MangoMonkey THAI Culture Page

THAILAND'S CULTURE & PEOPLE

MangoMonkey Foods is proud to present this page to share with you Amazing Thailand, it's people, beaches, mountains, unique nature and culture.

Click onto the video below of your choice, sit back and relax while you learn.

I REALLY WANT TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU!!!

I am going to take you on a trip to Thailand right from your computer screen.

Find out what I fell in love with this Amazing place he calls home. I'm sure you will be intrigued.

After watching a few of these wonderful videos, whether you have been to Thailand and homesick for your new "home away from home",

or just want more... Come to a MangoMonkey Restaurant near you or try one of our MangoMonkey Products at home to

sooth your soul and bring you back to the place we call the 'Land of Smiles'. - Chef Dom

But for now...click on your video...expand it to full page and turn up the volume, just to give you that 'being there' experience.

Point of Reference: 35฿ (Thai Baht) = $1.00 therefore 100฿ = $2.85

His Royal Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)

For more information Click on the King's Photo.

Buddhism in Thailand

Bhikkhu Nirodho Contemplation of Death

Why Wai?

Most people in the west believe putting your two open palms together is a position of prayer. However, it's origins come from Asia

The word comes from Wāi which is a town in Sātārā District in Mahārāshtra, India. A place well known for its Buddhist caves as well as Hindu/Brahmin temples.

The gesture of the wai is a high form or showing respect, and was used by warriors in Asia and Near Eastern Asia to show the hands as empty and without weapon.

In Thailand, it is commonly used as a sign of respect, loving kindness and devotion depending on where the hands are held. Highest at forehead for King, Monk/Holy person, Teacher, then in front of face for boss, parent, elder and lastly for friends, general public and those of equal social status held with thumbs at chest solar plexus.

Thailand's Hilltribes People

AHKA Hilltribes people

Hmong (meaw) Hillstribe people

NOTE: If you have a family member that survived combat in the Vietnam war and are given the opportunity to meet a Hmong person, whether in Thailand, Vietnam, China, Myanmar and especially in the USA.

No matter how young or old, please do not hesitate or be shy to walk up to them and tell them you want to thank their family and people for helping to keep your family member out of harm's way. If for no other reason thank them for our county. Their undying loyalty and commitment to our troops during the Vietnam war has never been surpassed by another people.

They are a people who live life simply and have been unjustly persecuted.

As you watch these videos, you will realize all Hilltribes are increasingly in danger of losing they way of life for nothing more than their pursuit of happiness to live unmolested by society.

THAI HOLIDAYS

THAI NEW YEAR/SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST WATERFIGHT,

WHERE EVEN THE POLICE ARM THEMSELVES WITH WATERGUNS!!!

Great fun! Very Wet!!!

Thai Tourism

Beaches

Some of the most beautiful beaches and waters of the world.

Average water tempuratures run between 80-85F.

Thailand by Region

Chef Dom's Home Island - Koh Samui

Dancing Thai Traditional - 4 Region's Styles

Healthcare & Medical Tourism

Thailand is world renowned for its very inexpensive 1st Class Health & Medical care. It has become a top alternative to man Americans either uninsured or just wanting a better class of care and treatment without the breathtaking cost.

Sheikhs, Kings and Presidents trust their personal medical needs to Thai hospitals like Bangkok's Bumrungrad International Hosptal which is Asia's No.#1 hospital and more reminiscent of a 5 Star Hotel than hospital. See for yourself. Many Thai hospitals now take private insurance companies since it is in their best interest as well.

TOP MEDICALCARE AT 1/10th the COST?! NO KIDDING!!!

Extensive Check ups with complete blood, urine and panel examines for the cost of a U.S. Doctor's Office visit.

Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery

Health Spas

Massage

200฿ = $5.70 (8/2009)

Average price per hour

If you don't have the time spend all day in a Health Spa,

you might consider your daily Thai Massage.

I like mine on the beach. Here is another guy that does too.

Nightlife

While it would be inappropriate to show you 'every' form of nightlife in Thailand, the following will keep even the biggest club and party people happy.

FULL MOON PARTY

There is nothing like, nothing better than Thailand's Koh Phangan Island's

FULL MOON PARTY!! NOTHING!!!

Shopping

Sports

BEER BARS!!!

Hey!!! It's a sport!!! I mean if 'POKER' is considered a sport, then so can drinking beer!!! Because you do more lifting than you do in poker, it gets harder the more you do, and if you do it competitively, then next day your sure to be very sore!

Still not buying it? TOO BAD!

Golf

Muay Thai Boxing

Scuba Diving

Thai Food

Thai Food at it's Best

FRESH, HEALTHY, DELICIOUS & ADVENTUROUS