Things NOT To Do in Thailand
Thailand is a beautiful country, often called the land of smiles, however, that does not mean that you shouldnt be versed in some of the local customs before visiting. Today we bring you 12 things NOT to do in Thailand so if you re planning a trip there, first you ll want to heed these warnings 1. Dont Hug Monks You ll find the monks are super friendly, but hands off, please. Monks are not allowed to touch women. Even on buses monks are not allowed to sit directly next to a woman. It is also forbidden to stand over or be positioned higher than a monk. 2. Never Use Your Feet Feet are considered the lowest, dirtiest part of the body in many Asian cultures and the head is the highest. So do not hold doors open with your feet, point your feet towards the Buddha images or angle your feet towards people. Be especially mindful of your feet position when you re sitting or eating on the floor. 3. Dont Disrespect the Royal Family You will see many pictures commemorating them throughout the country and it is di
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