Temples are the religion places that can be found in everywhere in Thailand. Temples for Buddhist are same as churches for Christian. At least, every small village has one temple. Temples is the center of Thais’ life. In every religion day (about 4 times a month), Thais will go to temples and have some activities, such as preaching by priest, making a merit, praying or even though meeting with other people. In every ceremony or celebration, temple is also the first and important place to go, for example activity after children born, finding the name for child, marry, funeral, Thailand’s New Year day(March 13), etc (Esterik 65) (Keyes 36-37).
2006-11-29 07:50:58
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answered by Pey 7
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When a child is born, the parent will take the child’s birth date to the monk for a prediction and ask for a blessing and a name for a child. When a boy grows up, he usually becomes a Sammanen (young monk) and is educated at the temple because Thai people think that the boy will one day become the head of his family. Every man should spend some time as a monk before he gets married, so that he can learn the dharma and the art of living collectively in a peaceful way. As a Sammanen, a boy will learn to read and write and gain other knowledge as well as the teaching of the lord Buddha. Girls learn household management from their mothers. After finishing his education, a man who wants a family life will leave the monkhood to marry, but those who are really interested in Dharma will continue as monks, studying, and strictly practicing spirituality in an effort to attain salvation. They will also preach the Dharma, as they realize it is the most valuable guide for the whole community.
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2006-11-29 10:12:04
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answered by Thailady40 3
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Thailand is a Buddahist culture. Although there are some Muslim communities in the south.
Thai's greet each other using what is called a
Wai. They put their hands together in a prayer and bow.
A Wai is also used to say thank you or to show respect.
Thailand is a Monarchy. All Thai's show loyalty to their king.
Thai's have many customs that are similar to China. They celebrate The Chinese new year.
2006-11-29 12:12:05
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answered by Anonymous
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This guy does not have his priorities good. even although that wages in Thailand are in many situations very low compared to the west, he must be contributing a minimum of something. I have heard of numerous Thai adult men who make as low as 8-10,000 Baht (£one hundred and sixty - £2 hundred) in preserving with month and nonetheless take care of to make contributions to their little ones and family contributors, in various of situations leaving themselves with next to not something. As a westerner this Thai guy will assume you're wealthy, even although that you'll be able to nicely be an average individual residing on the breadline contained in the united kingdom, hence he ought to target to interrupt out without helping you. in spite of the indisputable fact that if he despatched you some pounds a week, it ought to element out that he's committed and that money ought to move far in Thailand and ought to perhaps be a mandatory chew of his earnings. you ought to call for that he sends your funds - not for help, yet to confirm how committed and in contact he's - if he would not ignore HIM - a Thai women people ought to maximum probable go away him if he behaved in this manor to her. also, does he have the different little ones and relationships? without being harsh, Thai adult men do have a infamous popularity of being butterfly's.
2016-11-27 22:01:34
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answered by schecter 4
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Sanuk having fun in all you do
Saving face and not getting angry or confronting
Respect for status, wealth, profession and age.
Making merit, charity, generosity and keeping the spirit gods happy with prayers, devotions, gifts, money and food.
Leading a good, honourable life will help in the next life.
2006-11-30 06:13:10
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answered by kenjinuk 5
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Well just coming out of the womb, they don't believe in much of anything.
2006-11-30 02:20:34
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answered by Mark K 1
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that they will be the next dali lama
2006-11-29 15:49:55
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answered by Anonymous
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