Silpsupa JAENGSAWANG

• EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2016–2019: PhD Degree, Funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY
PhD Dissertation: Relationship between Anisong Manuscripts and Rituals: A Comparative Study of the Lan Na and Lao Traditions

2011–2015: Master Degree
Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND
MA Dissertation: Characteristics and Roles of Ramakian Chabap Ramawatan Cartoon

2003–2007: Bachelor Degree
Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND
Major: Thai Language and Literature
Minor: Japanese

• CAREER BACKGROUND

2023–2025: Principal Investigator (PI)
Funded by Exzellenzscluster ‘Understanding Written Artefacts: Material, Interaction and Transmission in Manuscript Cultures,’ The Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), Universität Hamburg
Project: Colophons in Lao Manuscripts from Luang Prabang: Exploring Production, Uses, and Interaction between Sangha and Laity

2020–2023: Postdoctoral Researcher
Funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
The Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), Universität Hamburg
Project: Anisong (Ānisaṃsa) Manuscripts from Luang Prabang (Laos) in a Comparative Perspective

2016–2020: Research Assistant
Funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
The Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), Universität Hamburg
Project: Relationship between Anisong Manuscripts and Rituals: A Comparative Study of the Lan Na and Lao Traditions

2007–2009: Japanese Translator
- NHK Spring (Thailand), Co. Ltd.
- ST Nosaka (Thailand), Co., Ltd.
- Freelance translator

• LANGUAGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Thai, English, Japanese, Tai scripts and languages)

2016–2025: Lecturer for Thai/Tai languages and scripts (In Germany)
Asien-Afrika-Institut, Universität Hamburg

2004–2015: Lecturer/Tutor for Thai, English, and Japanese (in Thailand)
- En' Concept E-Academy
- Triamudomsuksa Pattanakarn School
- Ramkhamhaeng University
- Department of Skill Development
- International College, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
- Acknowledge Centre
- Etc.

• SEMINAR TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2023: Introduction to Northern Thai Language and Script
Master Student Class [57-330 MA: Second Tai Language], Summer Semester
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

2021: Thai and Lao Folktales
Master Student Class [57-342 MA: Thai Culture and Society B], Summer Semester
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

2020–21: Buddhist Ceremonies and Festivals in Thailand and Laos
Master Student Class [57-342 Online MA: Thai Literature and Media A], Winter Semester
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

2020: Buddhist Ceremonies and Festivals in Thailand and Laos
Master Student Class [57-342 Online MA: Thai Literature and Media A], Winter Semester
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

2019: Introduction to the Dhamma Script Manuscript Cultures
Master Student Class [57-341 MA: Thai Literature and Media A], Winter Semester
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

• KEYNOTE LECTURES

2024: Introduction to the Manuscript Culture Study
The Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture (RINAC)
Mahasarakham University, 27 August 2024

2019: Calendrical 12-Month Ceremonies and Liturgical Anisong Manuscripts in the Northern Thai and Lao Traditions [Honorary talk]
Ceremony of Awarding the Best Thai Language Student
Goethe University of Frankfurt, GERMANY, 31 October 2019

• GUEST LECTURES

2025: Socio-Cultural Contexts and Conditions Reflected in Lao Palm Leaf Manuscripts
Bachelor Class [0109207] "Social and Cultural Change"
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, September 2025

2025: Learning and Practicing Lanna Dhamma and Ancient Lao Scripts
Bachelor Class [0109008] "Thai Society and Culture"
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, September 2025

2025: Application of Printing Machines in Lao Manuscripts: Innovation and Retention
South East Asia Seminar Series 2025, Seminar 5 "The Written Word: Histories of Book and Print in South East Asia"
SOAS University of London, 30 May 2025

2025: Introduction to the Thai-Lao Manuscript Culture Study and Rituals
Doctoral class [2221894] "Doctoral Dissertation Seminar"
Department of Eastern Languages
Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, 10 April 2025

