There are two main assumptions made about the origin of traditional Thai music; the first assumption is that the music was derived from India, whose musical identity has largely spread throughout Asia over the centuries, including some genres of Thailand music; the second assumption is that the Thai people somehow created their music completely originally.
The history of Thailand music becomes identifiable during the fall of the Ayuthaya kingdom, known as the Rattanski period. The characteristics and styles were the same but here is where many of the traditional and culturally identifiable instruments were created.
Traditional music became popular in Thailand specifically when Rama II was in power of the country (1809-1824). The king was not only interested in listening to this music, but also in playing it; according to history, Rama II was very talented in playing various Thai instruments, and encouraged it throughout the country.
The music of Thailandreflects its geographic position at the intersection of China, India, Indonesia and Cambodia, and reflects trade routes that have historically included Persia, Africa, Greece and Rome. Thai musical instruments are varied and reflect ancient influence from far a field -including the klong thapand khim(Persian origin), the jakhe(Indian origin), the klong jin(Chinese origin), and the klong kaek (Indonesian origin).
The history of Thailand music becomes identifiable during the fall of the Ayuthaya kingdom, known as the Rattanski period. The characteristics and styles were the same but here is where many of the traditional and culturally identifiable instruments were created.
Traditional music became popular in Thailand specifically when Rama II was in power of the country (1809-1824). The king was not only interested in listening to this music, but also in playing it; according to history, Rama II was very talented in playing various Thai instruments, and encouraged it throughout the country.
The music of Thailandreflects its geographic position at the intersection of China, India, Indonesia and Cambodia, and reflects trade routes that have historically included Persia, Africa, Greece and Rome. Thai musical instruments are varied and reflect ancient influence from far a field -including the klong thapand khim(Persian origin), the jakhe(Indian origin), the klong jin(Chinese origin), and the klong kaek (Indonesian origin).