Beautiful, tropical, paradise, idyllic, amazing, they are all words commonly used to describe Thailand, and those words are often accompanied by photos of Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush rain forests, idyllic islands and quaint villages and temples. In contrast to the Tourist Authority of Thailand’s glossy brochure photos, I have added a selection of photos [see […]
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Thailand’s Half Man Half Elephant Hindu Deity
You may have seen Ganesh or “Ganesha” in various places on your travels around Pattaya, you might not have give it a second thought, but next time you see the figure of a man with an elephants head, well, now you know that is Ganesh the Hindu Deity, known in Thailand as “Phra Phikanet” or […]
Continue ReadingThailands Weekday Colors and Gods
One thing you may notice about dress code in Thailand, is that on certain days of the week there may be many people wearing the same color. Below, you can read what those colors represent, and what day they are commonly worn. In Thailand there is a color and a God to represent every day […]
Continue ReadingThailands Most Annoying Highway Habits
Some of the driving habits on Thailand’s highways are extremely dangerous, while others are just annoying and thoughtless. Not all the habits on the list below are unique to Thailand but they are certainly more prolific in Thailand, which can make Thailand a dangerous place to drive. Using “hazard lights” to indicate to indicate they […]
Continue ReadingThe Thai Fingernail of Prosperity
Why do many Thai men grow the nail of their little finger ?. The long fingernail often seen on the little finger of the right hand (see photo below) of men in Thailand is another of those “Thai things” which is not really understood by outsiders. On seeing Thai men with long fingernails many people […]
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