Bless This Vehicle
Going on any journey in Thailand can be an eye-opening experience and not just because of the more ‘relaxed’ attitude to safety compared …
Culture & Etiquette
Gasoline in Whisky Bottles
When travelling around Thailand you may notice small carts or stalls at the side of the road with whisky bottles. These can be seen outside some small …
Thailand’s Blind Musicians and Singers
If you stay in any big town or city in Thailand for long enough you are likely to encounter the country’s street musicians. Many of these street …
Monk Baskets
If you are out and about shopping in Thailand you may notice some shops selling orange baskets or buckets which contain a number of everyday items …
Keeping Up Appearances
Personal appearance is important to most Thai people and there are plenty of reminders to this fact if you look around you on your visit to Thailand. …
Beach Etiquette in Thailand
Thailand is a relaxed country to visit but that doesn’t mean that anything goes. Unfortunately, some tourists forget that when they hit the …
Buddha Images for Each Day of the Week
When you visit temples in Thailand, you may notice a line of Buddha images in different poses. Each image reflects specific events in the life of …
Khom Loy and Khom Fai Sky Lanterns
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 …
Do They Celebrate Christmas in Thailand?
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 …
Releasing Animals to Make Merit
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 …
Kin Khao Reu Yang?
Food plays an integral part in Thai culture and one way this is demonstrated is in the question used in everyday life, ‘kin khao reu …
The Thai Flag
Thai people are very patriotic and the Thai national flag can be seen on display just about everywhere in Thailand. It isn’t just government …
Thai Body Language – Saying it with the Eyebrows
Body language is probably more important in Thailand than it is in the West. Without expressing words, much can be conveyed in the type of smile a …
Take Off Your Shoes
In Thailand, there are a number of different do’s and don’ts. In general, most minor indiscretions will be forgiven, but if you act …
Wan Khao Phansa
The day after Asahna Bucha is another important day in the Buddhist calendar. The day is called Wan Khao Phansa and marks the beginning of the …
Eating Insects
Visitors to Thailand may occasionally come across hawker stalls or roadside vendors selling insects as snacks. It’s often a source of curiosity …
Som Nam Naa
Som nam naa is a common phrase used in Thailand which is roughly the equivalent of saying ‘serves you right’ or ‘you got what you …
Pai Nai: Where You Go?
When certain Thai phrases are translated into English they can lose something in translation and in their English form may appear abrupt or impolite. …