To understand the Thai culture, we would like to share some important habits which will be helpful during your travels in Thailand.

• Thailand is a Buddhist country where images of Buddha are held sacred. Sacrilegious acts may be punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors.
• Thai people hold their King and Queen and the Royal Family in great reverence, and so will not tolerate foreigners showing disrespect to them.
• Thai people greet each other with a “Wai”, a gesture made by joining one’s palms and raising the hands up to the face, while saying the word “Sawasdee”. They understand and will not mind if you do not return their greetings but will be very pleased if you give them a smile.
• Do not touch the head of a Thai person, male and female alike, without their consent. They consider the head as the most important part of the body; and the foot is the most degraded. Please apologize immediately if you touched someone’s head unintentionally.
• Avoid placing your feet on the table while sitting. Never use your foot to point things out or to touch any part of the body of anyone. Thai people consider it impolite.
• Call Thai people by their name; use the title “Khun” for adults.
• You’re expected to remove your shoes when entering a Thai house.
• Dress properly when entering Buddhist temples. Miniskirts and shorts are not allowed. Take your shoes off before going into the hall of worship.
• Nudity is illegal in Thailand. Topless sunbathing may be done discreetly in private and secluded areas. While sun bathing topless, one should not walk around from place to place as this might offend some conservative Asian people.