Verstehen · Kapitel 10
Society & Buddhism
Thailand is often called the "Land of Smiles" — yet behind this smile lies a complex society with strict social rules, deep religiosity, and a unique understanding of harmony and hierarchy.
6 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Theravada Buddhism in Everyday Life
Around 95% of Thais are Theravada Buddhists — the oldest surviving school of Buddhism. Unlike Mahayana Buddhism (China,…
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2
The Monarchy in Society
The Thai monarchy is not comparable to European royal families. The king stands at the top of a hierarchy that combines…
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3
Sanuk — The Principle of Pleasure
Sanuk (สนุก) is perhaps the most important word to understand the Thai mentality. It means "fun" or "pleasure," but it…
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Loss of Face — The Invisible Rule
The concept of "Saving Face" (Rักษาหน้า — Raksa Na) is even more important in Thailand than in other Asian societies. "…
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Monks in Everyday Life
Thailand has around 300,000 monks (Bhikkhu) in over 40,000 temples. Monks enjoy the highest social respect — they rank…
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LGBTQ+ in Thailand
Thailand is considered one of the most tolerant countries in Asia for LGBTQ+ travelers — and this is largely true. Tran…
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