The Openness of Thai Culture
There are so many reasons why people travel to Thailand, and many more reasons why they love it. But the one thing that really sets the country apart from other tourist destinations (because, let’s be honest, there are a lot…
Monks in Thailand
The belief amongst Thai Buddhists is that monks are the most likely people to reach enlightenment. Monks follow a very strict code of conduct, an existence with no material attachments whatsoever. A Thai monk’s life is based around the 5 major precepts of Thai Buddhism and 227 monastic rules they must abide by, including no lies, no sex, no killing and no alcohol.
Temples in Thailand
Thai Buddhism is represented most obviously by the thousands of beautiful, ornately decorated and colorful temples in the country. There is no better place to see this than in Bangkok itself, which is home to over 500 temples. The temple…
An Introduction to Thai Buddhism
Buddhism is the main religion of Thailand, and has a huge impact on Thai society even today, with over 94% of Thais being Buddhist. In Thailand, the predominant branch is called Theravada Buddhism.
Fate of the Thai Elephant
The elephant’s role in Thailand can be compared to the cows’ in India. Both animals give their nation services that no other animal can give. The Thai elephant, however, seems to walk hand in hand with Thailand’s monarchical history. Since…
