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ABOUT THAILAND
THAILAND OVERVIEW:
Population
of Thailand in 2024
The population of Thailand stood at
71.85 million
in January 2024. Data shows that Thailand's population increased by 95 thousand (+0.1 percent) between early 2023 and the start of 2024.
About 90 percent of the people are Buddhist, but about three million Muslims live in the south near the border with Malaysia.
Thai children go to elementary school for six years. Then they may attend high school for another six years, but their families must pay for the education. Boys begin military training in ninth grade.
Food
in Thailand is influenced by
Chinese
and
Indian
cultures. Most Thai dishes are spicy and many common dishes include hot chilies, lemongrass, basil, ginger, and coconut milk.
Religion
The vast majority of people in Thailand are adherents of
Buddhism
. The
Theravada
tradition of Buddhism came to Thailand from
Sri Lanka
and is shared by peoples in Myanmar, Laos,
Cambodia
, and parts of southern China and southern Vietnam. The
community
of monks (
sangha
) is central to this tradition.
Climate
The major influences on Thailand’s climate are its location in the tropical
monsoon
zone of
mainland
Southeast Asia
and certain topographic features that affect the distribution of precipitation. Beginning in May, the warm, humid air masses of the southwest monsoon flow northeastward over the region from the
Indian Ocean
, depositing great quantities of precipitation; rainfall reaches a maximum in September.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
The best time to visit Thailand is during high season which takes place between November to February, when the weather is generally at its best throughout the country.
In
northern Thailand
dry season is between November & May; June to October is characterised by heavy rainfall and temperatures are cooler between October & January.
The south can be split into two: the wettest months on the
west coast
are between April & October; whilst the
east coast
experiences heavy rainfall from September to December. During the rest of the year, dry and sunny weather is the order of the day.
DO'S AND DON'T'S IN THAILAND:
DO'S:
Do respect Thai culture.
Do
dress respectfully when visiting temples and palaces
. Knees and shoulders should be covered.
Do respect all Buddha images. Buddha images are sacred in Thailand and are not to be climbed or sat on.
Do stand up when you hear the national anthem or royal anthem. You may hear the Thai national anthem in public spaces (train stations, bus stations, markets etc.) at 8am and 6pm each day. Take your cue from others around you and stop what you are doing and stand still. If you are in a cinema, the royal anthem is usually played before the film and you should join everyone else in standing for this.
Do take off your shoes before entering temples and people’s homes. This can sometimes apply to shops too, so look for signs outside. If you see shoes already lined up outside, take yours off before going inside.
Do smile! It may sound trite, but a smile can go a long way in establishing good intent and that will be appreciated in Thailand.
Do adopt a
mai pen rai
attitude. When you are in Thailand you will hear the expression
‘
mai pen rai
‘
a lot. It translates as ‘no problem’ or ‘don’t worry about it’. Follow the Thai lead and don’t worry about the small stuff and enjoy your time in Thailand.
Do return a
wai
. There are lots of subtle rules of etiquette involved with the Thai greeting, the
wai
. We could write a whole article about when you should or shouldn’t
wai
and how high the hands should be, but for a first time visitor to Thailand if a Thai person
wais
you, place your palms together, raise your hands towards your chin and return the
wai
with a smile.
DON'T'S
Don’t expect things to be done the same way in Thailand as they are in Europe
.
Don’t take things too seriously
. In Thai culture there is a concept known as ‘
sanuk
‘. Broadly speaking, it’s the idea of having fun and taking enjoyment out of everything you do.
Don’t point to anything with your feet and don’t place your feet on the table while sitting
. If you accidentally drop some money, don’t step on it to stop it blowing away. This would be insulting the King whose image is on Thai currency.
Don’t stand on the raised threshold of a house or temple
. Traditional Thai belief says this is where the guardian spirits reside and to show respect and avoid disturbing them, you should step over the threshold.
Don’t raise your voice
. In Thai culture, keeping calm and not raising your voice are qualities that are admired. Shouting and getting angry won’t do you any favours.
Don’t touch monks
. Women should never touch a monk or hand anything directly to them.
Don’t show disrespect to the Thai royal family
. Thailand has strict laws on this which also cover social media.
Don’t take Buddha images out of the country
. Although it is allowed in some cases and if a permit has been granted, there are laws about what Buddha images can and can’t be taken out of Thailand. However, stores and market vendors will probably still sell them to you without telling you about the regulations.
Don’t touch a Thai person’s head
. The head is regarded as the most sacred part of the body and shouldn’t be touched. There are exceptions (e.g between lovers, when you go for a head massage, and parents ruffling children’s hair), but generally speaking don’t risk causing offence by touching someone’s head.
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