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Roadside memorials in northeastern Thailand
1The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. mserik@mscc.huji.ac.il
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|June 22, 2013
Summary
Thai roadside memorials for accident victims are permanent public shrines, unlike Western temporary ones. These shrines worship and supplicate the deceased
Area of Science:
- Cultural Anthropology
- Religious Studies
- Transportation Safety
Background:
- Roadside memorials are common globally, but their form and function vary significantly.
- In Thailand, spirit houses are prevalent at accident sites but typically anonymous.
- Personalized roadside memorials for accident victims are uncommon in Thailand.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze three specific roadside memorials on main roads in northeastern Thailand.
- To compare the dynamics of Thai roadside memorials with Western counterparts.
- To propose a new categorization for roadside memorial edifices.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of three case studies of roadside memorials in Thailand.
- Examination of the socio-cultural and religious context of these memorials.
- Literature review on existing typologies of commemorative monuments.
Main Results:
- Thai roadside memorials are permanent, public shrines, not private and temporary.
- These shrines actively incorporate the deceased's spirit, attracting public worship and supplication.
- They become integrated into the Thai magico-religious complex.
Conclusions:
- Thai roadside memorials represent a distinct category beyond traditional public monuments or private temporary markers.
- These informal yet public and permanent shrines offer a unique model for commemorating road accident victims.
- The study suggests a "third type" of memorial edifice for road accident commemoration.
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