Reflection of the place (it’s society), culture and tourism, after research

After a high intense research to gain more knowledge about the culture in Thailand, I felt that Thailand is very efficient in preserving their culture while they modernised their cities at the same time. This is the reason why tourists are attracted to Asia countries, because most of them are very rich in culture and it is something Westerners are interested in because in their Western countries, most do not have cultures. To add on, Thailand is one of the most famous countries in Asia, besides Korea, Japan and Vietnam etc, to continue their culture till today.

The Thais living in Bangkok are more educated and although they may not live in tribal areas and villages like in the past, they still practice their traditions and are very proud of their culture.

From my research, I found out that most of the festivals and events celebrated in Thailand throughout the years are mostly connected to the Thai’s cultures and traditions. This shows that the local people respect and appreciate their culture and make it a point to dedicate days to the cultures.

The country also focuses on tourists’ needs and wants because the tourism industry is one of the main sectors of the economy. However, the government does not only focus on the attractions for tourists, but they also make sure that the tourists are interacting with the Thai culture while they are visiting Thailand at the same time. One way that they let tourists know a little about the culture, is through the printing of elephants through stamps and other souvenirs. When tourists look at the souvenirs, they are reminded that the elephant is a respected animal in the country. Another way is that the King’s picture is imprinted on every Thai dollar bank note and coins. The country has a very deep respect for the royal family, and they are very proud of their King. Therefore, when tourists see the King’s face on the money, they are also reminded that the King is part of their culture and will be more careful of how they behave in the country.

To suit tourists’ needs, when they visit the Ganesh Temple in Nakhon Nayok province, the government has built a Ganesh museum beside the temple. It contains a collection of Ganesh statues. This museum has been set up due to the high increase in the number of tourists coming to the province to visit the temple. Although a museum containing the Ganesh statues is not part of a temple, it is still being set up to accommodate tourists’ wants to know more about the Thais’ beliefs in the elephant-headed God.