1. 1. Action
1.1. Khan Maak Procession
1.1.1. The groom and his entourage march to the bride's home.
1.2. Buddhist Blessing
1.2.1. Monks chant prayers and give blessings to the couple.
1.3. Rod Nam Sang (Water Pouring Ceremony)
1.3.1. Guests pour water over the couple's hands as a blessing.
1.4. Sai Monkhon (Head-Tying Ceremony)
1.4.1. A ceremonial string is placed over the couple’s heads.
1.5. Offering to Monks
1.5.1. The couple offers food and gifts to monks in exchange for blessings.
1.6. Dowry Presentation (Sin Sod)
1.6.1. The groom presents the dowry to the bride's family.
1.7. Reception Celebration
1.7.1. The couple, family and guests celebrate with food, music and dancing.
2. 2.Actor
2.1. Groom and Bride
2.1.1. The central figures of the ceremony.
2.2. Monk
2.2.1. Perform religious blessings.
2.3. Bride’s and Groom’s Families
2.3.1. Involved in the dowry exchange, blessings, and other rituals.
2.4. Friends and guests
2.4.1. Participate in the procession, blessings, and celebrations.
3. 3. Places
3.1. Bride’s Home
3.1.1. The ceremony often starts here with the procession and rituals.
3.2. Temple or Buddhist Shrine
3.2.1. Monks may bless the couple either at the home or in a temple.
3.3. Reception Venue
3.3.1. After the ceremony, a celebration is held at a hotel or family home.
4. 4. Times
4.1. Morning
4.1.1. The Buddhist blessing often occurs in the morning, as it's considered an auspicious time.
4.2. Afternoon
4.2.1. The water pouring ceremony and other rituals may take place later in the day.
4.3. Evening
4.3.1. The reception and celebration typically occur in the evening, with food and entertainment.
5. 5. Objects
5.1. Conch shell
5.1.1. Used to pour holy water over the couple’s hands during the Rod Nam Sang ceremony.
5.2. Sai Monkhon
5.2.1. The blessed ceremonial string placed over the couple’s heads.
5.3. Dowry( sin sod)
5.3.1. Money and gold presented by the groom to the bride's family.
5.4. Buddhist offering
5.4.1. Food, flowers, and gifts offered to monks. Traditional Thai Clothing: Worn by the bride and groom.
6. 6. Languages
6.1. Thai
6.1.1. The primary language spoken throughout the ceremony.
6.2. Pali
6.2.1. Used by monk during the Buddhist chants and blessings.
7. 7. Groups
7.1. Immediate families
7.1.1. Both the bride’s and groom’s families are central to the ceremony.
7.2. Friends and Extended Family
7.2.1. Participate in the procession.
7.3. Monk
7.3.1. Spiritual leaders who perform the religious aspects of the wedding.