2025: Knowledge Management in Thai and Lao Manuscript Culture
Bachelor Class [0109323] "Knowledge Management for Community and Social Development"
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, January–February 2025

2025: Manuscripts and Rituals: Research on Anisong in Lan Na and Laos
Doctoral Class "Thesis Seminar"
Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University, 8 January 2025

2024: From Stylus to Printers: Dynamics of Religious Traditional Manuscripts in Laos
Bachelor Class [0109204] "Social and Cultural Changes"
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, 14 August 2024

2024: Introduction to the Dhamma Script: Reading and Writing Training
Bachelor Class [1010302] "Folklore"
Faculty of Education, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, 2 August 2024

2024: Knowledge Management in Thai and Lao Manuscript Culture
Bachelor Class [0109323] "Knowledge Management for Community and Social Development"
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, November 2024–March 2024

2023: Palm-leaf and Mulberry Paper Manuscript Culture in a Village Area
Bachelor Class "Theory is a Serious Besiness"
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasart University, 23 March 2023

2023: The Vessantara Jātaka in Festivals and Murals
Master Student Class [57-307 MA: Thai Literature and Media A] (Winter Semester) "Thai Literature and Media A: Jātaka Tales in Thailand and Laos and their Visual Adaptations"
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

2022: Palm-leaf Manuscripts: Preservation and Transmission of Knowledge in Lan Na
Bachelor Class "Thai Wisdom History (HI 414)"
Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University, 24 February 2022

2019: Introduction to Anisong Manuscripts in the Dhamma Script Cultural Domains
Master Student Class [57-341 MA: Thai Culture and Society A] (Summer Semester) "Thai Culture and Society A: Reading Thai inscriptions"
Thai Studies Section, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

2017: Thai Conversation
Complementary Language Course [57-354: Thai Conversation] (Winter Semester)
Thai Studies Sections, Department of Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia, Universität Hamburg

• INTERNATIONAL LECTURES

The Usage of Anisong Manuscripts in Funeral Rituals
Workshop "Tracing Evidence for Manuscripts in Rituals"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 17–18 June 2016

Glossing, annotating, and illustrating in Thai and Lao Manuscripts
Workshop "Glossing, Annotation, Illustrating"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 20–21 October 2016

Remarks on characteristics and roles of Unhatsawichai manuscripts in the Northern Thai and Lao traditions
Conference "Studentische Südostasien-Konferenz"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 4–6 November 2016

Pictorial Elements and Functions in Northern Thai and Lao Manuscripts
Workshop "Tag der offenen Tür"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 16 June 2017

Anisong Manuscripts on the Bun Phavet in Laos: Studying the relationship between manuscripts and sermons
Conference "13th International Conference on Thai Studies (ICTS13): Globalized Thailand? Connectivity, Conflict, and Conundrums of Thai Studies"
Chiang Mai, THAILAND, 17 July 2017

Sapphathan Manuscripts: What do different materials reveal?
Conference "33. Deutscher Orientalistenstag 2017"
University of Jena, GERMANY, 21 September 2017

The Case of Liturgical Manuscripts from the Upper Maekhong River
Workshop "Traces of Oral Practices in Manuscripts"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, June 2018

Transformation of palm-leaf manuscript culture in Luang Prabang, Laos
Conference "The International Convention of Asia Scholars"
University of Leiden, THE NETHERLANDS, 18 July 2018

A Patimokkha Manuscript from Laos: Traces of regular chanting rules in the Sangha disciplinary revision
Workshop "Traces of Oral Practices in Manuscripts"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 21 June 2019

Anisong (Ānisaṃsa) Manuscripts from Luang Prabang (Laos) in a Comparative Perspective: Transformation in the Age of Printing
Workshop "Use and Study of Special Documents"
Research Infrastructure on Religious Studies (ReIReS), Bologna, ITALY, 15 June 2021

