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
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Don't touch a Thai person's head. Its disrespectful.
--Lol
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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 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
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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
Do not whistle at night. Thai are superstitious and believe whistling at night will summon Spirits.
--Thai
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If you decide to go to the cinema while in Thailand, before every movie the will be a moment of respect for the King, where everyone will stand up. Do not remain seated, stand up with the Thai people and show respect.
--Rick
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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
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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
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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
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When invited to a celebration: birthday, holiday, graduation, it is customary to bring a small gift or gift of money.
--chiangmaiwood
10
Smile, be respectful and polite.
Loud, drunk, angry foreigners are frowned upon.
--richardwonka
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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
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If you want to marry a Thai lady, you will generally have to pay a dowry to her parents, especially, if it is her 1st time getting married. This is paid for the ''loss'' of their daughter, who would otherwise have provided for the family.
--Rick
