the NMV 71st Annual Lecture Series "The Art and Culture of Belief in Thailand" on Thursday November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd from 9:30 am to 12 pm.
Thailand's religious tolerance over the centuries has given rise to a unique cultural and artistic expression across the nation. Each lecture in the NMV's 71st Annual Lecture Series will explore a different religion or belief and examine the shape it has taken in this country. Overall, the series hopes to discover how these different aspects blend, resulting in the beautiful diversity that is Thailand.
NMV's guest speakers, who have been carefully selected for their knowledge and expertise, have been invited to share with the audience their love for their chosen area of interest.
NMV will have 7 lectures, each covering an aspect of Thailand’s religious development. NMV looks forward to welcoming you each Thursday of November.
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DATE |
TOPIC |
LECTURE TITLE |
SPEAKER |
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2 Nov |
Buddhism |
Buddhism & Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Introduction |
Charles Chicarelli, |
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9 Nov
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Judaism |
Jewish presence in Thailand |
Ruth Gerson, |
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Christianity |
Christian Attitudes Toward Buddhists in Thailand |
Francis Chan, |
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16 Nov
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Islam |
Thai Mosques in the Rattanakosin Period |
Dr. Pibool Waijittragum, Suan Sunanda Rajabhat University |
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Animism |
Thai Taxi Talismans |
Dale Konstanz, |
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23 Nov
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Brahmanism |
Brahmins and Thai Royalty |
Mom Bongkojpriya Yugala, |
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Animism |
Karen Spiritual Landscape |
Abigael Pesses, IRASEC |
The schedule might change due to unexpected issues. Check the NMV website for the latest updates.
Timings of the lectures will be the same for all four days; doors open at 09:00. On each day, the first lecture starts at 9:30 and the second lecture at 11:00, with the exception of the lecture on the 2nd of November which will start at 10.00 am.
Venue: St Andrews International School Bangkok (High School), Theatre, Blue building, 7th floor.
Coming by BTS: Ekkamai station, exit #4 (same exit as for Gateway Mall), then walk 200 m along Sukhumvit. Coming by car: between Sukhumvit 42/1 and Sukhumvit 42, driving in direction of Asoke. Parking available at Gateway Mall, located 150 m after the school (2 hours free / 4 hours free with school stamp).
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Donation |
Non NMV Members |
NMV Members |
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2 Nov |
200 THB |
100 THB |
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9, 16, 23 Nov |
400 THB |
200 THB |
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Complete Series |
1300 THB |
600 THB |
The lecture series is a great opportunity to learn and to get to know more about the NMV while catching up with friends over coffee and snacks.
For further details check out the NMV website. For any queries kindly contact K. Dimpy.
With the goal of providing meaningful help to the flood victims in the northern regions of Thailand, our entire community at St Andrews Bangkok came together to raise funds and donations for the affected families. In the span of a few short weeks, added to donations of food and clothing, we managed to raise an astounding total of 386,676.50 THB in donation funds. To all students, teachers, parents, and staff who participated in our efforts and contributed to this cause—thank you!
