Thai travel times by day of the week

An old Thai almanac divides the whole day into sixteen periods of 90 minutes, starting at 6 in the morning. For each weekday, every period is marked good or bad for setting out, often with a lucky direction. The table also names the direction of the “great spirit” (phi luang) to avoid that day, and a small custom to follow before you leave.

The great spirit's direction for each day

A traditional belief for planning and reflection. Whatever the table says, travel carefully and follow local safety advice.

Adapted from the Thai table: the wording of the notes was put into plain English, and “luck from gambling” is shown as “a stroke of luck”.