If you receive a written invitation to a Thai wedding it will say on the invite what part of the wedding day you have been invited to. In Thailand, it is usually just immediate family and very close friends that attend the events on the wedding day …
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Thailand is a wonderful destination for a wedding or honeymoon and it’s easy to see the appeal for couples who want to tie the knot here. Although it’s possible for couples to organise their wedding themselves, unless you or your partner speak Thai, …
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If you are marrying your Thai partner, it's worth familiarising yourself with all aspects of a traditional Thai wedding as well as the legal formalities. Not all of the old traditions are upheld nowadays, but understanding the cultural aspects and …
There are many different aspects to a traditional Thai wedding, but not all of these traditions are maintained today. Consequently, there can be many variations in the basic ceremony which can be as elaborate or as simple as the wedding couple (and …
Asahna Bucha Day is a public holiday in Thailand. The date of Asahna Bucha varies each year depending on the lunar calendar, but it usually falls in July or August. The holiday commemorates the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. …
In Thailand, each day of the week is associated with a particular colour. In the past, many people would wear the colour associated with that day. Although it doesn't happen so much now, there are still signs of the old tradition to be found. King …
Mai pen rai. Three little words. But what does the phrase mean and why do the Thai people use it so often? Like many things in Thailand, it isn't as straight-forward as it first seems. Mai pen rai is often translated as 'never mind' or 'it's OK'. …
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If you spend enough time in Thailand you become accustomed to seeing all sorts of unusual sights on your travels. Whether it's giant phallic symbols in public places or pictures of Al Pacino on the back of trucks, there is an old tradition, …
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There are certain days of the year in Thailand when sales of alcohol are restricted nationwide. Since 2009, there have been designated 'National No Alcohol Days' to include the Buddhist holidays. Under Thai law, alcohol cannot be sold on these days …
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If you're a regular visitor to Thailand, there is a good chance you've had white cotton bracelets tied round your wrists at some stage during your travels. This cotton thread has been blessed in advance by a Buddhist monk and is known as 'sai sin'. …
There are many quirks in Thailand and some things which are more difficult to explain than others. The expression 'This is Thailand" is a catch-all term used by some expats and long-term visitors to sum up the sometimes strange and surreal things you …
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Just as Western folklore has stories about the 'Man in the Moon', Thai folklore has stories about the 'Rabbit on the Moon'. If you look at a full moon in Thailand, you may be able to make out the outline of a rabbit or white hare. Depending on your …
