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00:00Have you ever driven in Bangkok and noticed this, this, or this?
00:08At red lights, street vendors appear out of nowhere selling fried bananas, donuts, sour
00:14mango, or offering to clean your car's mirrors.
00:17But the most common item is the Thai flower garland.
00:21But why do they sell garlands at the red lights?
00:24In Thai culture, we believe in Mae Ya Naang, or the spirit that protects your vehicles.
00:29These garlands are sold on the street as an offering to Mae Ya Naang, ensuring safe travel.
00:35This tradition isn't just for cars, it extends to boats too.
00:39Thai believe three spirits reside in the wood, which is the main material for making the
00:43boats.
00:44So, garlands and colorful cloths tie to the boat owner Mae Ya Naang for protection.
00:49So next time when you see garlands being sold on the street, it's not for you or your dates,
00:54it's for someone riding with you.