Religion in Thailand
Although Thailand is home to many Muslims, Christians and Mahayana Buddhists, the overwhelming majority of Thai people practice Theravada Buddhism. This gentle and serene religion is also sponsored by the Thai government. In fact, Buddhist monks have a special status in Thai society and even benefit from special government schemes, such as free public transport.
Thailand is awash with dazzling temples and displays of traditional Thai architecture - no Thai vacation is complete without exploring at least some of these breathtaking buildings
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Pitching Your House Specification - The Important Factors
You probably already have a good idea of the type, size, layout etc of the house you are planning to build in Thailand for your retirement. After reading this article you may decide to review your ideas.
In the time it has taken to get my house half finished in Pakchong (Pak Chong), Thailand, two colleagues have seen their houses started and completed and at half the cost
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Ayutthaya is a landscape where three rivers join. The place that was once the most prosperous spot in the past where many elegant temples and lively international trade were settled is an island surrounded by rivers. Exactly with a landscape like this the soil must be very fertile. Besides, three rivers mean fishes everywhere.
When the unwelcomed Burmeses came, with strong forts the Thais were capable of defending the Burmese for a long time. When the rainy season came, anywhere near the rivers except the Ayutthaya island was flooded. With plenty of rice and fish, the Thais had food for months while the Burmeses had to go home embarrassingly
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