On the left: family eating on the floor, a very traditional way of eating. Furniture requires wealth and this therefore a luxury. So the floor is like furniture. And Thais are very clean, especially with feet. Shoes are never worn in the house, you never walk barefoot outside, and floors are mopped daily. Here is a picture of the nephew mopping the floor. You can see how the house is partitioned by furniture rather than walls.
Another note about cleanliness: taking showers is very important here, both for cleanliness and to keep cool. Yesterday I took FIVE showers. I don't get my hair wet, but it's just a like a quick cool-down, especially nice because it's the HOT SEASON.
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