SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 13
Downloaden Sie, um offline zu lesen
Above all, peace in personal relationships shaped by culture Please refer to the explanatory notes on each slide The Nation- A Major Newspaper In support of the class  YouTube on Thai culture .
Current Weather Current Time in Bangkok Bangkok, my favorite city, has a population of over 12 million people. Check out NASA photos of Bangkok at night.
Siddhartha Gautama , the spiritual teacher later known as Gautama Buddha, is said to have achieved enlightenment, or  Bodhi . To show respect, Thais will wrap the Bo tree where Buddha reached enlightenment.
The  Thai Spirit House  Buy a Spirit House
My buddy of 35 years, Neo, a Thai-Chinese. His Dad spoke Chinese. Note that he is standing at attention in a Chinese temple out of respect to the deity.  Neo speaks only Thai and English. We were apartment mates for 3 years. We have stayed in touch by phone ands visits for over 30 years.
 
Thai Temples Note the Thai national flag displayed in this temple on the river.
Tremendous respect for the Royal Family and the  King of Thailand Neo, again at attention to show his respect for the Royal Family
Politics and Sports They punch it out
Thai Rock Google “Thai Rock” for more examples!
The Thai Cooking School   Outdoor Thai Restaurant  Note the motor cycles, small trucks and the spirit house.  Check where I ate everyday!!!
 
Reflect on the information in this interactive slide pack.  From what you have seen and heard, what is fundamental to the Thai approach to business relationships?

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

Japanese and chinese tradition
Japanese and chinese traditionJapanese and chinese tradition
Japanese and chinese traditionJeremie Mariano
 
Japanese and chinese traditions
Japanese and chinese traditionsJapanese and chinese traditions
Japanese and chinese traditionsChristine David
 
Understanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.com
Understanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.comUnderstanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.com
Understanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.comBuddhist Architecture
 
Kenchina
KenchinaKenchina
Kenchinacosmokb
 
Love in-ubud-marketing-smk-a
Love in-ubud-marketing-smk-aLove in-ubud-marketing-smk-a
Love in-ubud-marketing-smk-aEkayuli1997
 
Ancient Japanese Culture
Ancient Japanese CultureAncient Japanese Culture
Ancient Japanese Culturelolipop
 

Was ist angesagt? (9)

Japanese and chinese tradition
Japanese and chinese traditionJapanese and chinese tradition
Japanese and chinese tradition
 
Japanese and chinese traditions
Japanese and chinese traditionsJapanese and chinese traditions
Japanese and chinese traditions
 
Understanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.com
Understanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.comUnderstanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.com
Understanding Buddhism - A Beginner's Intro from architectureofbuddhism.com
 
Thai Culture
Thai CultureThai Culture
Thai Culture
 
Japanese Religions
Japanese ReligionsJapanese Religions
Japanese Religions
 
Kenchina
KenchinaKenchina
Kenchina
 
Japanese and chinese traditions
Japanese and chinese traditionsJapanese and chinese traditions
Japanese and chinese traditions
 
Love in-ubud-marketing-smk-a
Love in-ubud-marketing-smk-aLove in-ubud-marketing-smk-a
Love in-ubud-marketing-smk-a
 
Ancient Japanese Culture
Ancient Japanese CultureAncient Japanese Culture
Ancient Japanese Culture
 

Ähnlich wie BCOM 400 Thai Culture Through Photos

Thailand : the exotic inspiration
Thailand : the exotic inspirationThailand : the exotic inspiration
Thailand : the exotic inspirationPat Pataranutaporn
 
thailand final.pptx
thailand final.pptxthailand final.pptx
thailand final.pptxOzlemInan
 
China , Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam
China , Brazil, Thailand, VietnamChina , Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam
China , Brazil, Thailand, Vietnamtleyrer
 
Nisha Icc Presentation
Nisha Icc PresentationNisha Icc Presentation
Nisha Icc Presentationguesta1259b
 

Ähnlich wie BCOM 400 Thai Culture Through Photos (7)

