Tag Archives: Thai culture
The Ancient City of Sukhothai Posted by sasha on Mar 19, 2015
While most tourists come to Thailand for sun and sand on the islands or outdoor adventure in the north, there are also quite a few historical sights that are worth a visit throughout the country. One such place is Sukhothai (สุโขทัย), the first capital of Siam established during the 13th century. With a name meaning…
Thai Personal Pronouns and Verb “to Be” Posted by sasha on Mar 16, 2015
Build up your Thai skills through our “Beginner Thai” video series. In the 6th lesson, learn personal pronouns and the verb “to be.”
Politeness in Thai Culture Posted by sasha on Jan 26, 2015
Politeness is a very important part of Thai culture, but of course there are differences between the Thai and Western ways of being polite. While the people in Thailand are generally quite friendly and understanding – which is not surprising considering tourism is the biggest industry in the country – a little politeness goes a…
Polite Particles in Thai – Krap and Ka Posted by sasha on Jan 15, 2015
Politeness is incredibly important in Thai culture, and it starts with what you say. Learn how to use the polite particles “krap” and “ka” in this short language video.
White Temple and Black House Video Tour Posted by sasha on Oct 14, 2014
Tour the “Heaven and Hell of Architecture” in northern Thailand – the White Temple and Black House of Chiang Rai – in this short video.
A Crash Course in Thailand Posted by sasha on Sep 23, 2014
Take a crash course in Thailand with this short video. In just 4 minutes, learn about the geography, language, religion, landscape, cuisine, government, and culture of this fascinating southeast Asian country. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for further videos on all things Thai.
15 Great Posts About Thailand and Thai Posted by sasha on Sep 10, 2014
We’re thrilled to be back online with the Thai Language and Culture blog after a couple of months off. I’m especially excited to write about Thailand and the language and culture of this fascinating country since I just booked a trip there for next month. This will be my fourth time visiting Thailand, and I’m…