strology is a big issue in Thailand. Thai people mostly know exactly what time we were born. It is believed that life of each person is fixed by destiny and karma (action) from previous lives. On the other hand, those who were born overseas or who are in a new generation, they tend to not believe in this kind of ancient belief. Even though it is not be able to prove by science, this thought has been passed from generation to generation.
Buddhist Thai people have a prayer room in houses for paying respect. Altars are higher from a floor to place respectful sacred Buddha images in a peaceful room or area. We never put them on the same level as we walk. Due to the Thai custom, feet are the lowest part of a body. Stepping on ground, feet are dirty, as a result, we do not put them on a floor. Definitely, we never point our feet to monks, Buddha statues, people or even things. It will be very rude if we use the feet to show things or close a door.
On 7 days from Sunday to Saturday, there are 7 different colors. For instance, Monday is considered as yellow. King Bhumibol was born on Monday, that is why his flag is yellow. People wearing yellow t-shirts to honor him. Friday is regarded as blue. Queen Sirikit was born on Friday. Her royal flag is obviously blue. Definitely, many people wearing blue t-shirts to show respect to her majesty. Seven days also relate to seven different postures of birthday Buddha statues which have seven different meanings.