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Do and Dont in Thailand
As in our country, in Thailand the land of culture and also have a habit that must be respect. To avoid the problem, of course, we are in for a visit here should respect the culture and their customs, as saying, in the earth where there sky-thought. As a country located in the east, Thailand’s culture is actually not much different with our country.Here are some things that must be observed and respected as long as you are in Thailand to avoid problems:
First, the statue of Buddha. Buddhism is the majority religion in Thailand, and the Lord is a symbol of Buddhist sculpture. The statue has always respected and in high places.
Second, the King. Thailand’s king and his family are very respected people, in walking in the building and found numerous foto2 the king and queen. An action which is considered the kingdom of harassing the family can be regarded as criminal action. Do not until our time there we despise or speak negatively about the King and his family that does not want in prison.
Third, Biksu, Thailand for the community, biksu is a link between man and the Buddhist community, so their position a little higher.
Fourth, Flag and national anthem, in kantor2 good government or the private sector, in schools and in other public places, eight o’clock every morning is the advance flag, when ativitas all this activity must be stopped and the flag, which is running well, chat or other activities.
Fifth, issues related to physical contact, with the same indonesia, the head is a sacred object, so can not be held. Similarly feet, lift the foot too high and the face of the action that is irreverent. Pointing with the foot is also not very polite, just the same with Indonesia. Next hand rule, the same again, the right hand is considered better and more polite, if so give or receive something, use the right hand. That’s some cultural values and thailand. Hopefully can be a guide when you came to this country.
Sixth, if at any time watching cinema in Thailand is usually at the beginning of the show, will play the movie on video accompanied by the King and the national anthem. Remember to stand straight with the people until the other songs and the video ends. This is one of the Thai people’s reverence for citizens and not the exception of foreign citizens.
Seventh, While with women in Thailand should not ask whether he ever married or not, and avoid questions concerning age. In Thailand many women who decide to marry or not marry at older ages (40 year). They will also feel offended if we ask for their age.
Eighth, in Thailand there is a festival of the famous name Songkrang, usually fitting summer months ie March-April. At the festival that everyone will go down in the way of water and flush all the good local people and tourists. Do not be angry when they do this and also many of those who will touch our bodies to stain flour. You can also do the same to them and they will not be angry.