WELCOME TO OUR PRESENTATION

MEMBERS IN MY GROUP:
1. Huỳnh Dương Băng Băng
2. Trần Văn Sĩ Ben
3. Nguyễn Thị Khánh Vân
4. Trần Ngọc Minh Thảo
5. Liên Kim Nhi
 Nine parts in our presentation:
1. General information 6. Attitude
2. Language 7. Values
3. Appearance 8. Belief
4. Food 9. Culture
5. Communication style
GENERAL INFORMATION
Capital: Bangkok
Population: 69.9 million
Area: 513,115 sq km (198,115 sq miles)
Major language: Thai
Major religion: Buddhism
Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 78
years (women)
Currency: Baht
BANGKOK THAILAND FLAG
THAILAND MAP THAILAND CURRENCY
 LANGUAGE

Thailand, and its neighbor Laos, are dominated by

languages of the Southwestern Tai family. Karen
languages are spoken along the border with
Burma, Khmer is spoken near Cambodia and Malay in
the south near Malaysia.
The Thai language is comprised of 44 consonants, 32
vowels and five tones in Thai pronunciation.
LANGUAGE IN THAILAND
 APPEARANCE
HOW IMPORTANT IS APPEARANCE IN THAILAND?
 THE WAY YOU LOOK IS EVERYTHING
 FOOD

Thai cuisine is well known for its spiciness.

The secret to Thai food is a balance of five flavors:
sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spic.
Fish sauce is often used in a similar way salt is, as it
mellows the taste.
RICE is the staple food for Thais, eaten with Most THAI NOODLES are
most meals, from breakfast to dessert. made of rice.
Traditional THAI DESSERTS are Thailand is undoubtedly a
quite sweet, made predominately nation of FRUITS.
from various combinations.
COMMUNICATION STYLE
 I. THE WAI

There are 3 levels of “WAI”:

- “WAI” monks, priest, royal
family
- “WAI” highly respected people
(teacher, parents)
- “WAI” older people or people
with the same level.
THREE TYPES OF “WAI”
 MEETING ETIQUETTE

Waiting for Thai friend or host to introduce you.

Using first name.
Being rude but not to return it.
 COMMUNICATION

Non-verbal communication
Smiling culture
Using foot to point at stuff is not allowed.
Pointing index finger at someone is
impolite gesture.
ATTITUDES
VALUES
 1. Buddhism
Buddhists have believed strongly in Buddhism.
Buddhism makes its way into everyday life in
Thailand in various ways.
Buddhist holidays occur regularly throughout the
year.
 2. The Family Values
1. Thais will usually live with their family
2. Family is as important as a spouse
3. Family is more important than a job
4. Thais take care of elderly parents
5. There’s little privacy in Thai families
6. Thais will have careers their parents want them to
have.
 SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS

1. Do not cut the hair on Wednesday.

2. Lucky person finish the last piece.
3. Don’t leave home if you hear a gecko!
4. If you dream of a snake, you will meet your soul mate.
5. If you right eye twitches it means something bad is going
to happen to you, but if it is the left eye you will have good
luck.
FESTIVAL
 1. WATER FESTIVAL (SONGKRAN)

-Takes place over three days (April 13th-15th)

- Khao San Road (the backpacking heartland of Bangkok)

- Silom Road (the entire road closed off to traffic)
 Tha Pae Gate in
Songkran in PATTAYA
the Old City in Chiang Mai
 Lantern Festival (Yi Peng)

 - Yee Peng Festival is celebrated on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month ever year.
 - It is believed that the rivers are filled to their fullest and the moon is at its brightest.
 - Colourful hanging lanterns and flag decorations are released into the sky.
 WEDDING
Pre-wedding customs and traditions Traditional Thai wedding rites
 Sin Sot or Ransom
 Khao Kwun

 Traditional gifts
 Puk Mea
 Dos and don’ts at a Thai wedding

Should not wear black clothes

Never sit with crossed legged position before a
monk or at a temple
Should give cash gift in the same envelope
 Funerals
 Bathing Ceremony

Funeral Prayer
Cremation
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!