Thai Cultural Heritage
The Story 'Raak Thai'
The Kingdom of Thailand has a long and complex root history over 40,000 years. There are many sites in present-day in Thailand dating to the Bronze (1500–500 BCE) and Iron Ages (500 BCE-500 CE). The name 'Raak' means the root in Thai language 'ราก' that signifies how the history has made the remarkable chronological timeline over the centuries. Thai literature, architecture, language, art, trade, medicine and agriculture has developed successfully over the times in each kingdom and with the reign of the Chakri dynasty. The scents of cultural and civilization uniqueness had developed over the period of time with the unseen Thailand and some become UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Core Values
Language & Literature
Learning Thai language and literature has played an important role in the understanding Thai culture. There are four main speaking regional dialects within Thailand, which are Northern Thai, Northeastern Thai, Southern Thai and Central Thai. The main common use of Thai dialects at all schools in Thailand for speaking, reading and writing are Central Thai.
Art & Craft
Thai art and craft has very unique styles and forms, it was influenced by civilization according to each period of time. The most common seen arts are architecture, visual arts, crafts and decorative arts, performing arts, and language arts. The art of cooking and food carving is also well known traditional Thai art among the western world.
Harmony and Respect
Thai has a traditional conduct of norms in harmonious demeanor which is shown as a respect of one another in different hierarchy and loyalty. Greetings in Thailand are known as the word 'wai', where the gesture is placing two palms together with fingertips touching the nose and bending the head.
Travel in Thailand
Thailand is often referred to as "The land of Smiles" where it attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world for many travelers' best dream destination. Great value vacations to an unforgettable experience from the lost ruin to the sun-kissed beach.
Mission & Vision
Thailand Go Global
Raak Thai Cultural Center was established in Madison, Wisconsin in the United States in 2023 with the goal of expanding the knowledge and culture of Thailand to the westernized world. Thailand's flag stands for 'nation, religion and king'.
Meet tHE Raak Thai Team
PAM THIENPRASIDDHI (M.Ed.)
FOUNDER & CEO
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our program teachers
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Pui Brown
MBA at Avila University in Missouri, USA. Pui is specialize in functional skills classroom in special education. She helps children to develop and live independently in their routine activities of everyday life.
THAI LANGUAGE program
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Dr. Song Boonsawat
PhD. in Environmental Engineering at Griffith University (AUS). Dr. Song is also a Post doctorate student at Harvard Business School and MIIT. Apart from learning, he loves to produce music, AI training and teaching.
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Yui Oreanmongkon
B.A. in Tourism Industry at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (Chiang Mai, TH). Yui is specialize in hospitality management field, in a service-oriented industry. She is a quick thinker with good communication skills.
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Thai Language program
Siri Saengtanchai
M.Sc. in Logistics Management at National Institute of Development Administration (Bangkok, TH). Siri is a problem-solver, analytical thinker, flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment, and positive mindset.
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Rita Tantivirasut
B.A in Public Relations and Corporate Communication at Suan Dusit University (Bangkok, TH). Expertise in restaurant business across Thailand and North America including Chicago with over 10 years of culinary experiences. Awarded 1st place for 'Best Non-Tradional Award' at 2016 Chicago Clam Chowder Chef competition.
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Teddy Kamrit
M.A in Architecture at Chiangmai University (Chiangmai, TH). Teddy has successfully implemented her design background into Thai culinary industry and accumulated over 10 years of experiences in the food and catering business in Chicago. Strong passion in cooking and currently operate a Thai restaurant in downtown Chicago.
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Jay Broadway
Graduated in Oriental Medicine from Thailand. A culinary artisans bringing a deep expertise in therapeutic use of herbs and spices. Her passion in the culinary world, creating meals that nourish both body and wellness where all dishes are meal crafted. Currently expanded her expertise in operating a Thai restaurant business in Chicago.
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Thai Art & Craft program
Tubtim DeJongh
B.A. in General Management from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (Chiangmai, TH). Solid background in Nothern Thai home cooking and Thai street food with hands-on culinary experience where she served as a youth camp leader and instructor. Her deep passion lies in sharing rich of joy in Thai cooking and culture through memorable experiences.