Do and don't in Thailand

Last activity 30 November 2009 by jronald

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expat.comYour favourite team20 November 2008 09:17:46

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Are you living in Thailand? We need you to share your experience of the local customs

Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Thailand?

Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Thailand?

Thanks!

expatudon08New member24 November 2008 19:36:05

thai.s will forgive a lot from falangs but never make a remark about the king our is familey our you will find yourself in trouble
also be aware never to put your hands on a thai female monk also very frowned on and rightly so

lady sNew member13 July 2009 19:16:27

Politeness go a long way

FarangrakthaiActive member14 July 2009 11:36:27

Smile.
Always smile.
And always dress correctly.

lady sNew member15 July 2009 13:38:29

I used to get look up & down , down & up wear a t-shirt , jean and a pair of sandals to "the" fancy mall in bkk LOL... 2 bizarre

jronaldMember30 November 2009 01:56:59

Farangrakthai wrote:
Smile.
Always smile.
And always dress correctly.

Could you share more about "dress correctly" ?

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