yellow shirts
yellow shirts
is it true that everyone in thailand wears yellow shirts everyday to honor the king?
Dear Sid
I can only assume that 2827 is the Buddhist year you have travelled back from in your time machine, in order to research the lost culture of your ancestors ? Possibly in a bid to restore society, as it once was, following centuries of nuclear ,or meteorite collision induced ,winter .
In order to assist you with your research I would suggest proceeding to the last recorded co-ordinates of the "bookazine temple" and seeking out a copy of one of the ancient "guide books to Thailand" I am sure one of the time capsules we planted will assist you in translating the text .
PS .any chance of next weeks lottery numbers ?
Crazy 88
I can only assume that 2827 is the Buddhist year you have travelled back from in your time machine, in order to research the lost culture of your ancestors ? Possibly in a bid to restore society, as it once was, following centuries of nuclear ,or meteorite collision induced ,winter .
In order to assist you with your research I would suggest proceeding to the last recorded co-ordinates of the "bookazine temple" and seeking out a copy of one of the ancient "guide books to Thailand" I am sure one of the time capsules we planted will assist you in translating the text .
PS .any chance of next weeks lottery numbers ?
Crazy 88
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A bit of respect please, Crazy, Sid will be a fully-fledged doctor soon...crazy88 wrote:Dear Sid
I can only assume that 2827 is the Buddhist year you have travelled back from in your time machine, in order to research the lost culture of your ancestors ? Possibly in a bid to restore society, as it once was, following centuries of nuclear ,or meteorite collision induced ,winter .
In order to assist you with your research I would suggest proceeding to the last recorded co-ordinates of the "bookazine temple" and seeking out a copy of one of the ancient "guide books to Thailand" I am sure one of the time capsules we planted will assist you in translating the text .
PS .any chance of next weeks lottery numbers ?
Crazy 88
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Do's and Don'ts According to Thai Culture
The present-day advanced technology makes it possible for rapid communication among the world’s peoples. The opportunities to get in touch with groups of people belonging to different beliefs or cultures other than ours occur so easily that we are hardly aware of them. Therefore, if people are knowledgeable about different cultures, this will lead to better understanding and promote peaceful mutual existence. The Ministry of Culture has thus offered basic information concerning Thai culture for the benefit of interested persons.
RELIGION
1. When visiting Buddhist temples, dress politely. Visitors are allowed to wear shoes when walking around the
ubosot/temple, but the shoes must be removed on entering the ubosot/temple, and at places where there are
signs specifying the removal of shoes.
2. In the case of other religions, customs specified by such religions must be observed.
3. There is a rule forbidding Buddhist monks from touching females; therefore, women should not get too close
to monks or make any kind of body contact with them. If a woman is given something by a monk, wait for
him to put the object on the floor before picking it up. If she wants to present something to the monk, put it
on a piece of cloth that he has spread before him.
4. Climbing, sitting on, or leaning against a Buddha image, regardless whether it is big or small, ruined or in
good condition, genuine or a replica, is considered a disrespect to religious object. If one wants to have a
picture taken with a Buddha image, do it in a polite manner that shows respect to the image.
5. Buddha images should be placed in suitable places. Normally, Thais place Buddha images at a high level.
Placing Buddha images on the floor, near the staircase, under a table or a chair, in the bathroom, or on the
lawn should not be done, for it is considered a disrespect.
6. Buddha images are sold as objects of worship, and not for any other purpose, since they are deemed to
represent the Lord Buddha. Moreover, the use of Buddha images as trademarks for goods such as sweets,
beverages, alcoholic drinks, toys, or the placing of Buddha images on articles used in daily life such as shoes,
socks, swimwear, or underclothing is forbidden.
7. A Buddha image is one of the most venerated objects made for worshipping. Therefore, in Thailand several
laws have been issued to protect Buddha images, for example, the unauthorized export of Buddha images
from Thailand is a violation of the law, and legal action will be taken against the offender.
8. Any action to objects or places of veneration belonging to any religious group considered to be contemptible
to that religion is a violation of the law according to Clause 206 of the Criminal Law with an imposed jail
sentence of 1-7 years.
9. Causing a disturbance or riot at a religious assembly during a lawful meeting, worship, or religious ceremony
is a criminal offence according to Clause 207 of the Criminal Law with an imposed jail sentence of not more
than one year.
10. Illegal dressing as and assuming the guise of a clergy in any religion is a violation of the law according to
Clause 208 of the Criminal Law with an imposed jail sentence of not more than one year.
THE MONARCH
1. The Monarchy is an institution of worship. Any transgression to the Monarchy either openly or secretly is a
misdemeanor according to the Constitution.
2. Respect should be paid to the Monarchy.
3. One should stand to pay respect while the Royal Anthem is being played.
4. When entering the palace grounds, dress politely. Sleeveless shirts or blouses, shorts, or sandals are not
allowed.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
1. Thais greet one another with a ‘Wai’.
2. Thais consider the head to be venerable and thus one should not touch anybody’s head. If touching anyone’s
head by accident, it is wise to apologise to him/her immediately.
3. Thais consider the feet to be lowly and thus one should not put one’s feet on the table or the chair, or point at
people or things with one’s feet.