Influence of Printing Technology on Northern Thai and Lao Anisong Manuscripts: Negotiation between modernity and manuscript culture
Annual Assembly "HGT Jahresversammlung 2021"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 25 September 2021

Anisong (Ānisaṃsa) Manuscripts from Luang Prabang (Laos) in a Comparative Perspective: Transformation in the Age of Printing
Workshop "Thai Manuscripts: Methodology for the Knowledge of Thai Studies, The Virtual Exchange"
Prince of Songkla University, THAILAND, 17 October 2021

From Hands to Prints: Media Transition of Tai Manuscript Cultures in Modern World (Discussional Panel)
Conference "14th International Conference on Thai Studies (ICTS14): Thailand at a Global Turning Point"
Kyoto, JAPAN, 29 April–1 May 2022

Textual Selection and Media Changes: A case study of typewritten and printed manuscripts in Luang Prabang
Conference "14th International Conference on Thai Studies (ICTS14): Thailand at a Global Turning Point"
Kyoto, JAPAN, 29 April–1 May 2022

Oblong Paper Manuscripts in Resemblance to Palm-leaf Manuscripts: Retention and Innovation
Workshop "The Persistence of Manuscript Cultures in Modern Times: Change and Revival"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 13–14 May 2022

Women in Thai-Lao Manuscript Cultures: Alternative Worship of Text(ile) in Support of Monkhood
Lecture Series "Between Invisibility and Autonomy: Negotiating Gender Roles in Manuscript Cultures"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 7 November 2022

Anisong manuscripts for wedding ceremonies: Is their master version really lost?
Workshop "Identifying models and copies on the basis of material evidence: At the Intersection between Manuscript Studies and Philology"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 10–11 November 2022

A Ritual Leader’s Manuscript: Manual of interaction prayers
Workshop "The Body of the Spoken Word: The interconnection of ritual, text, and manuscript Bon and Naxi traditions"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 24–25 March 2023

Relationship between Anisong Manuscripts and Rituals: A comparative study of the Lan Na and Lao traditions
Workshop "International Virtual Seminar Book Culture of Tai-Lao Manuscripts: Significance of Paratexts"
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University (Pattani Campus), THAILAND, 24 June 2023

Printed Anisong Manuscripts in Luang Prabang: How Handwritten Additions Create Uniqueness
Conference "Studying Written Artefacts: Challenges and Perspectives"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 26–29 September 2023

Monastery’s Treasurer Account: Notebook of Collected Payment Proof
Workshop "Accumulating Notes: Notebooks, Diaries and Related Examples of Everyday Writing as Multilayered Written Artefacts"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 1–2 December 2023

Collection of Supreme Patriarch’s Written Letters: Reference to Authenticity
Workshop "Facing New Materials: Changes of writing substances, implements and supports in manuscript cultures"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 25–26 January 2024

Manuscript Preservation as a Social Collaboration Platform
Conference "Science and Culture: Globalization and Soft Power Challenges for Mekong Regions"
Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture (RINAC), Mahasarakham University, THAILAND, 15 August 2024

The Legend of the Sun: Lao Manuscripts of Astrological Treatises
Workshop "Tai Tham Manuscripts along the Lancang-Mekong River: Exploring Historical, Cross-Regional, and Digital Humanities Perspectives"
National Centre for Borderlands Ethnic Studies in Southwest China at Yunnan University (NaCBES), School of Ethnology and Sociology, Yunnan University, Kunming, CHINA, 20–23 September 2024

Dating in Thai-Lao Manuscripts as Reflected in Colophons
Workshop "Filling the Time Gaps: Traditional and Current Methods for Dating the Manuscripts of Highland and Southeast Asia"
Universität Hamburg, GERMANY, 19–20 March 2025

Printing Innovations and the Transmission of Religious Manuscripts in Thailand and Laos: Dynamics and Patterns of Production
Conference "Crisis to Innovation for Ancient Manuscript Heritage Conservation and Promotion in a Global Context"
Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture (RINAC), Mahasarakham University, THAILAND, 27 August 2025

