{"id":1162342,"date":"2019-01-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pattayaprestigeproperties.com\/uncategorized-th\/etiquette-in-thailand\/"},"modified":"2025-01-24T10:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T03:53:56","slug":"etiquette-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pattayaprestigeproperties.com\/th\/etiquette-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Etiquette in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thailand is a magnificent country but many of their traditions and customs are very different to what we are perhaps more familiar with in the West. Whilst there are things that are plain bad manners anywhere in the World, not wearing a shirt in a bar, for example, there are some things that are different here so here are the things that you should perhaps consider.<\/p>\n

The Basics<\/h5>\n

In Thailand as with most other Asian countries, losing face is something that should be avoided at all costs. You should never lose your temper, be confrontational or show excessive emotions or be overtly affectionate. Elders should always be respected but a person\u2019s education and the clothes can all play a huge influence on the respect that you will command.<\/p>\n

The traditional Thai greeting is a Wai which involves pressing the palm of your hands together and bowing your head. This should be done by someone younger or of a lower status, for example, you would not expect a monk to Wai.<\/p>\n

The feet are also a very sensitive part of Thai culture. You should never point with your feet, show someone the sole of your foot, put your feet on a table (not that this should be done anywhere) or have your feet higher than someone\u2019s head.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Thai national anthem is played every day at 8am and 6pm where you should stop what you are doing and observe the anthem. It is also played in cinemas prior to a film where you will be expected to stand in silence.<\/p>\n

What to Do<\/h5>\n