English Tailandia2.pptx
English Tailandia2.pptxEnglish Tailandia2.pptx
English Tailandia2.pptx
 
Ic Culture
Ic CultureIc Culture
Ic Culture
 
Case Study Of Royal Thai Gourmet
Case Study Of Royal Thai GourmetCase Study Of Royal Thai Gourmet
Case Study Of Royal Thai Gourmet
 
Thailand : the exotic inspiration
Thailand : the exotic inspirationThailand : the exotic inspiration
Thailand : the exotic inspiration
 
thailand final.pptx
thailand final.pptxthailand final.pptx
thailand final.pptx
 
China , Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam
China , Brazil, Thailand, VietnamChina , Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam
China , Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam
 
Nisha Icc Presentation
Nisha Icc PresentationNisha Icc Presentation
Nisha Icc Presentation
 

Mehr von leadchangeagent

Strategies and Tools in Business Communication
Strategies and Tools in Business CommunicationStrategies and Tools in Business Communication
Strategies and Tools in Business Communicationleadchangeagent
 
My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching
My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching  My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching
My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching leadchangeagent
 
Revised presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Revised presentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagineRevised presentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Revised presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagineleadchangeagent
 
Presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Presentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imaginePresentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagineleadchangeagent
 
Lessons learned in learner collaboration
Lessons learned in learner collaborationLessons learned in learner collaboration
Lessons learned in learner collaborationleadchangeagent
 
Lessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication Consultant
Lessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication ConsultantLessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication Consultant
Lessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication Consultantleadchangeagent
 
The red balloon project and the next gen
The red balloon project and the next genThe red balloon project and the next gen
The red balloon project and the next genleadchangeagent
 
Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...
Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...
Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...leadchangeagent
 
Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning:
Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning: Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning:
Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning: leadchangeagent
 
Campus presentation on marketing and engagement
Campus presentation on marketing and engagementCampus presentation on marketing and engagement
Campus presentation on marketing and engagementleadchangeagent
 
The Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate Education
The Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate EducationThe Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate Education
The Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate Educationleadchangeagent
 
The Future of Mobile Learning- Summary
The Future of Mobile Learning- SummaryThe Future of Mobile Learning- Summary
The Future of Mobile Learning- Summaryleadchangeagent
 
Geocaching: An Innovative Emerging Activity
Geocaching: An Innovative Emerging ActivityGeocaching: An Innovative Emerging Activity
Geocaching: An Innovative Emerging Activityleadchangeagent
 
What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...
What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...
What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...leadchangeagent
 
Building trust worksheet
Building trust worksheetBuilding trust worksheet
Building trust worksheetleadchangeagent
 
Change Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching
Change  Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching Change  Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching
Change Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching leadchangeagent
 
Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011
Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011
Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011leadchangeagent
 

Mehr von leadchangeagent (20)

Strategies and Tools in Business Communication
Strategies and Tools in Business CommunicationStrategies and Tools in Business Communication
Strategies and Tools in Business Communication
 
My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching
My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching  My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching
My presentation in China on Learning and Teaching
 
Revised presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Revised presentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagineRevised presentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Revised presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
 
Presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Presentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imaginePresentation  the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
Presentation the use of disruptive net-based tools to re-imagine
 
Bcom 301 on one slide!
Bcom 301 on one slide!Bcom 301 on one slide!
Bcom 301 on one slide!
 
Lessons learned in learner collaboration
Lessons learned in learner collaborationLessons learned in learner collaboration
Lessons learned in learner collaboration
 
Lessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication Consultant
Lessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication ConsultantLessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication Consultant
Lessons learned as a Shell Oil Project Communication Consultant
 
The red balloon project and the next gen
The red balloon project and the next genThe red balloon project and the next gen
The red balloon project and the next gen
 
C to the power of 4
C to the power of 4C to the power of 4
C to the power of 4
 
Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...
Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...
Campus presentation on potential research and my personal teaching learning b...
 
Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning:
Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning: Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning:
Web 2.0 Social Media and Mobile Learning:
 
Campus presentation on marketing and engagement
Campus presentation on marketing and engagementCampus presentation on marketing and engagement
Campus presentation on marketing and engagement
 
The Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate Education
The Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate EducationThe Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate Education
The Red Balloon Project Re-Imagining Undergraduate Education
 
The Future of Mobile Learning- Summary
The Future of Mobile Learning- SummaryThe Future of Mobile Learning- Summary
The Future of Mobile Learning- Summary
 
Geocaching: An Innovative Emerging Activity
Geocaching: An Innovative Emerging ActivityGeocaching: An Innovative Emerging Activity
Geocaching: An Innovative Emerging Activity
 
What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...
What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...
What I experienced about learning by baby sitting my 3 year old niece for onl...
 
The New Norm
The New NormThe New Norm
The New Norm
 
Building trust worksheet
Building trust worksheetBuilding trust worksheet
Building trust worksheet
 
Change Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching
Change  Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching Change  Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching
Change Processes and Tools, Trust and Coaching
 
Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011
Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011
Skip Ward Introduction_slide, march 2011
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access
 
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISINGUNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISINGlokeshwarmaha
 
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agencyAnyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agencyHanna Klim
 
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdf
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdfChicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdf
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdfSourav Sikder
 
Plano de marketing- inglês em formato ppt
Plano de marketing- inglês  em formato pptPlano de marketing- inglês  em formato ppt
Plano de marketing- inglês em formato pptElizangelaSoaresdaCo
 
Graham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdf
Graham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdfGraham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdf
Graham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdfAnhNguyen97152
 
Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...
Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...
Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...IMARC Group
 
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...AustraliaChapterIIBA
 
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.mcshagufta46
 
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access
 
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, OursDeveloping Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, OursKaiNexus
 
Talent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdf
Talent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdfTalent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdf
Talent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdfCharles Cotter, PhD
 
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...Brian Solis
 
Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024
Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024
Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024Winbusinessin
 
Slicing Work on Business Agility Meetup Berlin
Slicing Work on Business Agility Meetup BerlinSlicing Work on Business Agility Meetup Berlin
Slicing Work on Business Agility Meetup BerlinAnton Skornyakov
 
7movierulz.uk
7movierulz.uk7movierulz.uk
7movierulz.ukaroemirsr
 
Upgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking Applications
Upgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking ApplicationsUpgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking Applications
Upgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking ApplicationsIntellect Design Arena Ltd
 
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptxHELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptxHelene Heckrotte
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
 
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISINGUNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
 
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agencyAnyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
 
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdf
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdfChicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdf
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer.pdf
 
Plano de marketing- inglês em formato ppt
Plano de marketing- inglês  em formato pptPlano de marketing- inglês  em formato ppt
Plano de marketing- inglês em formato ppt
 
Graham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdf
Graham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdfGraham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdf
Graham and Doddsville - Issue 1 - Winter 2006 (1).pdf
 
Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...
Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...
Boat Trailers Market PPT: Growth, Outlook, Demand, Keyplayer Analysis and Opp...
 
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
 
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
 
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
 
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, OursDeveloping Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
 
Talent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdf
Talent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdfTalent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdf
Talent Management research intelligence_13 paradigm shifts_20 March 2024.pdf
 
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
 
Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024
Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024
Ethical stalking by Mark Williams. UpliftLive 2024
 
Slicing Work on Business Agility Meetup Berlin
Slicing Work on Business Agility Meetup BerlinSlicing Work on Business Agility Meetup Berlin
Slicing Work on Business Agility Meetup Berlin
 
7movierulz.uk
7movierulz.uk7movierulz.uk
7movierulz.uk
 
Upgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking Applications
Upgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking ApplicationsUpgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking Applications
Upgrade Your Banking Experience with Advanced Core Banking Applications
 
Investment Opportunity for Thailand's Automotive & EV Industries
Investment Opportunity for Thailand's Automotive & EV IndustriesInvestment Opportunity for Thailand's Automotive & EV Industries
Investment Opportunity for Thailand's Automotive & EV Industries
 
WAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdf
WAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdfWAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdf
WAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdf
 
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptxHELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
 

