Thailand Legends and Myths: Birthday Colors
In ancient times people in Thailand used to believe that colors have their special impact on people’s life. Even now they continue to believe that if a person wears clothes of the color that matches his/her birthday as often as possible, it will bring good luck. And vice versa — not wearing your birthday color [...]
Thailand Customs and Traditions: How to Behave?
As any old Eastern country, Thailand has many customs and traditions. Some of them can seem strange to you, since we, Western people, are not used to such things; but if you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings with your actions, you should be extremely cautious in what you say and do. It would be [...]
Thai Traditions
In Thailand, two holy pillars for any local resident should be mentioned – religion and the monarchy. Thailand is the golden dream of inveterate monarchist. Thai people love their monarch and his family. Currently the King Bhumibol Adulyadej rules Thailand. Any disrespectful attitude to the royal family is punishable by law. With regard to the [...]
Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair
An annual fair is held from 11th to 20th December in Ayutthaya, the former famous capital of Thailand. Traditionally, the event is organized by the Historical Park and includes performances, which fully demonstrate the features of Thai culture. The fair is held in honor of including the old center of Ayutthaya in the list of [...]
Thai Traditions
In Thailand, any head is considered sacred, supreme in the literal and figurative sense, regardless of whether it serves its purpose right or not. On the Thai belief, the head is the spirit of protecting a human life. Therefore, to touch someone else’s head, and even affectionately tousle his hair – means offend a person [...]