Tourists who have delved into the mysteries of Bangkok a little too fully may wake up unable to remember what day of the week it is. Thankfully, they’ll never have trouble telling if it’s a Monday, thanks to the many yellow polo shirts they’ll encounter throughout the city. It’s not just a mass fashion statement, however. Under Buddhist cosmology, every day of the week is given a color. And Monday, whose color is yellow, was the day on which the King of Thailand was born. So to show their support of the beloved king, many Thais start the work week by donning their brightest yellow shirts.
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I was in Bangkok for the first time last month, and I went out one Monday morning wearing my yellow polo shirt unaware that 75% of the city would be wearing theirs as well. It was a little weird at first, not having a clue as to why we all dressed alike.
Lasting impression for me was looking out of my hotel room window and seeing everyone out there wearing yellow!! Lovely idea. I went four times in two years and look forward to going again at some stage. The most memorable part for me was meeting the people….amazing!!
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