Cool video thanks. I'm no expert on Thai culture, but it always seems to me in Thailand that Buddhism seems to be mixed with other Thai beliefs and traditions. Seems there's a pretty strong Hindu influence too, I see statues of Ganesh all over the place, some massive Ganeshs knocking around by some temples.
@jimmechanikong6924
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. For example my wife revere's both Phraphikanet(Ganesh) and Guanyin.
@mpforeverunlimited
2 жыл бұрын
There's a hindu influence in Buddhism itself, it comes from Hinduism
@user-Void-Star
2 жыл бұрын
Ganesh is not like his father Shiva that's why Buddhists don't mind worshiping him.
@maddieric
Жыл бұрын
@@user-Void-Star what does that mean?
@itsoblivion8124
7 ай бұрын
Most people don't realise that there are many gods in Buddhism and all Buddhist gods are hindu gods. 24 protective devas in Chinese Buddhism are hindu gods.
@robertsmith387
3 жыл бұрын
I think Buddhism absorbs and accept other religions unlike abrahamic ones.
@tatcha90
3 жыл бұрын
Tolerance ♥️
@dhammapalatan360
Жыл бұрын
Live and let live
@steven_bkk
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Paddy, very interesting topic! I found while living in Bangkok that the Thai's I worked with and became friends with generally did not practice religion or have any real interest in it but if asked would say they are Buddhist. Even the ones who would claim to not have any real belief would say they are Buddhist when initially asked. It seems like a default answer regardless of a belief and that saying 'I have no religion' as the direct answer to the question was not really an option that was considered. Off-topic question, but out of curiosity, how do you approach people in the street for these interviews and how often do you approach someone who you think might be Thai but are not actually Thai?
@kantaporn4114
3 жыл бұрын
U're right. I'm Thai and I always say "I'm Buddhist" instead of "I have no religion" 😅
@01kkp60
2 жыл бұрын
Same, the concept of atheism isn’t really taught in school.
I am not thai.but i am really love to thailand.because i am buddhist.and we study thai,myanmar,japan and chinese buddhist traditions
@chandimatissera7804
2 жыл бұрын
Same to me bro I am also a Buddhist I love to have others in my Buddhism
@skipper2594
2 жыл бұрын
Im also a buddhist from sri lanka🇱🇰
@Kairikey
3 жыл бұрын
I think nowadays, Thai people view religion as faith or superstitious stuff that you can do to bring yourself up. It's really hard to find majority of people into things like meditation and getting into the teaching in the text, but giving alms to monks and doing merit is still a common sight. I see more and more people are comfortable identifying themselves more of an atheist in Thailand because they know now that the option is there and sometimes they are tired of some over-the-top superstitious of religious buddhist not understanding the teaching, or feeling like the faith is not worth worshiping, which is sad because the true essence of Buddhism is not in the worship, but in the practice of your inner space. The rest of the practice that people believe in are mostly animism disguised as buddhism.
@sayajinmamuang
2 жыл бұрын
I'm proud of thailand in keeping buddhism as the main religion and keeping tradition. I think what defines a nation's strength is their ability to keep culture and traditions. buddhism has many good values if people would actually read what the buddha taught.
@CodeHarryy
2 жыл бұрын
I suggest please do ur research in islam as well the true religion
@tsurugi5
2 жыл бұрын
@@CodeHarryy yeah that's what every religion says, thank you we will keep being buddhist but muslims are welcome to live here too provided that they keep the peace and not attempt at any take over as they always do when they rise in power
@jordandavis6709
Жыл бұрын
@@CodeHarryy No you aren’t your religion is literally cherry picked jeudiasm and Zoroastrianism
@dhammapalatan360
Жыл бұрын
Namo Buddhaya..🙏🙏🙏
@theTomYumGuy
Жыл бұрын
@@CodeHarryy big nope, claiming a religion is 'the one true religion' is saying all others are false and their followers "belong in hell". For that reason alone you deserve 0 respect. Hope you stay away from Thailand we need less people with that mindset here.
@puigumgum
3 жыл бұрын
ประเทศไทยไม่มีศาสนาประจำชาตินะคะ There is no national religion in Thailand
"To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one’s mind - this is the teaching of the Buddhas." [Dhammapada - 183]
@hanakomatsuni315
3 жыл бұрын
As an Thai new generation I think if you want to find the answer about this content you should do this video in Thailand. Nowadays, I think the religion is not important much. Many of my friends and also me have the religion just for use in official letter, but in real mind we did not feel like it is important. We just think respect each other is enough.
