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The Monarchy
Thai people have a deep, traditional reverence for
the Royal Family, and a visitor should be careful to show respect for
the King, the Queen and the Royal Children.
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Religion
Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines.
They should never go topless, or in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable
attireIt is acceptable to wear shoes when walking around the compound
of a Buddhist temple, but not inside the chapel where the principal Buddha
image is kept.
Each Buddha image, large or small, ruined or not, is regarded as a sacred
object. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything which
might indicate a lack of respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch
or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of one.
If a woman has to give anything to a monk, she first hands it to a man,
who then presents it.
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Social Norms
Thais don't normally shake hands when they greet one
another, but instead press the palms together in a prayer-like gesture
called a wai. Generally a younger person wais an elder, who returns it.
Thais regard the head as the highest part of the body, literally and figuratively.
Therefore, avoid touching people on the head and try not to point your
feet at people or an object. It is considered very rude.
Shoes should be removed when entering a private Thai home.
Public displays of affection between men and women are frowned upon.
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Source
www.tourismthailand.org by Tourism Authority
Of Thailand (T.A.T.)
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