Days & Their Colors in Thailand

Did you know that in Thailand each day of the week is associated with a different color?

Wearing the correct color on the correct day is said to be lucky, but there’s more to it than that.

This part of Thai culture is influenced by Hindu mythology, which follows an astrological rule of assigning a color to each day of the week.

Each color represents the God who protects the day, and a celestial body (planet) such as the sun or moon.

This little bit of cultural knowledge can go a long way in Thailand.

For example, wearing the correct color on the corresponding day for a job interview, or when meeting some elders, might just earn you a little more respect.

Days & Their Corresponding Colors, Planets & Gods

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