General Believes ;

*Thais believe the head is the most sacred part of the body. Thus, refrain from touching the head.

*The feet are considered the lowest part of the body ; don’t rest your feet, or put your shoes, on a table and don’t point your feet to anyone’s direction.

*Thais feel strongly about their religion, so don’t wear immodest attire at a temple, don’t climb Buddha images, and always remove your shoes before enering a temple.

*The traditional Thai greeting is the wai, where the hands are brought together in front of the chin. The younger, or the lower-ranking person, should be the one to make the wai first.

*The Royal Family is deeply loved and respected. Don’t speak ill of its members even in jest.

*Displays of affestion between sexes in public places are a go-go. Don’t sunbathe topless.

*That’s are quite respectful of Westerner and some may try their English on you. Don’t be offended by questions about your age, salary and marital status; they don’t mean to be intrusive.

* “Sanook” is a thai word describing everything that is fun, enjoyable and gives pleasure. This is often combined with the phrase “mai pen rai” (never mind).

*The Monarchy: Thai people have a deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and a visitor should be careful to show respect for the King, the Queen and the Royal Children.

*Religion: Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, or in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable attire. It is acceptable to wear shoes when walking around the compound of a Buddhist temple, but not inside the chapel where the principal Buddha image is kept.

*Each Buddha image, large or small, ruined or not, is regarded as a sacred object. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything which might indicate a lack of respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of one. If a woman has to give anything to a monk, she fist hands it to a man, who then presents it.

Social Norms:
- Thais don’t normally shake hand when they greet one another, but instead press the palms together in a prayer-like gesture called a wai. Generally a -- younger person wais an elder, who returns it

- Thais regard the head as the highest part of the body, literally Therefore, avoid touching people on the head and try not to point your feet at people or an object. It is considered very rude. Shoes should be removed when entering a private Thai home Public displays of affection between men and women are frowned upon.