Do´s & Don´t
1. Thai people have a deep traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and visitors should be careful to show respect for the King, the Queen and the Royal Children.
2. Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, in shorts, hot pants or other improper cloths. Shoes, hats or caps are culturally prohibited 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 do anything which might indicate a lack of respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch especially be touched by a woman.
3. Thais normally greet one another by pressing the palms together in a prayer-like gesture, and men say “sawasdee krab” while women say “sawasdee ka” Youngers always pay respect to the elders.
4. 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 objects. It is considered very rude.
5. Shoes should be taken off when entering a private Thai home.
6. National flag, Banknotes, coin, and religious images or pictures should not be stepped on or stepped over.