People usually do not shake hands when greeting. Instead, the custom is to “wai”. Usually the younger person “wais” the older person by placing his/her palms together and bowing slightly. If the hands are high, the person is greatly respected. The older person then returns the gesture. This greeting is done while standing, sitting or […]
Thailand is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The country has clean beaches, thick jungles and interesting foods to sample. It is also home to beautiful, old temples. Here are some popular places to explore. You will see that many of them are islands known for their lovely scenery, beaches, relaxation and water activities.
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Thai names are often long as the given name and family name are to be unique. There aren’t two last names that are the same unless the people are related. Thai people also change their family names at additional times other than marriage. The names that are chosen stand for positive things. Some parts of
Flying kites is a favorite activity for children. It is even a competitive sport in Thailand. Takro is another sport. It is played by keeping a ball in the air by using mostly your feet, knees and chest. The ball is passed from one person to another. The goal is to make a basket. Thailand’s
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Thai cooking uses lots of spices and seasonings for flavor such as lime juice, ginger, coconut milk and peanuts. Many dishes are prepared with rice, noodles, and fish. Many Thai dishes are hot and spicy but they can also be sweet or sour and even salty. Each region has its own specialty. Online Thai
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About 96% of the people are Buddhists. Many boys and young men become monks for a short time in their lives to understand and practice the Buddhist beliefs. Monks wear orange robes and they shave their heads. The Thai people believe in politeness, respect and manners. Children are taught to respect their teachers and parents.
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Bangkok is Thailand’s largest city and capital of 10 million people. Boats are often the fastest way to travel in Bangkok because the roads are often very crowded with traffic. There are many canals and waterways that people use every day. People even shop at floating markets on the water. Online Thai lessons for kids:
Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. Throughout history, this region has been known as Siam. Nearly 65,000,000 people who live there are called Thai. Most of the people who live in Thailand are Thai, Chinese, Malaysian or Mon. The country borders the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma. Thailand’s climate
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Famous Thai Stories and epics – Thai culture for children Story Time! Thailand Folktale 1) “It’s all in the Stars”: A Thai folktale, passed on from generation to generation, and an interpretation of the solar system, kids of Thailand are always mystified of the small world we live in compared to the huge universe surrounding
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Travel Thailand – Top Thai Tourism Spots – Thai culture for kids 1) Bangkok: Busy and restless metropolis, it is the number one visit while traveling to Thailand. The gorgeous jeweled Grand Palace stands here, and china town as well. 2) The Floating Market: A huge tourist attraction, the floating market attracts hundreds of people
Thai music – Sounds of Thailand Thai music has no written notational style, it is usually oral. It is harmonious, blending old and new genres of music. It represents Thailand’s cultural evolution. The ching, mong, and the rahart-ek are the most commonly used instruments in Thai music, to create new era Thai music, and they
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Communication in Thailand – Thai Customs to Know IMPORTANT: Number one on the list is the way to respectfully greet a Thailand native. Join the palms of hands and bow your head as they bow their head. Open footwear (remove shoes) before going into a temple or a home. It is disrespectful to walk inside
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Thai clothes, fashion, and Getting Dressed in Thailand Because of the many ethnic groups of Thailand, the various textiles, silks, and cottons have many threading patterns. Yet the structure is typically the same throughout Thailand. Women: Women wear a skirt, a traditional lower piece called a pha sin or a tube skirt. The top is
Thai childrens’ games –Thai culture for kids Time to Play! Thailand’s 3 Most Common Games for Children E-Gar-Fuk Khai– In some American schools, the game cat and mouse is commonly played. In this game, a circle is drawn and rocks (cheese) are put in the middle of the circle, while one child (cat) guards it.
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Thailands Greatest Celebrations 1) Songkran: The most important celebration of Thailand is Songkran. Taking place from April 13th to April 16th, the water festival marks the Thai New Year. During this time Thai citizens roam the streets with buckets of water throwing it on anyone within arms reach. Buddhists visit temples, and families spend time
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Celebrating the Youth of Thailand Children’s Day Annually, the second Saturday of January is when you can see families spending time with their children at various festivals in the streets of Thailand. Thailand considers their youth to be an extremely important resource, and the first Monday of October 1955, officials made it a priority to
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Celebrating the Youth of Thailand Children’s Day Annually, the second Saturday of January is when you can see families spending time with their children at various festivals in the streets of Thailand. Thailand considers their youth to be an extremely important resource, and the first Monday of October 1955, officials made it a priority
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Thai food – Thai culture for children 3 Most Common Dishes of Thailand 1) Tom Yam Goong: herbs, lemon grass, lime leaves, galangal, and shallots along with chili peppers, shrimp, and mushroom creates a spicy Asian gumbo that satisfies the taste buds. 2) Khao Man: (Thai chicken and rice) Usually a day meal,
Thai food – Thai culture for children 3 Most Common Dishes of Thailand 1) Tom Yam Goong: herbs, lemon grass, lime leaves, galangal, and shallots along with chili peppers, shrimp, and mushroom creates a spicy Asian gumbo that satisfies the taste buds. 2) Khao Man: (Thai chicken and rice) Usually a day meal, this
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