4. Expressing sexual feeling in public is unacceptable in the Thai culture.
5. Showing the image of the Thai National Flag on any package or goods without implying any sense of contempt
can be done to a certain degree only 1) by government’s agencies, and 2) for commercial purpose, with the
government’s approval according to the Law regarding the National Flag.
6. Any form of amusement during the Songkran Festival or other traditional. Thai festivals should be held to
propagate the good traditions and express goodwill and pure intention. Clean water and proper utensils
should be used in the Songkran Festival, and water should not be thrown at those who do not wish to
participate in the festival.
One of the most important aspects of Thai culture is the monarchy. The royal family has earned enormous respect from the Thai people and pictures and shrines paying homage to various members of the royal family align most streets and are present in almost all shops and houses. In 2006 and 2007, yellow shirts were worn by almost all Thai people on Mondays as a sign of respect in anticipation of the kings 60th year on the thrown in 2006 and his 80th birthday in 2007.
The present-day advanced technology makes it possible for rapid communication among the world’s peoples. The opportunities to get in touch with groups of people belonging to different beliefs or cultures other than ours occur so easily that we are hardly aware of them. Therefore, if people are knowledgeable about different cultures, this will lead to better understanding and promote peaceful mutual existence. The Ministry of Culture has thus offered basic information concerning Thai culture for the benefit of interested persons.
RELIGION
1. When visiting Buddhist temples, dress politely. Visitors are allowed to wear shoes when walking around the
ubosot/temple, but the shoes must be removed on entering the ubosot/temple, and at places where there are
signs specifying the removal of shoes.
2. In the case of other religions, customs specified by such religions must be observed.
3. There is a rule forbidding Buddhist monks from touching females; therefore, women should not get too close
to monks or make any kind of body contact with them. If a woman is given something by a monk, wait for
him to put the object on the floor before picking it up. If she wants to present something to the monk, put it
on a piece of cloth that he has spread before him.
4. Climbing, sitting on, or leaning against a Buddha image, regardless whether it is big or small, ruined or in
good condition, genuine or a replica, is considered a disrespect to religious object. If one wants to have a
picture taken with a Buddha image, do it in a polite manner that shows respect to the image.
5. Buddha images should be placed in suitable places. Normally, Thais place Buddha images at a high level.
Placing Buddha images on the floor, near the staircase, under a table or a chair, in the bathroom, or on the
lawn should not be done, for it is considered a disrespect.
6. Buddha images are sold as objects of worship, and not for any other purpose, since they are deemed to
represent the Lord Buddha. Moreover, the use of Buddha images as trademarks for goods such as sweets,
beverages, alcoholic drinks, toys, or the placing of Buddha images on articles used in daily life such as shoes,
socks, swimwear, or underclothing is forbidden.
7. A Buddha image is one of the most venerated objects made for worshipping. Therefore, in Thailand several
laws have been issued to protect Buddha images, for example, the unauthorized export of Buddha images
from Thailand is a violation of the law, and legal action will be taken against the offender.
8. Any action to objects or places of veneration belonging to any religious group considered to be contemptible
to that religion is a violation of the law according to Clause 206 of the Criminal Law with an imposed jail
sentence of 1-7 years.
9. Causing a disturbance or riot at a religious assembly during a lawful meeting, worship, or religious ceremony
is a criminal offence according to Clause 207 of the Criminal Law with an imposed jail sentence of not more
than one year.
10. Illegal dressing as and assuming the guise of a clergy in any religion is a violation of the law according to
Clause 208 of the Criminal Law with an imposed jail sentence of not more than one year.
THE MONARCH
1. The Monarchy is an institution of worship. Any transgression to the Monarchy either openly or secretly is a
misdemeanor according to the Constitution.
2. Respect should be paid to the Monarchy.
3. One should stand to pay respect while the Royal Anthem is being played.
4. When entering the palace grounds, dress politely. Sleeveless shirts or blouses, shorts, or sandals are not
allowed.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
1. Thais greet one another with a ‘Wai’.
2. Thais consider the head to be venerable and thus one should not touch anybody’s head. If touching anyone’s
head by accident, it is wise to apologise to him/her immediately.
3. Thais consider the feet to be lowly and thus one should not put one’s feet on the table or the chair, or point at
people or things with one’s feet.
4. Expressing sexual feeling in public is unacceptable in the Thai culture.
5. Showing the image of the Thai National Flag on any package or goods without implying any sense of contempt
can be done to a certain degree only 1) by government’s agencies, and 2) for commercial purpose, with the
government’s approval according to the Law regarding the National Flag.
6. Any form of amusement during the Songkran Festival or other traditional. Thai festivals should be held to
propagate the good traditions and express goodwill and pure intention. Clean water and proper utensils
should be used in the Songkran Festival, and water should not be thrown at those who do not wish to
participate in the festival.
One of the most important aspects of Thai culture is the monarchy. The royal family has earned enormous respect from the Thai people and pictures and shrines paying homage to various members of the royal family align most streets and are present in almost all shops and houses. In 2006 and 2007, yellow shirts were worn by almost all Thai people on Mondays as a sign of respect in anticipation of the kings 60th year on the thrown in 2006 and his 80th birthday in 2007.
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