The Thai government appears keen to explore every possible route to achieve national reconciliation following Thailand’s recent bout of political unrest. Amid the dialogue and rhetoric about political and social reform, feng shui experts have been called in to Government House in Bangkok. The … [Read more...]
Khom Loy and Khom Fai Sky Lanterns
January 6, 2010 By
In Thailand, sky lanterns known as khom loy or khom fai are sometimes released into the sky to mark special occasions because it is believed the lanterns carry away troubles and bad luck. Khom fai usually refers to the giant paper lanterns released in the daytime during Loy Krathong which are filled … [Read more...]
Do They Celebrate Christmas in Thailand?
December 24, 2009 By
Christmas isn't an official public holiday in Thailand with only a small minority of the Thai population being Christian. However, T.I.T. (This Is Thailand) and so at this time of year hotel staff can be seen wearing Christmas hats whilst shopping centres and malls get decked out with decorations. … [Read more...]
Wearing Pink for the King
December 13, 2009 By
This weekend sees the culmination of festivities for the King of Thailand's 82nd birthday. The celebrations have been extended and have given the Thai people the opportunity to pay their respects to the king. Many Thai people have been wearing pink shirts because pink has become a colour associated … [Read more...]
Bangkok Airport to Move ‘Demon Statues’
November 11, 2009 By
Officials at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport have confirmed they will be moving a number of giant statues from the arrivals hall to the international check-in area. Local press in Thailand are reporting that the figures are being moved in response to complaints from airport staff who … [Read more...]
Releasing Animals to Make Merit
September 17, 2009 By
In Thailand, many Buddhists believe that releasing animals back into the wild can help an individual to accrue merit. The act of releasing animals has its roots in the traditional rural communities. In the dry season, rice fields and small ponds would dry out and some fish, turtles and other aquatic … [Read more...]
Lucky Day
September 9, 2009 By
With nine being a lucky number in Thailand, today's date 09/09/09, is regarded as a particularly auspicious day. The official calendar in Thailand counts the years according to the Buddhist Era (B.E.) which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar so the current year is 2552. However, the … [Read more...]
