In part, Siam avoided external rule by proffering and employing autocolonial practices to demonstrate its siwilai (civilized) status (Winichakul 1994, 2000, 2010).

Idealized membranes, plates and bars are clearly inadequate and give way to the reality of tablas, gongs and zanzas.

Rice has a mild flavor and does not overpower the overall taste of any sweet baked good

The robber ran away with some valuable paintings.