Cultural learnings of Thailand for make benefit glorious nation of Malaysia Boleh

OK, they have come back from Thailand. They have visited Bangkok and Chiang Mai. She likes the Chatuchak weekend market while he likes the Loft in Siam Center. As Thailand has different culture and environment, perhaps it will be good to know if the Malaysia Bolehland can adopt some of the things. There are...

(1) Long live the King

No doubt the Thais like their King. You can see the King poster in every corner. There was one time the King wore a pink jacket (as contrast with the royal yellow color), pink has become a hot color. There was one time also when the King wore a wrist band. And it become a hit for the Thais. Everyone has the orange wrist band and pink shirt. Well, we don't even bother what our Sultans wear.

(2) New airport

The new Survanabhumi airport is so big and crowded. I think I'm a bit ashamed of our KLIA. Though the interior design might not be as extravaganza as KLIA, there are some parts which are bold and creative. Check out the male toilet.

(3) Fruit juice

Fresh squeezed orange juice sold for 10 Baht per bottle. Fresh blended fruit juice from 10 Baht as well. And it's at every corner of the street. No such thing in KL/PJ.

(4) Monk priority

Respect the monk. They have a designated seat. What about the elderly and the pregnant women? Maybe Malaysia should consider a designated seat for....

(5) Tailor

Somehow I just realized that there are lots of tailor shop in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Have made a suit which cost a fraction in KL/PJ.

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Kaoshiung

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