It’s very simple – People in Thailand love to smile. I have traveled all around Thailand with my camera and I find people very receptive to have their picture taken. In fact, some ladies and kids have run after me to take their picture. I guess they love to have their picture taken, because it gives them a chance to smile. While smiling for their photograph, many Thai people will often give a “V sign” with the forefinger and middle finger of their right hand. I am guessing that this little gesture means peace or victory; I don’t know which!

Funny thing, while I was taking a picture of Yao Man and his 2-year-old boy at Phu Lang Lodge in Northern Thailand, both of them simultaneously gave me the “peace or victory” sign as they flashed their award winning smiles. Like son like father, I guess.

Thailand is truly the Land of Smiles!

Tags: Land of Smiles, smiles, Thailand, V sign

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