Religion & Culture

Magha Buja Magha Buja is a Buddhist festival that is observed in Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR., Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. It commemorates an important event during the lifetime of the Lord Buddha called the Fourfold Assembly. On the full moon night of the third...

Ghost Festival (Phi Ta Khon) - A joyous and colourful celebration of life! Centuries ago, Prince Vessantara (Buddha in his previous life), embarked on a journey and didn’t return for a long time. Subsequently, his followers grew tired and gave up on any hope of his...

Ghosts matter To Thai people, spirits are everywhere – in trees, plants, boats, on the ground and in the house. Although a Buddhist country, animism, Hinduism, Taoism and superstition also form part of Thai beliefs. This is evidenced by the lovingly tended spirit...