Articles by White Sands Thailand

Do: always be respectful about Buddhism. Dress correctly in Temples (wear sleeves, do not wear short pants etc.). Don’t sit on Buddha images if you want to be photographed. Sit before the image then. That is perfectly all right. You will insult Thai people deeply if you […]

The Thai Dance is a graceful and interpretative performance. It has played an indispensable part of Thai life from historical times to the present day. Thai dance is closely intertwined with the beliefs, traditions and customs of Thailand and is therefore important to the lives of the […]

The visitor to Thailand has the rare opportunity to witness exquisite and unique forms of artistic expression. Traditional Thai art can be seen in museums and temples, palaces and theaters, or in the living culture and day-to-day activities of the Thai people themselves. Most classical Thai art […]

Thai culture is very diverse, thanks to the variety of ethnic groups and inherited foreign habits and traditions. However, when you live or travel in Thailand, there are so many general things that are essential or just nice to know. Thai culture is deeply rooted in historical […]

Narcotics and pornographic materials are strictly prohibited. Permits must be obtained for firearms and certain species of animals and plants. The export of Buddha images, images of deities and antiques is strictly forbidden without first obtaining approval from the Fine Arts Department. Any amount of foreign currency […]

The Thai national anthem is much beloved and respected, it is played every day at 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM; also at these times, the Thai flag is raised and lowered. The Thai national anthem is played from loudspeakers and everybody stops what they are doing and […]

The traditional Thai architectural style is unique and very memorable. But what is often simply referred to today as ‘traditional Thai architecture’, has in actual fact taken over seven centuries to fully evolve and develop. Traditional Thai architecture is the result of a combination of many different […]

Most international flights are available, with most international airlines companies leaving from Bangkok, sometimes Phuket, and Koh Samui (for Singapore). Any local travel agent should be able to get your ticket to any destination in the world. Bangkok airways has a few international destinations, Cambodia and Singapore with combined flights in Thailand.

“Amazing Thailand” is the slogan which was used to promote the beauty of Thailand in recent years. Local (foreign) residents frequently refer to the slogan in a more ironic sense. Nevertheless, Thailand is a fascinating destination. Especially when you are able to adapt to the pace and […]