DOS AND DON'TS
2023-06-01
BE RESPECTFUL TO THE KING AND TO THE ROYAL FAMILY
AVOID STEPPING ON THAI CURRENCY, THE BAHT
DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear long skirts or long pants to cover up their knees, but no tight leggings are allowed. Shoulders should be kept covered and no see-through clothes, sleeveless tops can be worn
DO NOT POINT, EITHER WITH FINGERS OR FEET
You should not point, either with fingers or feet, at a monk or Buddha statue or even other people
FEET ARE CONSIDERED THE LOWER AND DIRTY PART OF THE BODY
In Thailand, it's common practice to remove your shoes before enteringsomeone's home, temples, and sometimes shops
DO NOT TOUCH PEOPLE’S HEADS
DO NOT OVERSTAY YOUR VISA PERIOD
If you do, you will need to pay a fine of 500 Baht per day
GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL
Gambling, other than betting on horse races or the government-sponsored Thai lottery, is prohibited in Thailand