on behalf of the board Akha Tribe University, Thailand We would like to thank the organization The London School of Economic and Political Seience / Department of Anthropology, London School of Economic / Economic and Social Research Council UK (ESRC) for supporting the work of translating culture into English this time. and hopes that the results will be useful to the study of those interested in the Akha tribes in Asia...Kraisit Sitthichodok (Athu) Chairman of Akha life University