... perspectives 11 * Fieldwork and the research group 15 * To the reader 18 I. A VILLAGE IN NORTHERN THAILAND Environment of my life (in... ... we lived with my in-laws, and they still live here in the village. But 17-18 years ago, I moved here to our own house, I built our own home. I am a s... ...might be necessary. In Lampang, rice is ready for harvesting at the end of November, in 6-8 months; by using local varieties ripening at different tim... ...bin Paneeto together, that was part of peasant village life of the past. (18 Self-sufficient village communities are still historically close in Thai... ...ocides are recognized, although they are rarely discussed in the media. 18. On social and economic change in Thailand in general, e.g. Cruagao 196... ...ave applied for money from where they help Aids patients. I'll find out in November if I can get some work or some money. I think I might be able to r... ...oo, in the old lunar calendar New Year fell on the time of the new moon in November, and in the Buddhist year there have been notable days after the e... ...estival of small flower boats, at the time of full moon in the 12th month (November). Then families gather in the evening by the river to send little ... ...1939, 62-. Tambiah 1970, 152-. Klausner 1962; 1966. 47. E.g. Bangkok Post 18.4.2002. 48. Phongpaichit – Piriyarangsan – Treerat 1998, 196-. Nationa...