@dennysutanto8719
3 жыл бұрын
How about Thai Muslim? Do they still Religious or not??
@hanakomatsuni315
3 жыл бұрын
@@dennysutanto8719 Im living in Bangkok, so I can only tell the story of urban society, alright? I studied in christian boys school for 12 years eventhough mostly of students are buddism, so I had an experience in other religion and yes I have had 3 of muslim friends. I dont know how all of them strict much in their religious when I didnt see. But I think they are act like normal, I see they can eat pork (He said that it is delicious) or drink alcohol in some times. One of my friends told me when we just 11(now we are 18) that he wanted to change the religion, he said some rules of islam is not make sense but I dont know is he change his mind yet. So in my view I think people in urban societies didnt pay attention in their relegions much. But this is part of my view, there are many of Thai muslim that still belive in their religion and strict in rules perfectly eventhough they live in the urban areas.
@ازولقايوم
3 жыл бұрын
@@dennysutanto8719 kalau muslim masih lagi, kalau di selatan thailand masih banyak yang pergi ke masjid utk solat
@Sawo-500
3 жыл бұрын
@@ازولقايوم I am in Northeast Thailand. North, Northeast and central Thailand most people are religious. I think Bangkok area people not follow religion.
@Sawo-500
3 жыл бұрын
@@ازولقايوم Malays provinces area old people pray in mosque. But, I think new generation not follow religion.
You always meet the nicest people, Paddy. Keep it up!
@ThaiTalkwithPaddy
3 жыл бұрын
It’s the best part of doing street interviews to be honest! Thanks as always 🙏
@m_sflowerinlove9156
3 жыл бұрын
I think overall most people are Buddhist but there are other religions like Islam very cool to see all the friendly people who are Thai living in Australia Also your accent has improved Personally I am not from Thailand but my country is very close to Thai and we follow almost all the same beliefs but we are not yet really developed but I think the new generation dont really care about out religion
@asia-focus
3 жыл бұрын
buddhism for my Thai partner here in Chiang Mai is very important. at least once or twice a week. however, the other spiritual following is animism (spirits of the land) is a daily practice. we live on a farm and we visit the Spirit House every morning. in the evening, she will recite a prayer at the alter we have set up inside the house. this is more to respect our ancestors; so there are photos of our parents. my point is that I've found Thai people to be very spiritual but not just in a Buddhist way.
@speakerscoach
3 жыл бұрын
yes the interview could have gone deeper on this topic
I sometimes go on bindabaht on that street as a bhikkhuni/phra phu ying (this is Thaitown in Sydney?). I have always found the local Thai store holders and public generous, they have jai dee (good heart) to tam boon (make merit). I don't speak Thai, so it's nice to hear people's feelings in Thai. Thank you for sharing.
Love from India Buddhist, where Buddha born and death
@Sandithnadawa
2 жыл бұрын
Buddhist safe for another 2500 years in word
@user-uq5nh7tp7r
3 жыл бұрын
คุณป้าใส่แว่น พูดได้ดีมากครับ
@taiisan5669
2 жыл бұрын
In Thailand we learn 5 rules that is importance for Buddhism 1. No killing 2. No stole 3. No unfaithful 4. No lying 5. No drink But i just can do 3-4 points cause Sometimes i drink. In Thailand we have freedom. I'm not religious
@ravinuappuhamy
3 жыл бұрын
Actually Buddhism came to Thailand via Sri Lanka.
@leona9315
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing this Paddy. I am always exciting your interview topic recently. Your topic is like Thai people try not to criticize in public. But you can run it smoothly and dont have bias to your interviewees.
@ThaiTalkwithPaddy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vee! Appreciate this comment
@Captain-Groovy
3 жыл бұрын
Every religion talk about love, but only Buddhism practices it.
@Boulotaur2025
3 жыл бұрын
Don't know if it's true or not, but that's a great way of saying it
@chandraprakashchourase8959
Ай бұрын
There is diffrence in western concept of believer and atheist as compared to buddhism. It itself arose from rational thinking and non belief in god or supreme power so question of not following religion doesnt arise in buddhism.
5:01 You'll never hear Muslims or Christians saying that
@mattgraham2639
3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyable Paddy!
