- 1). Browse websites like learnthaiculture.com, which is a site that has helpful articles about different aspects of Thai culture. There are articles that range from explaining Thailand as a community-based culture to why it is important to maintain your temper in this society. These articles will help give you some more insight into understand this new culture.
- 2). Visit a tourism-based website like tourismthailand.org, where you can find information on specific Thai festivals and can have access to links about Thai culture and tradition.
- 3). Read books based in Thailand to get a feel for the country. Your local library should have some of these books, like "Bangkok People" by James Eckardt or "Mad Dog and Co." by Chart Korbjitti. If you want a wider selection you can go to a nearby bookstore or visit online booksellers to have access to a cheaper, used selection.
- 4). Watch Thai movies to get a sense of the culture. Although movies can portray a distorted version of reality, they will still give you some insight into Thai culture. Some well-received firms are the Ong Bak trilogy and Siam Renaissance.
- 5). Eat at a local Thai restaurant. Familiarizing yourself with Thai cuisine is a big part of learning about Thai culture. Be adventurous and branch away from the pad Thai; instead try dishes that you would never usually order.
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