IMPORTANT INFOS

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Thailand Do’s and Dont’s

  • Do respect all Buddha images. Buddha images are held sacred and sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment.
  • Do dress properly when visiting a temple.
  • Do remove your shoes before entering a temple, somebody’s house and even some shops.
  • Do treat monks with the highest respect.
  • Do try and keep calm no matter what the problem or provocation may be.
  • Do lower your body slightly when passing between or in front of people.
  • Do try and learn a few basic phrases in Thai, like ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’.
  • Do ensure that you have a visa if you need one.

  • Don’t show disrespect towards the Thai Royal Family. It’s a criminal offence to insult the Thai monarchy.
  • Don’t cross your legs when you are in the presence of a monk. This applies whether you are sitting on the floor or in a chair.
  • Don’t worry too much about whether you should wai or not.
  • Don’t touch a Thai person’s head or ruffle their hair. Apologize if you accidentally touch somebody’s head.
  • Don’t place your feet on the table while sitting, don’t point to anything with your feet and don’t touch anybody with your feet.
  • Don’t raise your voice or lose your temper; try and be jai yen.
  • Don’t take Buddha images out of the country. Strictly speaking it is against the law to take or send Buddha images out of the country.
  • Don’t overstay your visa.


    Most social indiscretions will be forgiven without you even realizing. Thais know that foreign visitors have their own customs and different ways of doing things, but if you are aware of some of the do’s and don’ts you will earn respect from your Thai hosts

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