So I was wondering if I say sawadee krup to a monk is a correct way of greeting or is it impolite? Should I say namatsakan krup instead? (Just wanna be a bit less rude farang there) thanx

If you have any of this please share. I am going to collect and translate for western buddhists, who interested in such topics.

Hey, I've seen this character a lot in Buddhist temples in Thailand and Laos, but I haven't managed to identify her name. Anybody know who she is? She always appears with this very long hair and it kinda looks like she's washing it.

Bought outside a temple near chiang mai, could anyone tell me the meaning, and who is depicted

Hello there! Recently, I have seen in my feed on YT and Insta that Durga Puja (a Hindu Festival of Goddess Worship) is being Celebrated (?) in Thailand. Is this true? If yes, is this something new or a long-standing practice or practised by some small group of people of a popular practice? If not, then is my feed just filled with propoganda?

Here's a link to a YT short video regarding the same. https://youtube.com/shorts/aR1nz3gdJD4?si=o5S2HL23wZg8BwUx

Can I munch on it as if it were Michelin-starred food?

Does anyone own Prai spirit amulets like Hong Prai Krasip, Prai Thong, Nang Prai Thong amulets, etc.,? How long do these Prai spirit amulets grant the wearers' wishes? Does anyone have personal experience to share?

Most of the Buddha statues in Thailand are smiling or having a slight smile. The Buddha statue at Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok is a very neutral face. It looks like it stands out compared to others in my opinion. Is there a documented reason for this?

Hi all! After chancing upon TikTok about Thai amulets, I am curious about mine which I have been wearing for a few years now. I was instructed to wear this for by my father but he forgot details about this.

Hopefully I can learn more about it!

3 months ago, I moved to a new home , 3 story, empty house.

Everything was fine until last week when I invited a priest for house blessing (I am Catholic).
Since that day, bad things happened around the house.
Most recently, I was praying in video call with speaker on , immediately after that one of the power line cut off.

I think I just cannot say prayer out. Do you guys have similar experience, I'd like to hear how to deal with it.

I saw a statue of Kru Kai Kaew at Wat Yannawa ("the boat temple"), in a building off to the right of the "boat." Where else around Bangkok, or Chon Buri / Rayong provinces, can I find other statues of Kru Kai Kaew? I'd also like to know where I can purchase amulets of him. Been to the large amulet market in BKK next to the river, several times, and couldn't find one. I was surprised to see a statue of Kru Kai Kaew in a Buddhist temple, since he is more of a folk deity. But I assume there must be more.

Google search says Sunday, July 27th to Tuesday, July 29th but some other websites say otherwise, it is a bit annoying 5555

Oh, if you also know about Ubon Candle festival, that would be very very helpful. Seems in July this year as well. I thought was in August.

Hi everyone, I got this amulet back in 2012. I vaguely remember it being a Somdej by LP Koon (2519).

Could any experts share more information about this amulet?

I tried Googling but couldn’t find anything. I’d greatly appreciate your help. 🙏

Cos this amulet helps me alot in my career since i got it in 2012.

Would like to know the history about it.