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Thailand, formerly known as Siam,
is a land rich in art, culture and
tradition. Today, thanks to modern
technology, higher education and standards
of living, economic and social advancement
and improved infrastructure, Thailand
is known as one of the most progressive
countries in south-east Asia.
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Thailand also boasts a highly competitive
edge as a destination for conferences,
product launches, personal events
and weddings. There are many reasons
for Thailand’s popularity for such
events, including a vast choice of
locations, a world famous cuisine
and a depth of human resources. In
choosing Thailand for your wedding
function, you will experience excellent
service standards, reasonable prices,
advanced technology, great accommodation,
scrumptious cuisine, stunning tourist
attractions and of course the natural
warmth and charm of the Thai people.
Your
wedding is guaranteed to be a unique
and memorable experience for you and
your guests, whether the setting be
on a mountain top, on the beach, under
the sea, by the river, in a tropical
garden or in the trendy and vibrant
capital of Bangkok.
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FACTS
ABOUT THAILAND
- Geography : Thailand has a land
area of 513,115 sq.km., bordered by Malaysia
(South), Myanmar (West & North), Laos
(North & East), and Cambodia (Southeast)
- Climate : Temperatures
vary from 19
to 38.
Average temperatures are about 29.
Humidity ranges from 66 - 82.8%.
- Seasons : Summer (March
to May), Rainy (June to October), Cool Season
(November to February)
- Population : 68,000,000
approximately.
- Language : Thai is the
national language. English is widely understood
in cities.
- Religion : Buddhist 92.55%,
Muslim 5.29%, Christian 1.34%, Others 0.79%
- Government : A constitutional
monarchy headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
- National flag : The red,
white and blue bands symbolize the Nation,
Buddhism and the Monarchy respectively.
- Clothing : Thin cotton
is best. A jacket or sweater may be necessary
in the cool season, especially in the mountainous
area of the North or North-east.
- Electricity : 220 volts
50 cycles throughout the country.
- Water : Drink only bottled
or boiled water.
- Local time : GMT + 7
hours.
- Business hours : Most
offices open from 8:30 - 17:30 hrs., Monday
to Friday. General banking hours are Monday
to Friday, 9:30 hrs. - 15:30 hrs.
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CUSTOMS
- Thailand is a Buddhist country where Buddha
images are held sacred. Sacrilegious acts
are punishable by imprisonment even if committed
by foreign visitors.
- Thai people hold their King and Queen
and the Royal Family in great reverence,
and so won’t tolerate foreigners talking
about them in disrespect.
- Generally, Thai women are conservative.
So don’t touch them without their consent.
- Dress properly when entering a Buddhist
temple. Mini-skirts and shorts are not allowed.
Shoes should be removed before going inside
the hall of worship. Ladies must not on
any account touch a Buddhist monk, give
things directly to him or receive things
directly from him.
- Intimacies between man and woman should
not be shown in public. Sunbathing in the
nude is prohibited.
- Traditionally, Thais greet each other
with a ‘Wai’ (by pressing the palms together
at the chest). If someone ‘Wais’ to you,
you should ‘Wai’ back (except when ‘Wai-ed’
by a child).
- You may call Thais by their first names;
use the title “Khun” for adults.
- Thai people smile to express gladness
and happiness, to thank for small services,
to return the ‘Wai’ (a way of greeting)
of children, and even to excuse small inconveniences.
- Do not touch a person’s head, nor ruffle
his/her hair. The head is considered the
highest and noblest part of the body. A
sincere apology should be offered immediately
if you touch someone’s head unintentionally.
- Avoid placing your feet on the table while
sitting. Never use your foot to point things
out or to touch any part of the body of
anyone, which is considered rude.
- When entering a Thai house, you are expected
to remove your shoes. |
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