Moreover, the Thais are a welcoming brood. They easily smile and forgive. If you would like a fair treatment as a tourist in Thailand, then you should follow a few rules. Here are a few tips to get going in Thailand:
- Never get into an altercation with the locals over money. Thais do not take anger well and displays of anger or aggression can cost you fines and lead to legal problems. If you maintain a cool temperament, you are much likely to get the results. Thais like persuasive and cool minded people. It pays to be clam in Thailand.
- No matter what, Thai believe that the head is the most sacred part of the human body and touching it may be sacrilegious. Do not ever touch a senior person on the forehead ever. This may be considered a sin.
- Pointing to show a certain thing or even putting your feet on top of a chair of a table is considered impure. The feet are the dirtiest part of the entire body and should be kept away from monks and strangers. You should also not throw away Buddha statues or even stamp on photographs of the Thai monarch.
- If you are a woman, try and not touch a monk if you meet them. Do not shake hands and even sit next to them on the train. This marks a show of respect to monks who are Godly souls on Earth.
No comments:
Post a Comment