Abstract
This is a qualitative investigation aimed at analyzing the Bai Sri Su Khwan Ceremony of Phu Tai and Tai Lao people in North-eastern Thailand. Tools used for data collection were survey, participant and non-participant observation, structured and unstructured interview, focus group discussion and workshop. Data was collected by field study and document research. The study began in October 2012 and was concluded in October 2013. Results show that the Bai Sri Su Khwan or Thai blessing ceremonies of Phu Tai ethnic groups in Isan are performed for both auspicious and inauspicious reasons. The Phan Bai Sri is a symbolic tree-like ornament used for the ceremony and a Mor Soot will lead the rites. There are seven components to the Bai Sri Su Khwan Ceremony of the Phu Tai and Tai Lao people in Isan.
Highlights
The people of North-eastern Thailand live in a society with deep-rooted spiritual links (Darlington, 1991)
Results show that the Bai Sri Su Khwan or Thai blessing ceremonies of Phu Tai ethnic groups in Isan are performed for both auspicious and inauspicious reasons
The research areas are located in North-eastern Thailand and are home to Phu Tai and Tai Lao ethnic groups who live in large numbers
Summary
The people of North-eastern Thailand live in a society with deep-rooted spiritual links (Darlington, 1991). The two largest of these are the Phu Tai and Tai Lao people, who live in a seamlessly adapted culture that comprises components of many ethnic traditions and beliefs (Thammawat, 1995). One common custom is the Bai Sri Su Khwan ceremony (Figure 1). Bai Sri Su Khwan is a blessing rite performed to the spirit. The ceremony is a generic component of many larger rituals, such as marriage and ordination (Rittenberg, 1979). It is led by a Mor Soot , a local villager with the required knowledge, expertise and experience to perform the required litany and actions throughout the ceremony
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