In Thailand, a bpai tiao is a trip of any length. I’ve written about some of my more significant bpai tiaos to tourist destinations here, to be used as travel ideas and tips.
Generally, tattoos are a taboo in Thailand, with the exception of sak yant. Sak yant are Buddhist protection charms that are tapped into the wearer’s skin by a monk. Each year, in Nakhon Pathom, there is an annual festival for people who have sak yant to get the magic of their charms “recharged” in a sense, and for people to get new ones. Check out the video!