Loy Krathong
Tomorrow is Loy Krathong [photos], one of my favorite festivals in Thailand. It is held each year on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. During the night of the festival, many people will float a Krathong (a small, beautifully decorated raft holding candles) on a river or other body [...]
Dress Code for Teachers in Thailand
In Thailand it is very important to dress appropriately. This is true especially for teachers and not only during working hours. If you work in a small town, people will soon get to know you as “the farang teacher”. Teachers are held in high respect in Thailand and it is therefore recommended to dress smartly [...]
Understanding “Mai Bpen Rai”
One of the local expressions heard in Thailand daily — if not hourly — is “Mai Bpen Rai” (ไม่เป็นไร). It is not just an expression; it is part of the Thai lifestyle. Literally, “Mai Bpen Rai” is translated as “no is nothing.” Its daily use is found whenever a speaker wants to say: It’s okay. [...]
Thailand: Land of Smiles – many smiles…
Thailand is nicknamed “Land of Smile” for a good reason. Visitors to Thailand quickly realize that there is something very special about Thais: they smile at you at every opportunity they get. It’s a tool that captivates and disarms even the most cold-hearted foreigner. Deep down, however, this famous smile is more of a self-defense. [...]
Spirits and Ghosts in Thailand
Do you believe in Ghosts? Are you convinced invisible Spirits are at work when something unexplainable happens in your life? If you do, you are not alone. Many people do and in Thailand, it’s even the norm to believe in Ghosts and Spirits. The following video is a funny commercial which uses ghosts to sell [...]
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