Strange Superstitions And Beliefs In Thailand

Thailand is full of culture, beliefs and superstitions. As japan, India and other countries, Thailand too have bizarre beliefs and superstitions in which they believe and follow.

Here are the unusual superstitions which you can find in the country:

Haircut on Wednesday brings bad luck

A haircut on Wednesday is considered to bring bad luck but is also known to be an auspicious day. Many hairdressers are closed on Wednesday without any solid reason. It is believed that this comes from the royal family who have their haircuts on Wednesday and hence, a reason for common people to be prohibited from having a haircut on Wednesday.

Pointing at rainbow brings bad luck

It is believed in the land of smiles that if you point at a rainbow then your fingers will fall off and the same goes for the royal family too. So, it is advised to point with all your fingers and the palm of your hand.

Dreaming of snakes is considered lucky

Snakes might be scary but it is believed that if you dream of a snake wrapping around your body that means your soulmate is on their way. And in case you already have one, then it means that somebody is having a crush on you.

Complimenting a baby is not good

Babies are cute but in Thailand, complimenting or calling a baby cute is not considered to be good because it is pondered as that the Ghost will take the baby away. So, even if they call a baby cute, they make an unpleasant face.

Caution for thai drivers

For the drivers in Thailand, it is believed that they need to honk when passing by dangerous corners where many accidents have occured. This allows to greet the ghost and spirit living in that corner.

One step at a time

there is a quote "Step after step and you will make it". That is what is said about our careers too. In Thailand, it is believed that while using the stairs, you should take one step at a time or else you will fail in your career.

Important dates are asked by monks

In a country like Thailand, Monks are highly respected and are considered superior. It is thought that whenever any date and day has to be set up for a wedding or any important event, then it has to be decided by a monk.