Thailand Homes And Age Old Superstitions
Thailand is an extremely charming country shrouded in mystery and filled with legends about gods, goddesses, demigods, kings and queens. At every turn you would find some indication of the magic that is kept alive through the rich culture and attractive local customs. Foreigners are delighted to hear about such tales from the past that are not chronicled in any history books, yet are considered true by the locals and transmitted by word of mouth from generation to generation.
The Connection Between Thailand Homes and Age Old Superstitions
Before you settle down in Thailand, you need to know and understand the local superstitions that govern Thailand homes because this is a very important aspect with the natives. Even if you choose to ignore the beliefs that indicate good luck, you have to observe or rather avoid those that bring bad luck if you do not want to be shunned by the whole community around you for fear of "catching" the bad luck you are inviting.
Take note of these trees that are not meant to be grown in and around any Thailand homes because they indicate bad luck, sickness and death. If you ignore the superstition, most of the natives would have to avoid you and your home because not doing so would invite mishap to their homes as well.
The Rak tree – this tree gives very beautiful flowers which unfortunately are used to make garlands for convicted criminals just before they are executed. This tree is therefore considered to bring bad luck and death to those Thailand homes which allow it to grow in their vicinity or compounds.
The Tau Rang palm is another tree that is considered to bring ill luck. The reason is not very clear, other than the fact that it produces highly poisonous fruits and its name means ‘deserted’. This tree should never be planted in or around Thailand homes or the inmates of that home would go through bad times financially and in terms of inter and intra-relationships.
The Soak tree (translation of the name means ’sorrow’) is another plant that is feared and rejected by the local Thais. As the name indicates, it is believed that wherever this tree takes root, sorrow and unhappiness would take root as well. Hence, nobody would dream of having this tree in their garden. If it is found on the premises of a neighbor (who invariably has to be a foreigner as a local would never dream of having this tree) that family would be isolated from contact, lest the harm would indirectly reach the others.
By Thai Travel Editor
