Grand Palace, Thailand

Thailand Etiquette & Taboos

Enjoy the Land of Smiles with these fun tips – be respectful and have an unforgettable adventure!

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Wai greeting with smile – instant Thai charm!

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Remove shoes indoors – keep it clean and respectful.

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Try street food – pad thai and mango sticky rice heaven! 🍲

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Be polite and soft-spoken – 'krab/ka' goes far!

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Visit temples respectfully – cover shoulders/knees.

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Bargain with smile at markets – fun game!

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Enjoy Thai massage – relaxing must-do!

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Say 'Sawasdee' hello/goodbye – easy win hearts.

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Ride tuk-tuk – adventurous and iconic!

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Try spicy food challenge – but have milk ready! 🌶️

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Respect monks – don't touch or photo close.

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Smile always – land of smiles for a reason!

Don'ts 🙃👎

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Don't touch head – it's sacred, big no-no!

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Don't point feet at people/Buddha – super rude.

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Don't badmouth monarchy – serious offense.

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Don't lose temper – 'jai yen' cool heart please.

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Don't hug monks (if female) – keep distance.

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Don't wear shoes in temples/homes – oops moment!

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Don't over-bargain aggressively – keep it friendly.

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Don't litter beaches – paradise stays perfect.

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Don't feed elephants at unethical places.

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Don't ignore wai – return it politely.

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Don't rush – Thai time is relaxed!

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Don't skip 'khob khun' thank you!