@pipen53
3 жыл бұрын
I hope people realise there is a difference between State and National religion. A STATE religion is publicly endorsed by the government, and sometimes the religious structure is intertwined with the government. ISIS is a modern day example of this, as was Iran under the Ayatollah. A National religion is the religion that the vast majority of its citizens believe in. Whether that be Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism or something else. So every nearly every country in the world has a National religion. Just my views
@freeyourmind7538
3 жыл бұрын
But Buddhism is not a religion, it's a philosophy. 2 different things, right?
@user-Void-Star
2 жыл бұрын
Psychology as well.
@freeyourmind7538
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-Void-Star either way, it is still not a religion, buddhism fails to give a criteria of good actions/bad actions, ultimate purpose in life, where conscious came from, where we are going and how the universe or existence came to be. Can you tell me the answers to these from the buddhist teachings?
@tsurugi5
10 ай бұрын
buddhism is a religion, as for your questions, a quick trip to wikipedia would alleviate most of them
@freeyourmind7538
10 ай бұрын
@@tsurugi5 lol, forget a quick trip to Wikipedia, why dont you answer it, i live in Thailand and have spoken to Buddhist and they dont even have an answer 🤷🏾♂️ And define a religion? As far as i know its a lifestyle based on God, Buddhists believe in NO GOD, if you classify Buddhism as a religion, then liberalism is a religion too
from my experience of Thailand, I feel Islam comes in second at maybe 12%. I'd say Christianity is almost nonexistent.
@samuelmaspaitella2703
3 жыл бұрын
yes especially in the southern part of the country, bordering Malaysia
@dmtc6913
3 жыл бұрын
@@samuelmaspaitella2703 yeah ofc.
@andrewdunbar828
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same impression.
@aminmohamed5031
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes, Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Most of Muslims are living in the deep south and southern provinces of Thailand. I am also from south and am proud to be a Thai person!
i think as time goes by we will not become associated with religions as we develop more westernised ways and become more independent
@swtl.3534
2 жыл бұрын
คุณป้าที่ดูมีอายุหน่อยพูดดีมากๆเลยครับ
@Rutteopvakantie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It was the perfect time, not too long, not too short. I guess you left us hanging with the question/answer about what your own personal answer is to the same question. Thank you!
@midoriyaizuku1049
Жыл бұрын
อยากให้ลองทำคอนเทนต์นี้ที่ไทยครับ
@PEACHIE-.-
3 жыл бұрын
I think most Thai teenagers (just most not all) are slowly lost faith in their religion little by little, some might even say that nowadays there is no teenagers that believe in their religion anymore…. I’m a 17 Thai girl who still believe in Buddhism doctrines btw
@skipper2594
2 жыл бұрын
❤️🇱🇰❤️🇹🇭❤️🙂
@april1st183
Жыл бұрын
How do you think Thai people feel about Jesus? Also you too - what do you think about Jesus?
@lawofkamma
Жыл бұрын
@@april1st183 Feels annoying.
@TheChonikarn
3 жыл бұрын
im buddhist , i dont believe everything that i got told, only believe what is making sense
@ajayvardhan8146
8 ай бұрын
That's what it 😂 Buddha never said to believe in his teachings See and practice it for yourself If proves to be helpful, accept it Not helpful, don't accept it Nobody, not even the Buddha, will say anything That's the beauty of Buddhism
@non2490
2 жыл бұрын
Actually most people in Thai have ศาสนาผี as their religious but when people asked them they will say that they are Buddhism.
@ahphong6563
Жыл бұрын
Mayb one day, I hope you can interview mayb Australia / foreign monk at thai monastery. (wat samphanthawong geelong)
@lukerabin5079
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting indeed, Paddy. You’ve got a very deft hand with an interview and it’s not an easy task at all. Really well done and very thought provoking, especially for someone planning a move to Thailand. Thank you very much for the insights.
@ThaiTalkwithPaddy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback Luke! Means a lot
@smite5135
2 жыл бұрын
5:00 The old lady puts it in a nutshell: which god you believe in is totally a geographical coincidence.
@matthewjay660
3 жыл бұрын
Sawadee krub, Paddy. 🙋🏻♂️ I have a question, Sir. Did you ever meet any non-Buddhist Thais IN* Thailand proper? ⛪️🕍⛩🕌?
@Just4Kixs
3 жыл бұрын
lol the real national religion of Thailand is worshipping the king like a god.
@RonLarhz
3 жыл бұрын
So is phillipines? Duetre and mani Pacquiao?🤔
@Just4Kixs
3 жыл бұрын
@@RonLarhz 🤔 They speak Spanish in the Philippines.
