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