Traditions and everyday life in ThailandFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Thailand. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
13 keepsakes from Thailand
A cultural keepsake that represents a delightful aspect of Thai dining culture is the tradition of "หมูกะทะ" (Moo Kata), which translates to "pork grill." It’s a popular dining style in Thailand where family and friends gather to…
Shared by Vivien_ningning
Kratong is the part of the banana plant that is cut into pieces and then put banana leaves around the sides and top. By this step, you have to be especially careful because if doing the banana leaf force may be broken. And it has…
Shared by Bria Bria
Songkran is Thailand's vibrant and joyous New Year festival, celebrated in mid-April. Known for its massive water fights, people take to the streets with buckets, water guns, and hoses to soak each other. It's extremely fun! It's…
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Loy Krathong is a Thai tradition where people worship the goddess of water. How Thais celebrate this tradition depends on where they live. In the Northern region where I live, people will light candles and put them around their…
Shared by Tanyatit
where I am grown up. Chao praya river is the main river where separates Bangkok in to 2 parts. I live in the old town side. It is rich the heritage history. There are many interesting place nearby the Chaopraya river. The…
Shared by Bynumdanrg
Filipinos enjoy the company of foreign visitors, and most foreigners who have visited the country can testify to the warmth and friendliness of the locals. Our hospitality is not only observed in the Philippines, but it is also…
Shared by viker173
Every year on a Full moon day in the12th month on the Lunar calendar holds an event called “Loy Krathong “People make “Krathong “ which is made from variety of materials. When it is successfully made ipeople will float the…
Shared by Cascade
Muay Thai is Thailand’s national sport and a symbol of cultural pride. It’s not just a martial art but a way of life, combining physical discipline, respect, and tradition.
Shared by BlueSeaNoceaN
Around April,13-15 it is Thai New's year days. On April is the hottest month in a year. Traditionally we have this festival to respect and spend time with older relative.
Shared by Bubbletea1104
This is Songkarn festival in the fast and when you come to Thailand. You will see a different one here........
Shared by MissEmi Plan
This is Chumphon. The first picture is taken but my film camera. The last picture was taken in Bangkok.
Shared by nnnanauuu
Best times I’ve ever had , loads of presents, lovely dinner , wonderful parents.
Shared by Soupee
The eggs that more south than normal eggs and it pretty good taste
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