Land of Buddha, marbled temples and sampan crowded rivers, Thailand is the biggest exporter of rice in the world. From isolated hill tribes of the north to rice-paddy farmers, boatmen of the klongs and merchants of modern Bangkok, we meet the Thai people, preserving traditions in a changing world.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010746
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Rice - Thailand
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Thailand - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Temples - Asia, Southeastern
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Temples - Asia, Southeastern
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Thailand - Economic conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)