-Houses in Thailand
The traditional Thai house is built of wood and is raised on
stilts to protect it from floods. It consists of a large veranda, a
number of rooms offering living and sleeping accommodation, and a
thatched roof. In some places (for example, near Kanchanaburi) you
encounter floating houses that were very much the norm in Bangkok until
the reign of King Mongkut. Modern Thai houses-in the towns at least-
come in a variety of forms and tend to use brick and concrete rather
than wood. However, many still have verandas on the first floor, which
provide good ventilation. Mosquito coils are lit at night to deter these
unwelcome visitors. The more expensive houses will have air-
conditioning units-in the bedrooms, at least- but others make do with
fans. Ceiling fans are a particularly effective means of ventilating a
room.
Most
windows will have mosquito screens to avoid the need for a mosquito
net. Modern houses will have Western-style bathrooms with hot and cold
running water. Others will just have a cold-water shower. Not that it
matters, since in a hot climate showering in cold water is no ordeal.
Where there is no shower appliance in the bathroom you will need to
scoop water from a barrel into a container and throw it over your body.
In older houses and in the country the toilets tend to be of the
"Oriental" type, which means you squat over them rather than sit on
them. If they do not have a flush, you scoop water into a container and
put it down the toilet. You often see people in sarongs bathing in the
rivers and canals. This practice is not to be recommended for visitors,
since the water in such places is often badly polluted.
Most Thais prefer to take people to a restaurant rather than invite them to their homes for a party or meal. One reason is that their homes may be small, or crowded with relations. Well-to-do people who have suitable, and often lavish premises, entertain at home from time to time. If a Thai does invite you to his home, however luxurious or humble, it is a sign that he regards you as a true friend.
On entering the house you should take your shoes off as a sign of respect. There will normally be chairs, but if not you should sit on the floor on your heels, not with your feet sticking out. Don't expect to be shown around the house. Your host will have a specially designated sitting room for receiving visitors, and this is where you should remain. It is a nice idea to take a small gift of flowers, confectionery, or cookies are perfect-attractively wrapped, if possible. Men appreciate brandy or whiskey, unless they happen to be Muslims. But they will not shower you with thanks or even open it in your presence, as this would detract from the worth of the gift.
Most Thais prefer to take people to a restaurant rather than invite them to their homes for a party or meal. One reason is that their homes may be small, or crowded with relations. Well-to-do people who have suitable, and often lavish premises, entertain at home from time to time. If a Thai does invite you to his home, however luxurious or humble, it is a sign that he regards you as a true friend.
On entering the house you should take your shoes off as a sign of respect. There will normally be chairs, but if not you should sit on the floor on your heels, not with your feet sticking out. Don't expect to be shown around the house. Your host will have a specially designated sitting room for receiving visitors, and this is where you should remain. It is a nice idea to take a small gift of flowers, confectionery, or cookies are perfect-attractively wrapped, if possible. Men appreciate brandy or whiskey, unless they happen to be Muslims. But they will not shower you with thanks or even open it in your presence, as this would detract from the worth of the gift.
This author has a Pattaya flower delivery business in Thailand.
She is a locally trained florist and has worked with flowers all her
life. She loves living in Pattaya and in her spare time takes long walks
enjoying the beautiful countryside in and around Pattaya.
As a pattaya florist she has to deal a lot with foreigners, so she has learnt to speak English well and also has some knowledge of Japanese and Korean. She has a blog about flower delivery which customers can use to keep up to date with her latest musings.
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As a pattaya florist she has to deal a lot with foreigners, so she has learnt to speak English well and also has some knowledge of Japanese and Korean. She has a blog about flower delivery which customers can use to keep up to date with her latest musings.
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