Dress well and be treated well
--No topless in public
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Don't point your feet in the direction of anyone. Keep your feet low to the ground. Never place them on a chair or a bench, or place them near someone's head. Remove your shoes before going inside.
--Lol
50
Don't touch a Thai person's head. Its disrespectful.
--Lol
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Sneezing, Coughing and Blowing your nose loudly in public is not a thing here. We know it all came out naturally but please kindly do it least disgustingly as possible. Keep it low. Cover your mouth/nose.
--Anonymous
20
Do not call a waiter or person by snapping your fingers or by whistling, this will be sure to cause offence.
--Rick
10
Do not use a Taxi without a meter, as the Taxi drivers may try to charge you double or triple the actual cost of the ride.
--Rick
10
Do not pour your own drink until you pour for others in your group.
--GeoDave
10
Never speak in a rude or negative way about the King or Royal family, in public or on social media, as this can lead to being arrested. (which can and does happen)
--Rick
10
Thais show a great amount of respect for the Buddha. Never touch a Buddha statue on the head, put your feet on a statue, or imitate the Buddha pose.
--Rick
10
Do not whistle at night. Thai are superstitious and believe whistling at night will summon Spirits.
--Thai
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Shoes off in private homes, pharmacies, doctor’s offices and many other public places. Look for shoes outside the front door and add yours.
--Richard Wonka
30
No toilet paper. Use - and learn to love the cleanliness that is - the butt gun.
--Richard Wonka
30
Wear a mask if most other locals are wearing masks.
--Anonymous
20
When taking rice, only take as much as you can eat. Never waste rice. Be careful never to spill rice.
--Lol
20
Add 'ka' on the end of your words if you're female. 'kup/krup' for male as the polite particle.
Sawdee (hello)
Sawadee Ka (if you are female saying hello)
Sawadee kup (if you are male saying hello)
--Lol
20
Smile, be respectful and polite.
Loud, drunk, angry foreigners are frowned upon.
--richardwonka
21
It is common to share meals as a group in Thailand. Therefore, it does not matter what order the food comes out! You'll all be digging in together. So don't be surprised if there's a really long gap in serving you and your friends!
--Lol
10
Raise your hand s together and raise your hands up towards your forehead (similar to a prayer position) to 'wai'. Wai is a form of respect normally used to welcome or greet someone. There are different levels of Wai according to levels of respect. I.e a Monk should have a Wai raised highest!
--Lol
10
When invited to a celebration: birthday, holiday, graduation, it is customary to bring a small gift or gift of money.
--chiangmaiwood
10
Most people eat their dishes with a fork and spoon. Hold the spoon in your dominant hand and the fork in your other hand, then use the fork to scoop the food onto the spoon and eat from the spoon. This is common practice for rice and noodle dishes.
--hi
