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 …
Going on any journey in Thailand can be an eye-opening experience and not just because of the more ‘relaxed’ attitude to safety compared …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Thailand is a relaxed country to visit but that doesn’t mean that anything goes. Unfortunately, some tourists forget that when they hit the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 is a common phrase used in Thailand which is roughly the equivalent of saying ‘serves you right’ or ‘you got what you …
When certain Thai phrases are translated into English they can lose something in translation and in their English form may appear abrupt or impolite. …