What are Thai spirit houses?
Spirit houses, although seemingly ubiquitous across Thailand can vary slightly in terms of appearance. Some spirit houses in Thailand can best be described as being similar in appearance to an oriental bird house. Usually red in colour, with some gold linings, these spirit houses are usually placed at the front of a house or other piece of property. Many spirit hoses in Thailand actually look like miniature models of Thai temples with steep pointy roofs and elaborate decorations. Smaller spirit houses are also found in businesses and are usually just a small shelf placed high on a wall upon which offerings are placed. The purpose of spirit houses in Thailand The majority of people in Thailand are Buddhists for whom the spirits of their ancestors form an important part of religious beliefs. Spirit houses are a way of honouring and placating the spirits of ones ancestors or even the spirits of people who used to live on a property. By keeping the spirits happy through giving offerings, i
