| May 25, 1969. There are various ways for a Thai government officer to promote their career: sycophantism, through marriage with the daughter of the boss, expertise in one subject matter and etc. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

2457. Reference : MM-1-78

Palawan, Philippines

| Moerman conducted his fieldwork on Palawan Island, Philippines. Interesting observations include: 1) different ethnic groups had been living on the island. 2) local authorities (village heads) lost power due to state intervention with the local communities. 3) the settlement and occupation of the islanders varied, dependent by ethnic group. 4) there was problem with the education of children on the island. 5) corruption was a problem for the administration, and security in the area was uncertain. 6) information concerning public health services. 7) Moerman conducted interviews with foreigners who had lived on the island. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

2458. Reference : MM-1-59-1

Bali

| Bali (Paper and Card records) Culture and religion after 1967. People began to worry about the survival of traditional culture. A Balinese teacher would study in India, and people who graduated would work to teach religion in public schools or in the military. Balinese Hinduism is an official religion in Indonesia. A monk who came to study in Thailand would bring Buddha images back to Bali. There was a Buddhist temple in Singaraja. A church was built to worship God. Current students did not use high-level language. In remote villages the level of language was dependent on the classes. November 10, 1980. Moerman visited Bakti Budya, Jakarta, the location of workshop for the Faculty of Fine Arts, National University of Indonesia. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

2459. Reference : MM-1-59-2

Janpan, Religion

| Buddhism in Japan (Paper) The principle of Zen is to pray for others, not for themselves. Making others happy would make that person happy in return. Shinji shumei kai was like a department store where diverse religions could be found. People could come to find what was best for them. The most prominent religion is Shinto. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman

2460. Reference : MM-1-18-242

Ho soldiers

| March 25, 1961. Ho soldiers (Guo Min Tang? - translator) were everywhere on the Thai side of the border. They gathered to fight against the communists of Laos. The Ho soldiers had received military support from the U.S. government, in order to protect Thailand from the threat of communism. | Punch card

by : Michael Moerman