Thai royal traditions give the utmost importance and reverence to the royal institution. The royal family are regarded as demi-gods. Upon their death, a large construction of a cremation site which is ..

The story of Red Purse Money is one part of Thai history that has been passed down but has never been proven or recorded clearly in historical records. It is said that King Rama III saved money that he..

The reign of King Chulachomklao or King Rama V of Rattanakosin (1868-1900) was the period in which the Kingdom of Siam was undergoing a tremendous change due to the cultural influx from the West. So wa..

The use of the rupee, the unit of currency in India, began when British merchants bought and sold goods – especially teak wood in Myanmar and the Lanna Kingdom. The money used in the Lanna Kingdom ..

Water is essential for all living beings. It is normally used for consumption and for cleansing. However, in some cultures, water is regarded as having ceremonial importance. In India, the country of H..

Suwannaphum, where Thailand is situated today, has been inhabited since before 6 BE. The inhabitants of this area were conducting trade with other neighbouring communities. In the beginning, the direct..

According to Brahmin-Hindu belief, Yama is the god of death. His abode is Yama-Pura or Yama-Loka, located in the south cardinal direction, outside the cosmos. His palace is named Kalichi. His throne is..

If one asks of Thais which Buddha figure they hold in the highest regard, ninety percent of the responses would be “The Emerald Buddha”. This object of national veneration draws a huge crowd of Tha..