Category Archives: spirit cults

The Monkey Forest: a community space

The monkey forest (Don Chao Poo) is frequently used by the community of Phana for ceremonial and celebratory occasions. The Phana Municipality (Tetsaban Phana) is responsible for the forest and it is the tetsaban which organizes events there. Sometimes the … Continue reading

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Guardian Spirit in the Monkey Forest

The Monkey Forest known locally as DON CHAO POO isĀ situated on the eastern edge of Ban Phana. The people of Phana believe that the original village was situated close by, possibly where the small satellite villageĀ of Muang Sawat is now. … Continue reading

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