Culture

"Thailand’s culture is both timeless and evolving — rooted in traditions that span centuries while adapting to modern influences. From Buddhist festivals, temple life to contemporary art, cuisine, and youth trends, culture frames how society works and how business gets done. For expats and investors, understanding cultural codes is essential to building trust and navigating opportunity.Here, The Thailand Advisor unpacks how tradition and modern identity coexist, shaping Thailand’s unique story'

Salt Lake to Siam: Mormonism Meets Thailand’s Buddhist Heart

By David Chen

/ 1 Nov 2025

The new Bangkok Latter-day Saints temple, with its ivory spires and English signage.

Thailand: From Vacation Paradise to Your Second Home

Thailand captivates travelers with its beauty, affordability, and culture — but for many, a vacation isn’t enough. With new long-stay visas, easy property ownership, and a welcoming lifestyle, Thailand is becoming the world’s favorite second home.

By David Chen

/ 22 Oct 2025

Monk crossing the Chao Phraya River at sunrise with Wat Arun in the background, symbolizing Thailand’s spiritual calm and architectural grace.

Winter in Thailand: The Season That Makes Locals Fall in Love Again

Thailand’s “winter” isn’t cold — it’s clarity. From November to February, the heat softens, skies turn gold, and the country hums with energy. Tourists chase warmth, investors chase returns, and locals rediscover why this fleeting cool season feels like freedom itself.

By Nicha Vora

/ 22 Oct 2025

Friends sharing laughter at a rooftop beer garden in Bangkok during Thailand’s cool season, under warm tungsten lights and a hazy December night sky.

Cracking the Thai Social Code: 5 Unwritten Rules Expats Learn the Hard Way

Navigating Thai culture means learning the unspoken rules locals live by instinct. We explore five subtle social codes—from the meaning behind a Thai smile to the habit of never saying 'no'—that foreigners often only discover after a stumble or two.

By Nicha Vora

/ 13 Oct 2025

A Western man accidentally spills a drink at a Bangkok street stall, while the Thai vendor smiles kindly and gestures that it's okay.

Thailand’s Supercar Obsession – Mall Glamour, Red Bull Roots, the Need for Speed

Supercars in Thailand aren’t just vehicles — they’re symbols of wealth, power, and aspiration. From Red Bull’s global racing legacy to Bangkok malls lined with Lamborghinis and Ferraris, the Kingdom’s obsession with speed reflects its unique mix of luxury, status, and spectacle.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 11 Oct 2025

Bang Kachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung Hides More Than You Think

Across the Chao Phraya lies Bang Kachao, Bangkok’s “Green Lung.” A hidden oasis of bike paths, floating markets, and rare wildlife, preserved by history and culture. Discover secrets even locals don’t know.

By Nicha Vora

/ 2 Oct 2025

Bang Kachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung Hides More Than You Think