README

A custom WordPress child theme built on the Moiraine block theme for Thaiconomics.com. This theme provides specialized features for economic content about Thailand, with custom styles and functionality.

Features

Custom Header with Hamburger Menu

The theme implements a specialized header with a hamburger menu for improved mobile navigation and a cleaner interface.

Custom Typography

• Bodoni - Used for post titles and dates for an elegant, classic serif appearance
• Open Sans - Used for body text and excerpts for improved readability

Enhanced Block Features

• Custom Post Excerpt Block - Adds a "Link to Post" option to the standard excerpt block, allowing excerpts to link to their parent posts
• Custom Post Templates - Specialized templates for featured posts and grid layouts

File Structure

• /assets/ - Theme assets
  • /js/ - JavaScript files including custom block enhancements
• /parts/ - Template parts that override the parent theme
  • header.html - Custom header with hamburger menu
• /patterns/ - Block patterns
  • post-loop-grid-tc.php - Grid layout for post loops
  • post-single-featured.php - Enhanced featured post display
• /styles/ - Custom CSS styles
• /templates/ - Block templates for various page types

Custom Block Functionality

Post Excerpt with Link Option

The theme includes JavaScript that extends WordPress's core post excerpt block with a "Link to Post" toggle in the block editor. When enabled, the entire excerpt becomes a link to the full post.

Installation

1. Make sure the parent Moiraine theme is installed
2. Upload the Thaiconomics theme folder to /wp-content/themes/ or /app/themes/ in a Bedrock installation
3. Activate the theme through the WordPress admin panel

Development

This theme is built as a child theme of Moiraine. When making changes:

• Custom patterns should be added to the /patterns/ directory
• JavaScript files should be placed in /assets/js/
• Custom template parts should go in /parts/

Requirements

• WordPress 6.0 or higher
• Moiraine parent theme
• PHP 7.4 or higher

Credits

• Developed by Imagewize
• Built on the Moiraine block theme
• Uses Google Fonts: Bodoni and Open Sans