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Of Hearts and Buddhas

October 8, 2007

Thailand or known as the "Land of Smiles" has become my second home for such time now. Thai people are friendly and tolerant but there are certain do's and don'ts I observe, and try to live by everyday.

I avoid touching people on the head as it is regarded as a holy part of the body. I must not use my feet in pointing objects or to anybody, opposite to what I do in the Philippines before. Here it's badly prohibited as it shows a big insult to do such thing.

They have less noise pollution on the streets as drivers avoid unnecessary blowing of horns. Instead, they use the headlights to warn fellow drivers.

Thais are softspoken and respectful. Their regular conversations using a cellphone are like whispers to me. They always say the words "kha" used by females or "krap" used by males, similar to po and opo in Pilipino.

People here does the Wai (praying hands), the traditional Thai greetings used instead of a handshake. This gesture could also be done in asking apology, saying thank you or paying respect to elders and VIPs.

Being here had brought me lots of good things in almost all aspects of my life. This is where my heart belongs for now. My faith has kept me grounded in a Buddhist land.

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Photo Assignment # 5;
Theme: hearts;
Title: Of Hearts and Buddhas;
Location: Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Bangkok

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Previous Comments

same here, i’ve learned a lot from the Thais, they’re very respectful and polite.

i love the photo! such a nice colorful capture.

Posted by tidbits at October 10, 2007, 11:18 pm

thanks Te =) naka hingagaw 1 shot sa Night Bazaar…late na kami abi naka puli last Sunday after prayer meeting last ky may Parish Mission meeting pa that night so we dropped by Night Bazaar to eat some pizza…post b-day celebration daw hambal ni Ng Connie…i was blessed to be at the right place and at the right time.

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