| ALWAYS |
| protect yourself from the sun. It is hotter than you think ! |
| BARGAINING |
| always smile and bargain with good humor. Not only is it fun but will also help you to get the best prices. |
| BECKON |
| waiters or anyone you wish to talk to with the hand, palm downwards, fingers straight and waving upend down. Don't crook your finger, clap, snap your fingers or hiss. |
| BUDDHA |
| images should be treated with great respect. It is against the law to take or send them out of Thailand except under very special circumstances. |
| .. make sure you have the proper clothes when visiting temples. Women should have covered shoulders and not too short pants, men should also not go without T-shirt . Don't forget to take off your shoes when entering the inner temple area. |
| must be kept to yourself. Not on the table and certainly not pointing an anybody. |
| whenever possible. Thai's love it, especially when you say nice things about Thailand. Hair and head should not be touched. If you do so by accident, excuse yourself. |
| are the most important people in the society and must be treated with respect at all times. Touching a monk or his robes by a women is strictly taboo. Please say "Thank You" or smile your appreciation. The Thai phrase is "Kaup Khun Krap" by a man and "Kaup Khun Kha" by a woman. |
| with the finger is acceptable for objects and animals but not for people. |
| take it easy - at least at the beginning of your stay. You will soon come to appreciate and enjoy the Thai's laid-back attitude to time and punctually. Keep pressure for when you get home ! |
| should be taken off before entering a temple or someone's home! |
| and people will like you. A smile can be used to excuse small inconveniences, to thank for small services and to return the wai of small children and servants. |
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