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General Dos and Don'ts: Rememeber to bow and say...
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  • By StevieF on August 25, 2002
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  • General Dos and Don'ts - Bangkok
    by StevieF
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    Rememeber to bow and say 'Thank You' as a courtesy to people who serve you.
    When eating Thai food use a fork in your left hand and a spoon in your right, it does make it easier.
    Temple ettiquette -
    Take off your shoes when entering the Temples also do not wear shorts (legs should be covered) and have your shoulders covered too, this especially applies to females who also should have their mid-drifts covered. Kneel down in temples and DO NOT point your FEET at the Buddha image as it is a mark of great disrespect to do so.
    Give a donation and place an offering at the Temples Buddha for good luck in life.
    There is a Buddha for every day of the week, each portrays an aspect of the person, find out yours it is remarkable how true it is.
    People are friendly always give them your time and give polite conversation.
    It is not the done thing to hold hands and show affection i.e. kissing in public.
    Do not make any degrading or inflamotry remark about the King and the Royal Family as they are highly revered by the Thai people, in fact it is an offence to speak out about the King in public. This is the 9th King and he is regarded as a good King by the people as well as the 5th King of Thailand.

    Females should not touch or talk to Buddhist monks.

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    General Dos and Don'ts: Passing in Front of People!
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  • By machomikemd on October 1, 2007
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  • Among other actions that might seem harmless to you, passing things in front of people (instead of behind) or stepping over a sitting or lying person’s legs (even in crowded places) are considered very offensive. If you have to pass between two people, you should lower your head slightly as a mark of basic politeness.


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    General Dos and Don'ts: Dress code
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  • Updated By aukjejetty on April 15, 2003
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  • Cleanliness and neatness are important. In tropical Thailand, never put off showering or doing your laundry. Most Thais keep themselves scrupulously clean and dress respectably. T-shirts, sandals and knee-length shorts are suitable for informal occasions, but visits to palaces, government offices and some temples usually require something more appropriate. Nudity is forbidden, and topless bathing can offend, even though it is tolerated on some tourist beaches.

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    General Dos and Don'ts: Meeting Etiquette
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  • By machomikemd on October 1, 2007
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  • The wai (as mentioned in my other local custom tips) is the traditional form of greeting, given by the person of lower status to the person of higher status.
    . Thais generally use first rather than surnames, with the honorific title Khun before the name. Khun is an all- purpose form of address that is appropriate for both men and women
    . In general, wait for your host and hostess to introduce you to the other guests. This allows everyone to understand your status relative to their own, and thus know who performs the wai and how low the head should be bowed


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    General Dos and Don'ts: Dining Etiquette
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  • By machomikemd on October 1, 2007
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  • If you are invited to a Thai's house:
    . Arrive close to the appointed time, although being a few minutes late will not cause offence.
    . Check to see if the host is wearing shoes. If not, remove yours before entering the house.
    . Ask another guest to confirm the dress code.
    . Step over the threshold rather than on it. This is an old custom that may be dying out with younger Thais, but erring on the side of conservatism is always a good idea


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    General Dos and Don'ts: 1. Always greet people by...
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  • General Dos and Don'ts - Bangkok
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    1. Always greet people by saying sawat-dii khrap if you are a male say sawat-dii kha in case you are a female (Thai people always greet before starting any conversation...)and this is an all purpose greeting(and farewell)

    2. Don't point your feet at people or at things

    3. Don't touch a thai person on head

    4. In temples go neatly dressed (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and u'll have to take off your shoes to enter the temples

    5. Budhha images are sacred objects , don't pose in front of them for pictures and definately don't touch them

    6. Monks are not to toch and nor touched by females !!!

    7.When in a temple keep your feet away from buddha's image or monks ( see how the monks are sitting in the photo u'll know)

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