Thai Culture   INTRODUCTION This is Library is by no means finished, we just keep adding and changing. The contents are written by a "farang" with a sincere desire to educate but knowing we must also entertain; some information is therefore serious and other humorous based on my experience and reader donations and feedback.... Arts Thai visual art was traditionally primarily Buddhist. Thai Buddha images from different periods have a number of distinctive styles. Contemp Literature in Thailand is heavily influenced by Indian culture. The most notable works of Thai literature are a version of the Ramayana called the Ramakien, written in part by Kings Rama I and Rama II, and the poetry of Sunthorn Phu. There is no tradition of spoken drama in Thailand, the role instead being filled by Thai dance. This is divided into three categories- khon, lakhon and likay- khon being the most elaborate and likay the most populist. Nang drama, a form of shadow play, is found in the south.
The music of Thailand includes classical and folk music traditions as well as string or pop music. Bathroom BasicsBuddhismGeneral information on thai Buddhism including ......
o History, Buddha for each day with Pictures,
Body Parts and their MeaningBun and Baap
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orary Thai art often combines traditional Thai elements with modern techniques.
Costumes
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CuisineThai food is Amazing see listing under Food |
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Cultural Shocksfrequently happen due to weak knowledge of Thai Buddhism. excellent article by thaiworldview-cultural shocks
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Customs
One of the most distinctive Thai customs is the wai, which is similar to the Indian namaste gesture. Showing greeting, farewell, or acknowledgment, it comes in several forms reflecting the relative status of those involved, but generally it involves a prayer-like gesture with the hands and a bow of the head.
Physical demonstrations of affection in public are common between friends, but less so between lovers. It is thus common to see friends walking together holding hands, but couples rarely do so except in westernized areas.A notable social norm holds that touching someone on the head may be considered rude. It is also considered rude to place one's feet at a level above someone else's head, especially if that person is of higher social standing. This is because the Thai people consider the foot to be the dirtiest and fattest part of the body, and the head the most respected and highest part of the body. This also influences how Thais sit when on the ground -- their feet always pointing away from others, tucked to the side or behind them. Pointing at or touching something with the feet is also considered rude. It is also considered extremely rude to step on a Thai coin, because the king's head appears on the coin. When sitting in a temple, one is expected to point one's feet away from images of the Buddha. Shrines inside Thai residences are arranged so as to ensure that the feet are not pointed towards the religious icons -- such as placing the shrine on the same wall as the head of a bed, if a house is too small then remove the shrine from the bedroom entirely.
It is also customary to remove one's footwear before entering a home or a temple, and not to step on the threshold. 
There are a number of Thai customs relating to the special status of monks in Thai society. Because of their religious discipline, Thai monks are forbidden physical contact with women.
Goes by order: Northern dance(Tai-Yuan, Lanna, Chiang Mai), Southern dance (Tai-Dambro), Northeast dance (Tai-Lao, Isan, Lan Xang), and Central dance (Tai-Syam/Siamese).
Do's and Don'ts
Eating Etiquette
Festivals
With its ethnic and cultural diversity, Thailand has a kaleidoscope of festivals up and down the country to attract the traveler.
The most important social ceremonies, which help unite people at the national level, include Songkran and Loy Kratong. The most distinguished festivals include the Rocket Festival in Yasothon (in May), Poi Sang Long Festival in Mae Hong Son (in April), Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei (in June), Vegetarian Festival in Phuket (in October), and Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani (in July).
Flowers
Food
It is beyond any doubt that food is a part of any gathering, thus, becoming the part of social occasions or itself the reason to celebrate. Normally, as per the western culture, a normal meal in any restaurant consists of starter, main course and then dessert. But in Thailand, the custom is bit different with regard to Thailand food, as there is no single dish for a single person. As a general, all present in a gathering share the same dish together. So, it’s better to have many guests together around the table than to enjoy with one or two as eating alone is considered a bad luck in the country visit Thai Food Recipes and Fruit this includes links food and recipes by region (North, Central, East and South)
One of the good things about Thai food is that they never dispose away the leftover food, as they consider it inauspicious and an enraging act to a female deity, ‘God of rice’. Generally there are four seasonings in Thailand food- sweet, sour, salty and spicy. The food is satisfied only if it contains all the four tastes. Thai dinner mostly include meat, fish, noodles, vegetables and soup followed by desserts including fresh fruits and colorful rice cakes. Besides meals, there are snackers consisting of chicken or beef satay, spring rolls, salads, raw vegetable with spicy dips and sweet. Please view Thai Street Food or Eating Etiquette
Funerals
General Info If you click on
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Golf  for golf
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Heart Culture The heart culture is significant insight
to the culture of
Thai Language.
Naam Jai, Greang-Jai, Jai -en
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HistoryOther History topics
Kings of Siam and ThailandFull Name of Bangkokincludes video/audio of the Name Map Thailand 1886map size 1mb Calendar Systemincludes Buddhist days |
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Hill tribes
HolidaysThai Holidays, the dates and their meanings click here to find out more |
Isanor Isaan or Esaan? what so special about this place? excellent article by |
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Language
An Introduction
to Thai Language, including:-
Difference in Language, Basic conversation, Culture language, online lessons with sound, a survival travel pack which you can print and TAFE courses.
Language Travel Pack
LadyBoys
Love
Magic
Mai-Ben-Rai
Marriage
Mystical Thai
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MonarchyThe Monarchy The king is the mostest... |
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Nicknames
Pang Loi
Pictures
People |
Religious CeremoniesReligious Ceromonies, as the majority of the Thai people are ardent Buddhists who celebrate the frequent Buddhist holidays with fervor.
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Societyexcellent article about Thai Society by thaiworldview-society
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Philosophy
Sanuk
Sport
The most popular team sport in Thailand is football (Soccer). However, the professional leagues Thai League and Pro League
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Spirits, derived from , are still omnipresent. Spirit houses are erected on the compound of every building to serve as dwellings to house and befriend the spirits who inhabited the original spot, and every morning offerings – in the form of fruit, drinks and incense sticks – are brought to pay respect to them. Fascination and belief in ghosts. Most believe that ghosts should be placated and treated with respect.
see article on "Baap and Bun"
Many are also fascinated by numerology. Believing in astrology as a guide to when to undertake projects or sanction them, try your Luck ... or
try your luck...
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Superstition 
Tattoos
Thailand Tattoos ... Thai word for tattoo is "suk" .. Thai tattoos are "Amazing",
diverse and rich in the culture...
Tham Bun
Thii tam thii soong
The Thai expression "thii tam thii soong" literally means "high place and low place."
Transport
Wai
Weather reports
Weights and Measures
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