What is thai games?

Traditional Thai games are known as “ดนตรีกีฬาท้องถิ่น” (Dontri Keela Thong Tin) or “folk games” in English. They are played mostly by children and young adults in rural areas and are usually simple, easy-to-play, and require only a few pieces of equipment.

Here are some popular Thai games:

1. Takraw – This is a game similar to volleyball but played with a rattan ball and without using the hands.

2. Kho Kho – This game is played with two teams of nine players each. The objective is to tag as many opponents as possible in a given period of time.

3. Sepak Takraw – This is another game similar to volleyball, but it is played with a rattan ball and requires acrobatic skills.

4. Makruk – This is a traditional Thai chess game. It is played on a 9x8 board with 16 pieces for each player.

5. Piang Pao – This is a game played by throwing a small ball through a bamboo ring.

6. Nahm Taan Ubol – This is a game where players use their hands to hit a small wooden peg into a hole in the ground.

7. Saba – This is a game that involves spinning a top and trying to knock down other tops.

Thai games are an important part of Thai culture and tradition. They promote physical fitness, teamwork, and social skills.