@ninejack1
3 жыл бұрын
Educated person There will be no comments like this. It is indicates of your background where you came from.. right
@Just4Kixs
3 жыл бұрын
@@ninejack1 sure thing kitty kat. Want your katnip now to help you relax?
@Kabinnochannel
3 жыл бұрын
are you sure now? lol
@thailand_street_traveler
2 жыл бұрын
Buddhism is not a religion, there is not a god and faith beliefs. Just respect for Buddha teachings and his enlightenment. Buddha does not have superhuman powers
@tsurugi5
10 ай бұрын
wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong
@Bablu-ro9cl
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Very much for this nice video again Paddy. Hope borders will reopen soon to go back to Thailand. The most respectful people. Thank you again for all your good videos. Fred from Belgium
@congkhanhhuynh5154
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm from Antwerp ❤️🇧🇪
@martinburch2416
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. My wife since moving to England has lost a lot of her connection to religion.
@dhammapalatan360
Жыл бұрын
There are several organised Thai Buddhist establishments like Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in UK. 🙏
@sasi6927
3 жыл бұрын
เกิดมาก็ยัดศาสนาพุทธให้ในใบเกิด ทำตามๆกันไป แต่โตมาเลือกที่จะไม่นับถือศาสนาอะไร Im atheist
@Sawo-500
3 жыл бұрын
Buddhism don't believe god. 😂😂🇹🇭
@abcd-cb9lm
2 жыл бұрын
แล้วเป็นพุทธ มีปัญหาอะไรหรอครับ
@MegaLars01
3 жыл бұрын
Very important topic to gain better understanding of Thai thinking. The most outstanding quality of Thai people for me is Respect and Tolerance.
@AnthonyEvans-gf8fd
3 жыл бұрын
If I was you I’d probably keep on with the softball topics because as soon as you get into anything substantive about Thailand they’ll turn on you real quick. Good work!
@_neil6345
3 жыл бұрын
Paddy has touched on controversial topics like politics in his videos already. I don't think there's any need for him to stay away from delicate or sensitive issues; it's not like by doing this he's openly showing support to or associating himself with a particular cause when he goes interviewing people on the street. Like an intermediary, he's just interviewing random people to get different viewpoints on things the same way Asian Boss does it in their channel.
@AnthonyEvans-gf8fd
3 жыл бұрын
@@_neil6345 let me ask you, how long have you lived in Thailand for?
@_neil6345
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyEvans-gf8fd yes, why don't we use the number of years we've lived in Thailand to justify cultural generalization
@AnthonyEvans-gf8fd
3 жыл бұрын
@@_neil6345 well if we can’t refer to generalizations then we can’t discuss anything so that’s a misnomer. More I was trying to gauge the degree of immersion into this subject you may have experienced to have made your initial claim. I’m curious to understand where you’re coming from.
@LEObondTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you're doing Thai people because you are a beautiful people
@RPDC-ng8ej
3 жыл бұрын
Well. I hate to say it but. I dont
@yimveerasak3543
3 жыл бұрын
The topic is good. You should do more about opinions and views. Thanks
@andrewdunbar828
3 жыл бұрын
I seem to pass through muslim areas most times when I'm in Thailand. For comparison the only hint of Islam i've ever seen in Laos is the one mosque in Vietntiane. Cambodia also has a small muslim area I've passed through. I honestly haven't noticed a presence of Christianity in Thailand. It must be a lot less visible than it is in Taiwan and South Korea.
@samomanawat
3 жыл бұрын
There’re so many Christian community in Northern Thailand especially the hill tribe. In Chiangmai you can see many Christian Churches, Christian schools and Christian hospital.
@andrewdunbar828
3 жыл бұрын
@@samomanawat Aha I've never been to Chiang Mai and I think I've only met Hill Tribe people in Laos Cambodia and Vietnam but not Thailand yet for some reason...
@samomanawat
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewdunbar828 Hill tribes in Northern Thailand are similar to those in Laos, Vietnam and south China such as Hmong, Mian, Akha, Lisu, Lahu and Wa with some tribes from Myanmar like Karen, Kayan and Jingpo.
@andrewdunbar828
3 жыл бұрын
@@samomanawat I've met Hmong people in Laos a few times. In fact I even met Hmong Australians last time I was there.
@newbabies923
3 жыл бұрын
Nowadays there are a lot of muslim in Taiwan, most of them are Indonesian immigrants
@skw333831
3 жыл бұрын
We kinda do, Especially when something bad happens 😂
@ongtengkee9225
3 жыл бұрын
no mention of taoism and brahmanism
@TrollegeEmpire
Жыл бұрын
I do
@費小笑
3 жыл бұрын
I've been attending online mass at Holy Redeemer and noticed that most people attending are foreigners.
