Thailand donts:
- Do not ask about the other’s family until a certain level of familiarity has been established.
- Do not ask on Thai people income, the kind of house they live in, or questions of personal nature - Thai people are quite sensitive to being embarrassed.
- Do not disrespect the Thai Royal Family (it is against the law-it can get you in prison), religion or monks, it is deeply offended.
- Do not point an index finger at the person you speak to - it is considered bad form.
- Do not talk too loudly, it is impolite.
- Do not hold your hand with fingers up, it is considered rude.
- Do not clap, snap your fingers or whistle...to a Thai this is the way you call for the attention of a dog, not a human.
- Do not cross your legs when you are in the presence of a monk. This applies whether you are sitting on the floor or in a chair
- Do not point to things with your feet, hold doors open with your feet, point your feet to the Buddha images, point at or touch peoples' heads, or under any circumstance, touch monks.
