Dos and Don

1
Dos and Donts in Thailand When traveling around
Chiangmai to explore Thai cultures, there are
certain things foreigners should do or should
avoid doing Be a Roman in Rome
2
The Monarchy All Thai people respect the King
and members of royal family Do not show any
lack of respect (Pictures, Banknotes) Criticism
of the King and royal family is against the law
Stand still when the National Anthem or Royal
Anthem is being played.
3

• Religion
• When entering a temple, dress politely (might be
  colorful).
• Shorts, bikinis, skirts that show your legs,
  open-toed sandals are considered inappropriate.
• Buddha images are sacred (do not point your feet
  at)
• Buddhist monks are untouchable by women.
• Monks do not shake a mans hand.
• Do not wear shoes inside a temple where Buddha
  images
• are kept.

4

• Head
• Thais regard the head as the highest part of the
  body.
• Touching someones head is entirely
  unacceptable.
• Anything associated with the head requires due
  treatment.
• Feet
• Feet are the lowest part of the body.
• Do not point at things with your feet.
• Take off your shoes before entering a temple.

5

• Greetings
• A gesture made by placing your hands together in
  front
• of your chest and bow a little called Wai and
  say
• Sawasdee which can be used for Hello, Good
  bye,
• Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening,
  Good
• night.
• Rules for Wai In Thai culture we respect
  seniority
• (seniority in terms of age and status.
• - You should not Wai to a child.
• - Junior should Wai the senior first.

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• General Advice
• Do not smoke in the public area or in the
  building.
• Do not engage in purchase of wild animals.
• Do not involve in any kind of drugs (harsh
  penalties).
• (Death penalties for drugs trading)
• Thais are generally shy people, if people walk
  up to
• you and engage in conversation, then move
  towards
• purchase of something, beware of bad
  intention.