Why does Thailand use a Hindu mythical creature as its national emblem? First off, let’s discover who the creature is. The Hindu creature used by Thailand as a national emblem is Garuda, known as ‘Krut’ in Thailand. In Hindu mythology,…
I had a dream one night long ago in the distant past, in the dream my wife was suddenly accosted by an evil woman who proclaimed she had come to claim what was owed to her by way of gambling…
I must admit, I couldn’t find many reasons why you should not learn to speak Thai, but nobody else has compiled a list of ‘reasons to not speak Thai‘, so I compiled my list anyway. On a positive note, I…
Religion and spiritual beliefs in Thailand are complex topics. While this article does not go into great depth, it might go a long way towards helping you understand some of the many facets of religion and spiritualism in Thailand that…
Before Buddhism, Hinduism, or any other form of religion was introduced into Thailand, there was only one similar belief, that was that a spirit world existed. Not only did the spirits exist, but they were mightily powerful and influential. This…