• PUBLICATIONS

Monographs

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2005. English Tutorial Workbook for Elementary Students. Bangkok: En-Concept E’Academy

ศิลป์ศุภา แจ้งสว่าง. 2014. ตะลุยโจทย์ GAT วิชาภาษาอังกฤษ พร้อมเฉลยอย่างละเอียด (GAT English Pre-Examination Tutorial Book for University Admission). Bangkok: I Love CU.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2022. Relationship between Anisong Manuscripts and Rituals: A Comparative Study of the Lan Na and Lao Traditions. Segnitz: Zenos-Verlag [Financially supported by the Royal Thai Embassy, Berlin].

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. The Arc of the Pendulum: Anisong Manuscripts Facing New Technologies in Luang Prabang. Segnitz: Zenos-Verlag.

Articles

ศิลป์ศุภา แจ้งสว่าง. 2015. "กลวิธีและบทบาทของการสร้างบทตลกในการ์ตูนรามเกียรติ์ ฉบับรามาวตาร (Strategies and Roles of Humours in Ramakian Cartoon Chabap Ramavatarn)" National and International Conference of Humanities and Social Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. Bangkok: Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, 2, 6, pp. 506–516. [Awarded as Outstanding Research].

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2017. [E-Proceeding] “Anisong Manuscripts on the Bun Phawet Festivals in Laos: Studying the Relationship between Manuscripts and Sermons.” In 13th International Conference on Thai Studies. Chiang Mai. Faculty of Social Science, 1, pp. 590–611. Online access: https://icts13.chiangmai.cmu.ac.th/documents/FINAL_H-K_AUGUST_2018.pdf.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2021. “A Ritual Manual of Healing: The Body-Balance of the Four Elements and the Four Key Factors of Manuscript Production and Usage.” In Exploring Written Artefacts: Objects, Methods, and Concepts. Edited by Jörg Quenzer. Berlin: DeGruyter, 25, pp. 1005–1024. Online access: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110753301-049.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2021. “Tiger Fangzahn-Amulette: Wirkkräfte gewaltiger Stärke.” In Thailand-Rundschau. Edited by Frauke Kraas. Bonn: Deutsche-Thailändische Gesellschaft e.V., 34, 3, pp. 104–107.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2022. “Anisong Manuscripts on the Bun Phawet Festivals in Laos: Studying the Relationship between Manuscripts and Sermons.” In Manuscript Cultures and Epigraphy in the Tai World. Edited by Volker Grabowsky. Chiang Mai: Silkworm Books, pp. 169–198.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang and Grabowsky, Volker. 2022. “Anisong Texts in Palm-leaf Manuscripts on Rites of Passage: Buddhization of Innovative Ceremonies in Luang Prabang.” In The 8th National Conference and the 1st International Conference 2022 “Buddhism and New Global Trends (BNEGT): The Footprint of Khruba Sriwichai towards Contemporary Civilization”. Lamphun Buddhist College of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU).

Silpsupa Jaengsawang and Grabowsky, Volker. 2023. “Hybrid Production of Anisong Manuscripts in Luang Prabang.” In Journal of the Siam Society. Bangkok: Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company Limited, pp. 111–142. Online access: https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/pub_jss/article/view/264583/177410.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. “The Use of Anisong Manuscripts at Funerals in Northern Thailand and Laos." In Manuscripts and Performances in Religions, Arts, and Sciences. Edited by Antonella Brita, Janina Karolewski and others. Berlin: DeGruyter. Pp. 303–334. Online access: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111343556-011.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. “Transformations of Anisong Manuscripts in Luang Prabang: Application of modern printing technology.” In Southeast Asian Studies. Kyoto: Center for Southeast Asian Studies Kyoto University, Vol 13, 2, pp. 343–383. DOI: 10.20495/seas.13.2_343.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. “Standardized Version of Vessantara Typewritten Manuscripts in Luang Prabang.” In Religion in Mirrors: Literature, Ritual, and Interfaith Encounters in Thailand. Segnitz bei Würzburg: Zenos Verlag, pp. 42–77.

