Thailand has been and continues to be AMAZING! One of the cultural aspects I have learned to love and appreciate is the feeling of respect. Thai people perform a wai, which is a small bow shown to elders and those of higher status. Thai people respect not only each other, but also the world around them. As a primarily Buddhist country, the idea of reincarnation rests silently on both religious and non-religious Thai hearts. They try hard to not harm animals or even insects. Stray dogs run rampant throughout Thailand and even claim territories all over Chiang Mai University, but the dogs are not killed or scared off. Instead they are fed and kept safe from cars and other dangers. Other animals like cats and even insects are also kept safe from harm.
Thai people also construct Spirit Houses on land where they have built buildings. The Spirit House is created to house any spirits that were displaced during the construction process. This is a way of paying respect according to traditional Thai custom. Although I do not share the same religion with much of Thailand, I have grown to deeply understand and appreciate the feeling of respect and love that the Thai people bestow upon people and the environment. Shown in this entry is a picture of a Spirit House at Chiang Mai University.
Love from Thailand,
Brenna Biggs
Thai people also construct Spirit Houses on land where they have built buildings. The Spirit House is created to house any spirits that were displaced during the construction process. This is a way of paying respect according to traditional Thai custom. Although I do not share the same religion with much of Thailand, I have grown to deeply understand and appreciate the feeling of respect and love that the Thai people bestow upon people and the environment. Shown in this entry is a picture of a Spirit House at Chiang Mai University.
Love from Thailand,
Brenna Biggs