There are a great many rituals in Thailand that I will never understand. The throwing of coins at cremations and Buddhist monks’ ordinations are just two of them. Maybe you can tell us what they’re all about. Feel free to…
The huge gathering of Buddhist Monks outside Pattaya City Hall has become an Annual event in Pattaya. The Monks from temples around Thailand gather to raise funds by collecting alms and charitable donations for less fortunate Buddhist temples in the…
During my stay in Thailand, surreality has repeatedly left me speechless, largely because I’m not expecting to witness or experience a surreal moment at the time. Two of these surreal moments occurred at funerals, cremations to be more exact. Depending…
Every set of traffic lights on every highway, in every town, city and district of Thailand is, potentially, a market for sellers of Phuang Malai. What is Phuang Malai? Take a look at the photo below, the hawker is holding…
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…