{"id":11245,"date":"2025-11-01T13:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=11245"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:55:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T02:55:58","slug":"how-to-be-culturally-correct-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/how-to-be-culturally-correct-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand Travel Tips: Essential Cultural Dos and Don&#8217;ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Land of Smiles. Thailand is famous worldwide for its breathtaking temples, stunning beaches, and delicious street food\u2014but it&#8217;s also a country with a deep, revered culture. As a visitor, your journey will be much smoother and more rewarding if you understand the local customs and etiquette. Thai people are known for their kindness and tolerance, yet knowing a few essential dos and don&#8217;ts will prevent any accidental offence, show genuine respect, and ensure you receive that famous Thai hospitality in return. Ready to travel like a pro? Here are the essential Thailand travel tips that every tourist must know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>THE DOs<\/h2>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">1. Do try to <i>wai<\/i><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This much-used Thai greeting involves a slight bow, with hands pressed together at upper chest level in a prayer-like way. Younger people will&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wai<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;their elders first, and the greeting is then reciprocated. The&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wai<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;is also used to say \u2018goodbye\u2019 and \u2018thank you\u2019, and to show respect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13227 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wai-1.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">2. Do greet<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accompany your <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wai<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;with a hello: \u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sawadee&nbsp;kha<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d (if you are a woman) and \u201c<\/span><em>Sawadee&nbsp;krap<\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d (if you are a man).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>3. Do get travel insurance<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accidents happen and can be even more daunting when you are away from home. Gravity\u2019s pull on a falling coconut harms more world travellers every year than sharks do! This is a Thailand travel tip that can save you a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>4. Do visit some temples<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW63997106\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW63997106\">Thailand is full of beautiful temples (<\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW63997106\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW63997106\">wats<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW63997106\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW63997106\">) and visiting them provides a fascinating window into many aspects of daily life. Visitors are welcome, but appropriate attire is expected. Your legs, shoulders and upper arms should be&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 BCX0 SCXW63997106\">covered<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW63997106\"> and shoes removed. Temples regularly visited by tourists will usually have sarongs available for those who turn up inadequately dressed, but when visiting lesser-known temples, it\u2019s useful to bring your own.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Temple.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>5. Do get adventurous with Thai cuisine<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW99722592\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99722592\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/thai-food-a-fabulous-fusion-of-flavours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai food<\/a><\/strong> is usually lightly cooked and fragrant, with an emphasis on fresh herbs and spices. Try new dishes, the cuisine has much to offer. The food can get quite fiery though, so let them know if you&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 BCX0 SCXW99722592\">can not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99722592\">&nbsp;handle too much&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 BCX0 SCXW99722592\">chilli<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99722592\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13228 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Thai-food.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>6. Do eat with a spoon<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW46338799\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW46338799\">Food etiquette must be included in Thailand travel tips. Most Thai dishes are served in bite-size pieces and eaten with a spoon and fork, but the fork is just used to push food onto the spoon. You will rarely be offered a knife along with your fork. Chopsticks are often used with spoons too.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">7. Do haggle while shopping<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Haggling is expected and taken as a bit of fun. Enjoy the rolling of the eyes and all the associated drama but know when to stop, and bear in mind that a dollar probably means more to a local than it does to you. Keep the banter friendly and you\u2019ll find the prices will come down more readily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>See Also: <\/em><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a style=\"color: #666699;\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-white-lotus-season-3-discover-thailands-luxury-mystery-and-breathtaking-beauty-with-elite-havens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Visit The White Lotus Season 3 Destinations in Thailand<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haggle.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>8. Do keep your cool<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hawkers on the beach and other tourist destinations may be&nbsp;persistent, but&nbsp;keep your emotions in check as being openly angry or confrontational is offensive and embarrassing to the Thais.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>9. Do ask before taking photographs of people and inside religious buildings<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is particularly frowned upon to pose with (or to turn your back to) an image of Lord Buddha. It is important to note these dos and don&#8217;ts in Thailand.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>10. Do be respectful of the monarchy<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW124871556\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW124871556\">It is a criminal offence in Thailand to be disrespectful of the royal family<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW124871556\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW124871556\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/mind-your-manners-dos-and-donts-in-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Dos and Don&#8217;ts for Bali<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-11316 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27768%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20768%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273768%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1024px-The_Coronation_of_King_Rama_X_B.E._2562_A.D._2019.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW248957869\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW248957869\">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW248957869\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW248957869\">Tris_T7 \u2013 Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX0 SCXW248957869\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=78748290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX0 SCXW248957869\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW248957869\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=78748290<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP BCX0 SCXW248957869\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559740&quot;:360,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>THE DON\u2019Ts<\/h2>\n<h4>1. Don\u2019t drink tap water<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW166924130\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW166924130\">It may not be safe. To be environmentally friendly, refill your bottle from the high-quality chilled water in your villa\u2019s dispenser rather than buying multiple plastic bottles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">2. Don\u2019t use your feet to point \u2013 particularly at an image of Buddha \u2013 touch, or step over anybody<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And propping them up on a table is a big no-no too. Thais consider feet to be the dirtiest part of the body and one that should be kept low and out of sight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>3. Don\u2019t touch people\u2019s heads, including those of babies and children<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\">Heads&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 BCX0 SCXW30894864\">are considered to be<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\">&nbsp;sacred and it<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\">&nbsp;is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW30894864\"> rude to touch them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">4. Don\u2019t ride a scooter or motorbike without a helmet<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We advise against hiring bikes as Thailand is notorious for motorcycle accidents, but if you do hire one, get heed sensible advice on traffic rules before heading out on to the seemingly chaotic roads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13231 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Motorbike.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>5. Don\u2019t ride a rental bike or car if you are not carrying a valid International Driver\u2019s License<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The license must be valid for the appropriate vehicle, as the police often do random checks. You must hold a license that allows you to drive motorbikes, not just cars, if driving a rental bike, and vice versa.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>6. Don\u2019t swim if a red flag is showing on the beach<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thailand\u2019s rip tides can be vicious, and water can be rough during the wet season. A top Thailand travel tip is to take a cooling dip in your private villa pool instead, if you are visiting in the monsoons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">7. Don\u2019t touch, or hand anything directly to a Buddhist monk if you\u2019re a woman<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is not because women are considered in a derogatory way, but to avoid laying the monk open to any possibility of temptation. 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Don\u2019t smoke in any enclosed public areas<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This includes shopping&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centres<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and restaurants. Please note that e-cigarettes are prohibited in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">9. Don\u2019t walk around town in your beachwear&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bare shoulders (for men and women) and skimpy skirts or shorts will make your Thai hosts feel uncomfortable. So, throw on a shirt, pants or a sarong when hitting the streets, shops, a caf\u00e9 or restaurant. You\u2019ll be glad for the extra layers once you\u2019re inside those air-conditioned interiors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-13239 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/photo-of-dragon-temple-733071.jpg 1067w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">10. Don\u2019t get into any situations that feel uncomfortable<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, some street sellers may offer prescription medicine \u2013 or any other drug \u2013 for sale. Thailand has strictly enforced drug laws, so avoid any such encounter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253872905 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253872905 BCX0\">While Thais are known for being open, tolerant and hospitable, they may not always understand the nuances and eccentricities of other cultures. Follow this list of dos and don&#8217;ts in Thailand and you&#8217;re sure to have a hassle-free trip. A dream holiday to Thailand is just a click away. Book one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/thailand-private-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thailand villas<\/a> to enjoy the beauty of Thailand.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Book NOW. 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