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Thai Culture

Thai culture can be divided into several aspects : beliefs, traditions, social values,

and religious, etc. There are five regions in Thailand, each region has its unique culture such

as a local language, customs, folk songs, or the way of living. Among those differences,

kindness is the characteristic of Thais. The following are some ways to show Thai cultures

to foreigners :

Tradition : There are many traditional events showing Thai way of living. For

example, on Songkran Festival, people pay their respect to the elders by pouring water on

their hands, splash water at one another, make merit at the temple, or clean their houses.

Religions : Buddhists go to the temple for making merit or meditation and praying.

In the past, children enjoyed playing games taken place at the temple such as “jam jee mah

kheo poe”

Architecture : Classical Thai architecture can be found in monastic monuments such

as pagodas and temples.

Painting : Classical Thai painting reflecting the stories of Buddhism, Thai customs,

and traditions is shown in Buddhist temples and palaces. It is very artful.

Handicrafts : There are several handicrafts such as pottery, mutmi silk, and wood

carving, ect.

Thai literature : Thai literature reflects the beliefs of Buddhism such as the spirit

after death depending on his action in the past.

Thai songs, music and dance : Each region in Thailand has its own typical songs,

music and dance.

Occupation : Most of all Thais are connected with agriculture. The equipments used

for their occupation are sickle or cart, etc.

Tourism : There are many attractive places in Thailand. For example, Khon Kaen

is famous for the local product mutmi silk or Chiangmai is well known for distinctive festival

and handicrafts such as parasol and wood carving, etc.