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…
The Passing Of The Buddha Into Nirvana
The Buddha once told his monks that the state of Nirvana cannot be imagined therefore there is no point in wondering what it is really like. Nirvana can only be experienced as a result of enlightenment. Nirvana is indicated as…
Bangkok Tourism and Must Know Thai Etiquette
Bangkok tourism is thriving because of the Thailand’s authentic culture alongside the metropolitan façade. It has a collection of Thai temples, palaces, night life and shopping destinations! People from all over the world can’t help it but be attracted to…
Thai Traditional Massage
Thai traditional massage is distinguished as a massage of the whole body where you are dressed. Unlike massage which uses oil, powder or lotion in which you have to be half-naked, Thai massage can be performed just by doing stretches and applying pressure to certain parts of your body with the use of hands, fists, elbows and knees.
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.
Damnoen Saduak – Bangkok Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak is one of several colorful floating markets around Bangkok. It is utterly packed and lively and it attracts attention from tourists and passersby.
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.
