Advice for Guests Invited to a Thai Wedding
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 …
Culture & Etiquette
Thailand Weddings: Advice for Foreign Couples Getting Married in Thailand
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 …
Marrying a Thai Partner
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 …
Traditional Thai Wedding
There are many different aspects to a traditional Thai wedding, but not all of these traditions are maintained today. Consequently, there can be many …
Asahna Bucha Day
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 …
A Colour for Every Day
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. …
Mai Pen Rai Means Never Mind. Or Does It?
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 …
Why are There Zebras at Shrines in Thailand?
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 …
Days When Alcohol Sales are Restricted in Thailand
There are certain days of the year in Thailand when sales of alcohol are restricted nationwide. Since 2009, there have been designated ‘National …
Sai Sin and the Sacred White Thread
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 …
How Al Pacino Helps to Fight Police Corruption in Thailand
There are many quirks in Thailand and some things which are more difficult to explain than others. The expression ‘This is Thailand” is a …
The Rabbit on the Moon
Just as Western folklore has stories about the ‘Man in the Moon’, Thai folklore has stories about the ‘Rabbit on the Moon’. If …
Thai Superstition: Don’t Cut Your Hair on a Wednesday
As regular visitors to Thailand will already know, this is a country with many superstitions and ancient beliefs. Some are taken more seriously than …
The Nagas of Nan
Mythical serpent-like creatures known as ‘naga’ are a common sight in Thailand thanks to their association with Buddhism. Nagas can be …
Bangkok’s Penis Shrine – Chao Mae Tuptim
Children splash around in the pool. Parents laze on sun-loungers, briefly stirring to summon another cool drink from an elegantly dressed member of …
The Garuda: Thailand’s National Emblem
If you’ve visited Thailand you’ve probably touched the national emblem of the country, the garuda, although you might have done so without …
Sabai Sabai
If you look in a Thai-English dictionary the translation for the word ‘sabai‘ will probably say ‘comfortable’, but that …
Mae Nang Kwak – The Little Lady Who is Good for Business
If you look closely enough at most shops, food-stalls and businesses in Thailand you are likely to see a small figurine of a lady sat in the polite …