Thai Monarchy Tips
There are not so many monarchies left in this world. One of the most popular ideas, called democracy, sweeps all around the globe, conquering one country after another. And yet, there is a whole world, an entire system of unique values and traditions that hide behind monarchs and royal families. Although Thailand is a democratic [...]
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 [...]
Learning Exotic Thai Language
If you are going to spend your vacation in the Kingdom of Thailand you should possibly be interested in the fascinating Thai language spoken there by local population, which will naturally give you the chance to get closer to Thailand’s culture and people. Most Thais will certainly be astonished to listen to a foreigner speaking [...]
Feel The Magic of Krabi Resort
If you are looking at the map and cannot decide where to take wing then you should definitely read this entry as we are going to present you one of the first class destinations of the world. The word “Thailand” itself has so much mystery and magic that it is worth everything, like people say [...]
Thailand: Kite Festival
Kite-flying has always been one of the most popular sports for the people of this country and for centuries it has been under the patronage of local monarchs. In recent years this entertainment has shown greater interest in the world, which led to the creation of many interesting designs and enhancement of materials used for [...]
Famous Thai Cuisine
In recent years there has been a trend of high popularity of Thai cuisine. The growth of recognition of Thai cuisine is due to the fact that today most western people have become more conscious of health. They realize that because of the traditional western style of food their ration can be harmful to health [...]
Mysterious Thailand
Thailand is a country of Buddhist monasteries and temples, magnificent pagodas and palaces of Bangkok, marvelous beaches of Phuket, Patong, Pattaya, Samui, excellent conditions for diving, night life with various entertainments and shows, ancient martial arts, the world-famous thai massage, unique floating markets, colorful Buddhist festivals, incredibly delicious dishes of Thai cuisine, hundreds of exotic [...]
Etiquette in Thailand
Never speak about the Thai king and members of his family in a scornful, disrespectful tone. First of all, negative statements about the royal family are persecuted in this country by law and secondly, any scornful phrase or gesture towards them is perceived by Thais as a personal insult. Treat to Buddhism and its sacred [...]
Thailand: Central Region
Geographically, the central region is stretched from the western mountains on the border with Burma (Myanma) to the north-east plateau in the east, to the north – to Nakhon Savanah, that is to the place where Ping, Whang, Nan and Yom rivers join forming a new river Chao Phraya (the name means “River of Kings”), [...]
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 [...]