Fawn Thai, traditional Thai dance, was originally performed for the royal courts of Siam. The five styles are Fawn Thiam (Candle Dance), Fawn Leb (Fingernail Dance), Fawn Ngiew (Scarf Dance), Fawn Marn Gumm Ber (Butterfly Dance), and Fawn Marn Mong Kol (Happy Dance). Each has its own tempo and movement.. For example, Fawn Thiam is slow and graceful while Fawn Marn Gumm Ber is faster and lively. Each dance is accompanied by traditional Thai music.
Traditional Thai Bands are divided into three categories. Wong Pi phat (Flute Band), Wong Khrueang Sai (Bowed String Band), and Wong Mahori (Bowed String and Flute Band) each have subcategories. The Wong Pi phat, for example, can divided into several different types of flute bands including Pi phat Chai-tri and the Pi phat Mai Nuem.
Thai dance can also be accompanied by a classical Thai Orchestra. There are several kinds of orchestras, including the Khruang Sai and the Mahori. The Khruang Sai is made up of predominately string instruments. The Mahori is exclusively played by women and is a blend of percussion and string instruments.