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Songkran
One of the world’s liveliest and happiest celebrations of the Thai New Year is Thailand’s Songkran Festival. Known as the Water Festival, it’s a time of celebration, national water fights, and traditional customs. Songkran, which is seen every year from April 13 to 15, combines traditional customs with modern celebrations. Origins The Sanskrit word sankranti,…
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Top 5: Thai Desserts
Thai sweets have a long history that is deeply rooted in the nation’s culinary customs, incorporating elements from nearby areas and old Siamese culture. In keeping with Thailand’s richness of natural resources, they often contain tropical ingredients like coconut, sticky rice, mango, and palm sugar. It’s necessary to balance the flavors of sweet, salty, and…
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Floating Markets
For hundreds of years, Thai history has included floating markets. Waterways are a key component of daily life in Thailand, where communities have traditionally settled close to rivers for irrigation and transportation. These water markets eventually developed into vibrant centers of trade and culture as trading from boats became a practical means for trading goods.…
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Isan
Isan is a region in northeastern Thailand that is known for its unique customs, rich cultural heritage, and landscapes. Isan gives an authentic look into traditional Thai life, far from the busy crowds of Bangkok and the popular beaches of the south. Here is an in-depth look at what makes Isan so distinctive for people who want…
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Land of the Free
Thailand is known for being the only Southeast Asian country to not be colonized Being the only country in Southeast Asia to have never been colonized by the Europeans, Thailand is in a special place in that area. During the colonial era, Thailand kept its independence while neighboring countries such as Myanmar (colonized by the British),…
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Elephants in Thailand
In Thailand, elephants are recognized as animals with cultural and economic value. They have been rooted in Thai culture for centuries and are seen as symbols of strength, power, and intelligence. However, as their historical uses in logging and combat have made way to preservation and tourism, elephants’ role in Thailand changed, especially in recent…
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War of Indenpedence
The Khmer Empire At its peak the Khmer Empire (9th-15th century) controlled territories such as present day Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. However by the 13th century, internal conflicts weakened the empire, creating an opportunity for smaller regions like the Tai people ancestors of modern Thais to seek independence. The Tai people had migrated from…
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Exploring Buddhism in Thailand
Thailand is a country with a rich cultural heritage, amazing landscapes, and deeply rooted traditions. Buddhism is deeply rooted in everyday life there. Buddhism, which is the most common religion in the country, influences Thai culture in the way of beliefs, artwork, and traditions. The Origins Around the fifth century BCE, Siddhartha Gautama, also known…
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Journey Through Thaime
Thailand has a rich history that spans thousands of years and is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant cities. Thailand’s history is filled with unique ancient kingdoms and renown historical sites. Based on archeological findings, it is likely that people lived in the area up to 40,000 years ago. One of the most important discoveries…