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| Thais did not like Indians because the Indian tended to stay within their own groups (fr example in their daily life, for marriage partners etc.). It was different to the Chinese who usually made alliances with the Thais through marriage. An American official working in the United States Information Services commented that Thais were considerate, and persons should not talk outspokenly or formally with Thai people, it would not be friendly. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1812. Reference : MM-1-18-109

Chinese – Thai relations

| January 1960. At Doi Suthep, some Chinese tourists did not take off their shoes at the temple. As a result, Thai people were distressed. December 7, 1960. Sicaj explained that in the past, Chinese people were able to trade more than Tai Lue. Today the Chinese people comfortable, and Tai Lue still worked hard. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1813. Reference : MM-1-18-110

The sincerity of the North

| December 28, 1959. John Murnaine, the consul, thought that people in the North were more sincere and straightforward than those in Bangkok. Especially in regards to the relationship between the northern people of Thailand and people of the Shan state in Myanmar, which remained on good terms. It was a different perspective than that of the Thais in central Thailand. They considered the people from Shan State not to be their kin. The people of Shan state also considered themselves ‘pure Thai,’ and not like the people from central Thailand, who were ‘half-breed.’ | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1814. Reference : MM-1-18-111

Central Thai Teachers met a party of Meo [Hmong]

| January 1960. At Doi Suthep, teachers politely interviewed the Hmong people, and Moerman was surprised. Most questions were about livelihood. When they asked to take photos, Hmong people refused because they were afraid of sia na [loose face - translator]. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1815. Reference : MM-1-18-112

Christians and Farangs

| December 27 and 29, 1959. Thawee Yusphun told Moerman that Gerd Barcowski, and East German painting broker, was suspected as a spy and tracked by the police. He also got married to a prostitute, which resulted in people avoiding to associate with him. Thawee had converted to Christianity 4-5 years ago. Previously, he was a Buddhist, and knew the principles and practices well. He also wondered about monkhood, and whether they became monks because of faith or because they wanted to seek treasure to keep for themselves. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1816. Reference : MM-1-18-113

Sagatiem sub-district, Nakhon Pathom

| December 16, 1959. Moerman did fieldwork in the Sagatiem sub-district, Nakhon Pathom. There were about 50 households of Lao Song [ethnic group]. The chief district officer launched development projects in his own interest. The villagers still believed in mysticism and made offerings to the spirits. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1817. Reference : MM-1-18-114

physiology

| December 15, 1950. Maerman interviewed Thai sex workers. They seemed to prefer foreign customers to Thai customers. It is likely that their motivation was both physical and financial. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1818. Reference : MM-1-18-115

chiengmai

| December 1959 - January 1960. Moerman collected information at the market and the temples in Chiang Mai. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1819. Reference : MM-1-18-116

Edward Curtis 1903

| Moerman noted one of Curtis' works. He was a renowned American photographer, who had worked with American Indians. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

1820. Reference : MM-1-18-117

Moerman made notes about a book entitled "Types of Relations Between the Middle Kingdom & the Southern Barbarians"

| Moerman made notes about a book entitled "Types of Relations Between the Middle Kingdom & the Southern Barbarians" by Tatsura Yamamoto. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman