Thailand | Naren - Keiver

 Thailand and Colombia have different ways of Non-verbal communication. We can find a lot of differences but overall with have to understand that in Thai culture people keeps physic distance while in our culture physical touch is essential. Thai non-verbal communication is emphasized in showing respect and politeness. One example of the non-verbal communication of the Thai people is the traditional Thai greeting known as the "Wai" which consists in a slight bow with hands pressed together in a prayer like-position. This is different from the way we do it in Colombia, here hugs, kisses on the cheek, and handshakes are the most common ways to greet. Keeping the eye contact is also considered respectful in Thailand, the same as Colombia, where keeping the eye contact is essential for people to feel heard. Both countries use facial expressions and gestures to show emotions and intentions, but the interpretations of the signals can be very much different. Also, in Colombia the non...

                                                                   Hofstede Model: Colombia vs. Thailand 4 Problems that a Thai person could have studying in Barranquilla based on the Hofstede Model A Thai person that comes to study to Colombia might find diverse problems because of culture shock. Although the Hofstede Model indicates that Colombia and Thailand have some similarities, there are still a lot of things that can be a problem for a Thai person who studies in Barranquilla. One of the problems that they can experience is the power dynamics in Colombian education, it might be a challenge for them to relate appropriately with professors or any kind of "superiors" because some of then might expect a high degree of deference and respect. A second problem to take into account is  the variations or differences ...

So, we were thinking about some common stereotypes about Thailand and we started investigating if they were true or at least similar to what we tought or, on the contrary, they were totally different than what we believed. First of all, a very common stereotype about Thailand is that there are sex workers everywhere. After investigating, it turns out that it doesn't differ of what we think. Eventought the prostitution is illegal in that country, it is a very big problem and we can find a lot of research about its correlation with the propagation of VIH/SIDA in Thailand. There are approximately 300,000 sex workers in Thailand.       Thailand Prostitution Another stereotype about Thailand is that it is just "beaches and tourism", the reality is that this country is more than that, but it doesn't mean that beaches aren't an important part of the country. In thailand we can find another interesting things such as big cities, good gastronomy, historic temples, etc. One...

Thailand Culture: Contemporary Thais can be traced back to diverse ethnic groups that originated in southern China and northern Vietnam, gradually absorbing cultural elements from adjacent populations. The majority of Thais adhere to Buddhism. According to statistics from 1991, Buddhists make up around 95 percent, while Muslims constitute approximately 3.8 percent, Christians about 0.5 percent, Hindus around 0.1 percent, and the remaining 0.6 percent is attributed to various other faiths. The art of Thailand carries a significant religious influence, notably from Buddhism; in this regard, sculpture has been particularly prominent. Hernández Hernández, R. (2001). Tailandia: su gente, historia y cultura. MEXICO Y LA CUENCA DEL PACIFICO Thailand Gastronomy: The culinary tradition of Thailand represents a harmonious blend of five primary flavors: bitterness, sweetness, spiciness, sourness, and saltiness. Rooted in a historical legacy spanning several centuries and a culture that has pres...

Hello everyone, I'm Naren . I'm from Colombia. I study Music (I'm on second semester). Something interesting about myself is that I like to sing, dance and play the piano. But I also enjoy programming (Web Pages and Videogames) and making 3D animations. I choose to talk about Thailand because I'm a big fan of that country movies and series. Hi, my name is Keiver Miranda, I'm from Colombia and I'm studying system engineer because when i was in school i was very interested in technology and programing. I love to play videogames, although I'm not a pro player I enjoy playing with my friends, I like to cook and I also want to add the reading to one of my hobbies. I choose thailand because it has beautiful beaches and incredible cities.