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The document provides tips for visitors to Thailand on appropriate cultural behaviors and norms. It advises showing respect for the King and Royal Family, such as standing for national anthems. Buddhism is also highly respected in Thailand, so modest dress is required in temples and shoes should be removed. While Thailand has a sex industry, most Thais are conservative so modest dress is best. Certain body parts like the head and feet have special significance and shouldn't be touched or pointed at others. Visitors should also avoid anger and confrontation to keep in line with Thailand's culture of being cool and fun-loving.

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The document provides tips for visitors to Thailand on appropriate cultural behaviors and norms. It advises showing respect for the King and Royal Family, such as standing for national anthems. Buddhism is also highly respected in Thailand, so modest dress is required in temples and shoes should be removed. While Thailand has a sex industry, most Thais are conservative so modest dress is best. Certain body parts like the head and feet have special significance and shouldn't be touched or pointed at others. Visitors should also avoid anger and confrontation to keep in line with Thailand's culture of being cool and fun-loving.

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Do's and Dont's


in Thailand
Whether for holiday, business, or retirement, spending time in the Land of Smiles can be truly
an amazing experience. With its colorful culture set amidst the backdrop of countless tourist spots,
Thailand never fails to enchant. Enhance your Thai experience and make some new friends along
the way by keeping in mind these simple tips during your stay.

• The Thais are known to be tolerant people but there are things that they consider
universally sacred to them that any sign of disrespect may cause a grave offence. First
of all, you should never express any disrespect for the King or any member of the Royal
Family.

• To most Thais, the King and his family are the living embodiment of their nationhood. Be
prepared to stand up whenever the national anthem or the royal anthems are played.

• Thais also regard Buddhism with the highest respect. They consider all Buddha images as
sacred and so are the monks. Therefore, you should not wear shorts and sleeveless shirts
when visiting any temple and shoes should be left at the entrance.

• Despite Thailand being known for its thriving sex industry, the majority of the population is
actually fairly conservative. A modest way of dressing will gain you more friends than baring
your flesh.

• The head, being the most sacred part of the body, should never be touched (do not attempt
to pat even the heads of children). The feet, being the lowest, should never be pointed at
other people, much less to a Buddha image.

• The head, being the most sacred part of the body, should never be touched (do not attempt
to pat even the heads of children). The feet, being the lowest, should never be pointed at
other people, much less to a Buddha image.

• Lastly, avoid showing any sign of anger. You should also avoid initiating confrontation.
Thailand isn’t called the ‘Land of Smiles’ for nothing. Keeping yourself cool is essential. The
Thais have a special expression for that jai yen, which translates to ‘cool heart’, they also
have the phrase mai pen rai which means ‘no problem’, which could lead you to a better
understanding of sanook, the quintessential Thai word for ‘fun’.


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