Thailand’s cat poems and cat culture: An updated understanding (Show and tell)

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This talk addresses new manuscript evidence concerning Thailand’s famous cat poems, which greatly improves our understanding of the history of Thai cats from pre-modern times. There are also new studies on important Thai cat populations that likewise give a fuller picture of ancient Thai cat-breeding techniques. A section of the talk covers current Thai cat populations and how to acquire a cat -- whether from a shelter, a breeder or somewhere in between.

The show and tell should be of interest to cat lovers and devotees of traditional Thai art and culture, as it showcases Thailand’s huge contribution to the world of cats. There will be a Q&A to field questions on cat acquisition and care, and some fun quizzes for prizes.

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Join us for a fascinating peek into the hidden world of Thai cats.

Martin Clutterbuck, author of ‘Siamese Cats: Legends and Reality,’ is an expert on pre-modern Thai literature, a professional translator and a seasoned Thai cat owner.

Moderator: Dominic Faulder, FCCT board member and Nikkei Asia associate editor.