Thai Culture

Thailand is a fascinating mix of monarchy and Buddhism. They are so intertwined in the consciousness of the nation that it’s hard to see where one ends and the other begins. Reverence for the King & Queen, and the deepest respect for the dominant Buddhist religion is coupled with an extraordinary tolerance of other religions and races. Rightly known as The Land of Smiles, the people are very friendly and welcoming.

Temples of astonishing beauty abound – with at least one in every village, and more than a hundred in Chiang Mai city alone!

Spectacular mountain landscapes frame a polyglot population of varied ethnic origins. Tai Lue, Tai Yai, Chinese, Indian, Hmong, Lisu, Lahu, Akkha combine cultures and traditions to create this land of vivid colours and contrasts, aptly known as “Amazing Thailand”.

Some of the annual festivals in Thailand are truly amazing spectacles of colour, action and excitement…