Peera Panarut and Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. “Princess Bualai’s Embroidered Kammavācā Manuscripts from Thailand.” In Journal of the Pali Text Society. Bristol: Pali Text Society. Pp. 117–164.

Sathiyamani, Sowmeya, Ngiam, Sean, Bonnerot, Olivier, Silpsupa Jaengsawang, Peera Panarut, Helman-Ważny, Agnieszka and Colini, Claudia. 2024. “Material Characterisation of 19–20th century manuscripts from northern Thailand.” In Restaurator. International Journal for the Preservation of Library and Archival Material. Berlin: DeGruyter. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/res-2023-0028.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. “Traiphum Phra Ruang.“ In Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), edited by Arnold H.L. Stuttgart: J.B Metzler. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-476-05728-0_23697-1.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2025. “Duanwat Pimwana: Chang Samran.“ In Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), edited by Arnold H.L. Stuttgart: J.B Metzler. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-476-05728-0_23718-1.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2025. “Por Intharapalit: Phon Nikòn Kimnguan.“ In Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), edited by Arnold H.L. Stuttgart: J.B Metzler. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-476-05728-0_23719-1.

Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2025. “Por Intharapalit.“ In Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), edited by Arnold H.L. Stuttgart: J.B Metzler. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-476-05728-0_23720-1.

Saowakon Sukrak and Silpsupa Jaengsawang. [Forthcoming]. “Women in Thai-Lao Manuscript Cultures: Alternative Worship of Text(ile) in Support of Monkhood.” In Southeast Asian Studies. Kyoto: Center for Southeast Asian Studies Kyoto University.

Co-editorship

Khamvone Boulyaphonh, Volker Grabowsky, and Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2024. Centre of Northern Lao Manuscript Culture: A catalogue of manuscripts from Vat That Luang Rasamahavihan, Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang: Anantha Publishing.

Khamvone Boulyaphonh, Volker Grabowsky, and Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2025. Centre of Northern Lao Manuscript Culture: A catalogue of manuscripts from Vat Xiang Yün Saiya Settharam, Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang: Anantha Publishing.

Trakulhun, Sven and Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2025. Religion in Mirrors: Literature, Ritual, and Interfaith Encounters in Thailand. Segnitz bei Würzburg: Zenos Verlag.

Khamvone Boulyaphonh, Volker Grabowsky, and Silpsupa Jaengsawang. 2025. Centre of Northern Lao Manuscript Culture: A catalogue of manuscripts from Vat Sisavanthevalok (Vat Sangkhalok), Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang: Anantha Publishing.

Peer-reviewership

2025: A Journal of the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies
2025: Journal of the Siam Society (JSS)

• EXTERNAL AFFILIATIONS

2023–2024: Visiting Professor
The Research Institute of Northeastern Thai Culture
Mahasarakham University, THAILAND

2022: Academic Expert
The 8th National Conference and the 1st International Conference 2022 “Buddhism and New Global Trends (BNEGT): The Footprint of Khruba Sriwichai towards Contemporary Civilization”
Lamphun Buddhist College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Lamphun Campus, THAILAND

2021–present: Qualified Director of Board Committee
Venerable Dhīrācāriya Buddhist Research Centre, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)
Ubon Ratchathani Campus, THAILAND

2020–present: Metadata Catalogue Editor
Digital Repository of Endangered and Affected Manuscripts in Southeast Asia (DREAMSEA), INDONESIA

• EXPERTISE

- Manuscript Culture Studies
- Thai language and literature
- Philology
- Thai Teaching as a Foreign Language
- Buddhism
- Buddhist Literature
- Ritual Studies
- Folklore