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The commodification of the Sak Yant Thai tattoo
Published on 04/07/2025
» Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for different purposes depending on the design. A large majority of yants serve the purpose of protection against dangers and harm, while others range from gaining popularity, wealth, luck, and more.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 4-10
Guru, Published on 04/04/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master
Published on 24/03/2024
» NAKHON PATHOM: Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking purification.
Exhibition examines spiritual roots of tattoos
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» The Embassy of France in collaboration with Alliance Française Chiang Mai presents "Trance/Figuration: Tattoos From Birth To Death", featuring a multi-feature immersive work of sacred tattoos, at the French School of the Far East (École Française d'Extrême-Orient) in Chiang Mai, until May 22.
Celebrity Handbook
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 10/05/2019
» Dear global celebrities, iconic superstars and social influencers,
Familiar beauty
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/10/2017
» Hung on the 4th and 5th floors of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre are familiar photographs of Buddhist statues, stunning ancient pagodas, and people and monks absorbed in prayer. The photos, taken by veteran Italian photographer Andrea Pistolesi are highly dramatic -- sometimes overly so, with high dynamic range effects, high contrast, and interesting textures superimposed on top.
Showing their true colours
News, Published on 14/05/2017
» From a belief in mystical powers to the latest fashion trend, tattoos have transcended time to remain popular in Thailand. Tattoo images have also evolved from ancient letters to the faces of English soccer stars, with the body as a canvas to display various types of illustrations.
Tattooed devotees transform in temple trance
Reuters, Published on 11/03/2017
» NAKHON PATHOM: Deep in trances, the temple devotees charged through gathered crowds on Saturday mimicking the beasts depicted in their tattoos.