Thai Philosophy of Life
As an introduction to a deeper understanding of the Thai philosophy of life, the analysis of three important words from the Thai vocabulary is suitable: sanuk, sabai and suay. They stand characteristically next to the often heard mai pen rai and the image of the "land of smiles" for an easy, pleasurable life in this world, although the Buddhist imprint tells people that all life is suffering. A contradiction? In any case, all Thai people strive - and seem to succeed - to enjoy life to the fullest.
