Thailand in Foreign Sight

One of unique Thai trandition is their clock system. Different from 24-hour system, Thai people also use 6-hour clock.

Sometimes foreigner might wonder how the colors of King or Queen decided.
The colors of King and Queen are according to the their birthdays. In Thai tradition, there is an astrological rule that assigns color for each day of the week.

The national religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism. The most Thai culture is based on their religion; and foreigners would easily find that Thai calendar is in Buddhist Era. There are also many Buddhist temples which attract tourists. As Buddhism is widely spead in Thailand, it is common to run into a monk not only in the temples but also on the road. Monks in Thailand are highly respected, and there are a few rules people should remember.