A short article about changes to the wellness industry in Thailand, relative to the practice of traditional Thai massage.
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Sai Sin: The Blessed String Bracelets of Thailand
An overview of the popular cotton string bracelets (sai sin) which are blessed by monks and revered teachers and common among Thai Buddhists.
What’s in a wat?
An overview of the individual components of the wat, a Thai Buddhist spiritual and social center. The article includes the names and uses of each individual building contained in a wat complex.
Molam – Folk music from Eastern Thailand
A description of the traditional folk music from eastern Thailand.
Wat Ram Poeng Meditation Center
A complete description of the meditation monastery at Wat Ram Poeng, Chiang Mai, which offers meditation retreats for Thai people and foreigners. The article includes contact details, overview of programs, prayers, and other information.
Thipanet Amulet Market in Chiang Mai
An article about the little-known amulet market in Chiang Mai.
The wai – a Thai cultural greeting
General information about the wai, a traditional Thai greeting made with the hands in prayer position. Which wai should you use.. and to whom?
How to get a massage in Thailand
A Thai language tutorial using vocabulary specific to Thai massage. Includes Thai script and English translations for various aspects of the typical Thai massage.
Midnight Food Offerings to the Monks
At certain temples, there are 'midnight alms' during a full moon which takes place on a Wednesday. This article talks about where to go in Chiang Mai for such "Wednesday Full Moon Offerings."
UNESCO recognizes Wat Pho with Memory of the World award
Wat Pho earns the UNESCO Memory of the World award, which is given as official recognition of being of 'outstanding universal value.'