Sage-Tips

What is the difference between Japan and Thailand?

Thailand is a bit larger than Japan. Japan is more spread out as it consists of a series of islands in an archipelago, while Thailand consists of one large mainland and then many smaller islands in the south. Japan is a volcanic country with many mountains and geothermal areas covered largely in forests and farmland.

What are the similarities between Thailand and Japan?

There are a few similarities. Both countries have hereditary monarchies that are respected by the populace. Perhaps one thing in common is public behaviour. Both Japanese and Thai people tend to be quiet in public and polite towards each other.

Are Japanese and Thai the same?

Although Thai food and Japanese food both come from Asia, they certainly have differences in influence, main ingredients, flavor, and presentation, making each of them unique. Phad Thai is a favorite among the Thai people, and there are almost as many variations on the dish as there are people who know how to make it.

Is Thailand a high or low context culture?

Thailand is a high context society and the United States is a low context culture. This means that Thais are more likely to rely on implicit communication rather than on explicit messages.

Is Thai food popular in Japan?

Some Thai foods have been known to Japanese people since a long time ago. A new Thai dish introduced in Japan after 2000 became a fad. Thus Thai cuisine has been relatively familiar to Japanese people. It is said to be very popular especially among young Japanese ladies.

Is Chicken Pad Thai Chinese or Japanese?

Pad thai has since become one of Thailand’s national dishes. Today, some food vendors add pork or chicken (although the original recipe did not contain pork because of the government’s perception that pork was a Chinese meat). Some food vendors still use the original recipe.

What type of culture is Thai?

The culture in Thailand is a mix of strong Indian influences, Chinese traditions, and elements that are uniquely Thai. With its diverse geography, friendly people, and stunning scenery, the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” is a must-see destination in South East Asia.

Are Thai people more individualistic than Japanese?

For the individualism, in Thailand has only 20 scores, and Japan has 46 scores, so it is obvious that Japaneses like to be individual more than Thais. However, both countries tend to prefer doing as a group than doing somethings separately.

Thailand prides itself as the “land of smiles” while Japanese strangers will tend to smile at you only if you are a potential customer. Nearly all of Thailand is tropical, while only a small portion of Japan is. Northern Japan doesn’t even use words like “rainy season” to describe that part of summer.

What is the difference between Japanese and Thai Buddhism?

After 5 minutes in a Thai Buddhist temple and another 5 minutes in a Japanese Buddhist temple, you might get the nagging suspicion that the two could not have come from a common source. Thailand prides itself as the “land of smiles” while Japanese strangers will tend to smile at you only if you are a potential customer.

How many Japanese companies are there in Thailand?

Presently more than 1,700 Japanese companies are registered at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok. 31 percent of all direct investment in Thailand is coming from Japan (based on the 2019 figure approved by the Board of Investment), a total amount which is larger than that of any other country’s.