BCOM 400 Thai Culture Through Photos

  • 1. Above all, peace in personal relationships shaped by culture Please refer to the explanatory notes on each slide The Nation- A Major Newspaper In support of the class YouTube on Thai culture .
  • 2. Current Weather Current Time in Bangkok Bangkok, my favorite city, has a population of over 12 million people. Check out NASA photos of Bangkok at night.
  • 3. Siddhartha Gautama , the spiritual teacher later known as Gautama Buddha, is said to have achieved enlightenment, or Bodhi . To show respect, Thais will wrap the Bo tree where Buddha reached enlightenment.
  • 4. The Thai Spirit House Buy a Spirit House
  • 5. My buddy of 35 years, Neo, a Thai-Chinese. His Dad spoke Chinese. Note that he is standing at attention in a Chinese temple out of respect to the deity. Neo speaks only Thai and English. We were apartment mates for 3 years. We have stayed in touch by phone ands visits for over 30 years.
  • 6.  
  • 7. Thai Temples Note the Thai national flag displayed in this temple on the river.
  • 8. Tremendous respect for the Royal Family and the King of Thailand Neo, again at attention to show his respect for the Royal Family
  • 9. Politics and Sports They punch it out
  • 10. Thai Rock Google “Thai Rock” for more examples!
  • 11. The Thai Cooking School Outdoor Thai Restaurant Note the motor cycles, small trucks and the spirit house. Check where I ate everyday!!!
  • 12.  
  • 13. Reflect on the information in this interactive slide pack. From what you have seen and heard, what is fundamental to the Thai approach to business relationships?

Hinweis der Redaktion

  1. This is an interactive slide pack. The links take you deeper for more information or entertainment, Thai style!
  2. Bangkok is a city that NEVER sleeps. Teenage men and women enjoy great freedom. I remember being so surprised that my Thai buddies never told their parents where they were going or what they were doing. “Sanuk”, having fun, is critcal in Thai society.
  3. The Spirit House can be seen at a prominent spot outside every business establishment in the country. It can be seen on a pedestal in Front of every hotel. It dresses the corner garden area of a restaurant, the Front of a bar, disco or put Spirit houses are even seen at outdoor food markets. They are built on the grounds of Buddhist temples. outside caves in the mountains, near Fishing ponds in the valleys, and occasionally in the middle of an otherwise uninhabited forest. Most importantly, however. the Thai Spirit House is built at the yard of every home.
  4. Thailand is home to the largest, oldest, most prominent, and most integrated overseas Chinese community in the world with a population of approximately 9.5 million people. Most Thai Chinese have been in Thailand for five generations or more; the Thai-Chinese have been deeply ingrained into all elements of Thai society for the past 400 years.
  5. There are more than 400 functioning Buddhist temples throughout the city and it’s not uncommon when you travel in Bangkok to spot saffron robed monks collecting morning alms or traveling throughout out the city, including along the Chao Phraya, the “River of Kings”,
  6. The 2007 Constitution of Thailand , and all seventeen versions since 1932, contain the clause, "The King shall be enthroned in a position of revered worship and shall not be violated. No person shall expose the King to any sort of accusation or action." Thai Criminal Code elaborates in Article 112: "Whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years." Missing from the Code, however, is a definition of what actions constitute "defamation" or "insult". [16] From 1990 to 2005, the Thai court system only saw four or five lese-majesty cases a year. From January 2006 to May 2011, however, more than 400 cases came to trial, an estimated 1,500 percent increase. [17] Observers attribute the increase to increased polarization following the 2006 military coup and sensitivity over the elderly king's declining health. [17]
  7. Muay Thai kickboxing is probably the most popular spectator sport in Thailand. Almost anything goes both in the ring and the stands. If you want to watch a Muay Thai fight night there are Muay Thai stadiums all over the country. The wild musical accompaniment, the ceremonial beginning to each match, along with the devastating martial arts action will make it a night to remember.
  8. Thai food is generally spicy hot. White rice is the staple with cooked food placed on top. Entertaining in restaurants is common and the eldest pays! Outdoor restaurants, with folk music are very popular.