Superstition

Young Thai Boy wearing a Thai Good Luck Charm Ta Krut

Thai people believe in supernaturalism and animism, even if they are Buddhists, Christs or Moslems. Amulets and other items like the Ta krut are used as a good luck charm or for protection against evil or ghosts. The Ta Krut is an ornate plaited cord good luck charm and mostly worn by young boys around [more...]

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Nang Kwak Thai Spirit

In Thailand a small statue of the Thai spirit or Thai saint Nang Kwak can be found in nearly every shop, in bars, restaurants and even at the local markets and street vendors. The legend of Nang Kwak is originated in the ancient India. Its the legend of a young girl, who followed the Buddha [more...]

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Cute Thai Girl consults Chinese Oracle Chien Tung

At Chinese new year many people, like this cute Thai girl, went to the temples to consult the Chinese oracle Chien Tung. In a bamboo cane there are 50 numbered wooden sticks, You have to shake the cane until 1 stick is falling out. Then You will get Your prophecy on a piece of paper [more...]

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Buddha Tattoo

Many Thais are very superstitious and believe in a lot of odd things, which are out of the common for farangs (foreigners). Many farangs are shaking their heads, if the come across sacred tattoos/Buddha Tattoos, which are very common in Thailand. There are a lot of words for this “holy tattoos”, like Buddha tattoo, sacred [more...]

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Many Thai People are very superstitious
and they like to visit fortune tellers to know more about their future.

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The tropical enviroment of Thailand
is home for many exotic plants and flowers.
The Plumeria (called after the French botanist Charles Plumier)
is native to Central- and Southamerica,
but also spread all over tropical Asia.

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