Animism and Spirits in Thailand
When I learned that the #FriFoto theme for this week is #spirit, I immediately thought of animism. Animism comes from the Latin word anima and means breath, spirit, and life. Animists believe that almost...
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6 Amazing Local Festivals in Thailand (Plan Your Vacation NOW!) – ๖ เทศกาลงานประเพณีท้องถิ่นไทย
Thailand has many festivals, all around the kingdom every month! In our blog today, we’d like to suggest 6 Amazing Local Festivals that you’ll want to mark on your calendar and book your...
Thailand’s Hungry Ghost Festival in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Part 2
(Hauntingly Updated September 14, 2017) It’s probably best to read back through our last post if you haven’t already. Although the festival begins with the tenth full moon and ends 15 days later,...
Thailand’s Hungry Ghost Festival in Nakhorn Si Thammarat, Part 1
(Carefully Updated September 14, 2017) The 10th lunar month is a very special time on the Thai Buddhist calendar, and there are many interesting festivals happening all over Asia. This is a time...