Month: February 2016

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict.

With its ethnic and cultural diversity, Thailand has a kaleidoscope of festivals and ceremonies up and down the country to attract the traveler. Take part in one of these festivals and ceremonies to get a real appreciation of Thai culture. Thailand – is the country of “sanuk” […]

Eco-tourism is currently a buzzword in the Thai tourism scene. It has consistently gained in popularity in recent years in response to the worldwide trend of preserving the natural environment. The concept of eco-tourism has yet to be properly defined, however. Several activities fall under the heading […]

The economy in Thailand is heavily agricultural, with rice by far the leading crop; Thailand is the world’s leading exporter of rice (1990). Other commercial crops include rubber, corn, kenaf, jute, tapioca, cotton, tobacco, kapok, and sugarcane. Thailand’s teak, once a major export, is still a valuable […]

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 […]