@supercruiser4925
3 жыл бұрын
your name is foreign.
@ภีมเดชสมศรี
3 жыл бұрын
นางแก่ไม่รู้จริงให้สัมภาษณ์
@kuyraimuy
3 жыл бұрын
There is no way a teenager would be interested in religion.
@PEACHIE-.-
3 жыл бұрын
I believe 17 is considered a teenager and yep I’m interested in my religion 💁🏻♀️💁🏻♀️ (I’m Thai if you ask)
@Sawo-500
3 жыл бұрын
I am in Northeast Thailand. I am 21 years old. Our younger generation follow Buddhism. Where are you from ?
@Sawo-500
3 жыл бұрын
@@PEACHIE-.- Are you Buddhist?
@PEACHIE-.-
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sawo-500 I’m Buddhist, from a southern province. Glad to hear that in the northern part still have some teens who believe in Buddhism 😌
@sayajinmamuang
2 жыл бұрын
yes I've also experienced that the younger generation are not interested and do understand the teachings of buddha.they only go to temple to make offerings because they think this will make them rich.
@leighpurser2958
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting my friend another great vid
@stepkycopky9354
Жыл бұрын
Good work Paddy.
@marcp108
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting - thanks Paddy
@infinite5795
2 жыл бұрын
Buddhism is more tolerant inherently like Hinduism regarding other faiths even historically, in contrast to say Abrahamic religions, which opened up recently, mainly some Christians have come a long way and accepted tolerance, for Muslims, it's more of a struggle day by day. There are no Sunday or Friday classes like in other countries, same as India except for Thai Christian/Muslim, so most Buddhists and Hindus aren't religious at all. Moreover, a believer in Buddhism/ Hinduism who leaves the faith is not killed off or face ostracisation in the form of fatwa/excommunication historically, like in many countries so that adds up.
@kulnareenetwong9484
3 жыл бұрын
Good
@voicedollar8995
3 жыл бұрын
Cool Farang 🤣🤣
@colinsmith7576
3 жыл бұрын
Well done Paddy great video
@venugopalreddy5714
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear Thais still following Buddism religion.
@ForteNaughty
7 ай бұрын
following but not strict. Strict, not strict depends on family.
I really enjoy watching your videos they are very informative. I must say I watch your videos with a great deal of jealousy in the way that you are so fluent in Thai. I live in Thailand and am married to a wonderful patient Thai lady and my Thai is very very minimal.....but I am trying to improve that.....recommendations perhaps?
@Boulotaur2025
3 жыл бұрын
Will
@ThaiTalkwithPaddy
3 жыл бұрын
Just keep speaking Corey! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes and learn in sentence form rather than just single words. All the best 👍
@coreyhill7124
3 жыл бұрын
@Rob Scovell will do, thanks
@coreyhill7124
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy thanks for the feedback!
@aminmohamed5031
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am Thai Muslim here. ^^
@Sawo-500
3 жыл бұрын
Where are from?
@marcoolinho
3 жыл бұрын
Sawatdee kun paddy! sabai dee mai? Thanks for another educational episode. May I kindly make a suggestion for a future episode? Can you talk about dowry requirements in Buddhist wedddings? Especially when the bridegroom has to put down payment to the bride's parents... could be interesting to see what Thai people think about it when living abroad.
@PeterEdwards45
3 жыл бұрын
Paddy , you missed one important question, why do Thais celebrate Christmas even out side the tourist areas,? I have seen Christmas decorations all over Thailand, some never come down.
@marcp108
3 жыл бұрын
I think it is more for the tourists. My favourite thing I have seen at the Dusit Zoo, in BKK one year was a huge Christmas display with a huge banner which read ' Happy birthday Santa'.
@rickfreunde5957
3 жыл бұрын
Thais even celebrate the Chinese new year. They celebrate Christmas just for fun. If Judaism cerebration is a global phenomenon they will cerebrate it too.
@tsurugi5
10 ай бұрын
thais like everyone else love to celebrate, it is a good excuse to celebrate and have a holiday. The atmosphere in christmas is something I also enjoy, despite not being christian and living in a tropical climate.
@kaouther6738
2 жыл бұрын
Islam has its place in Thailand. Proud of it, I hope u could take a look at this peaceful and fair religion, our Islam is the rightest religion u could ever follow.
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