It is known about the people of Thailand that they are a tolerant people whose smile does not depart from its face, but what many people do not know that this smile does not always mean contentment, but rather it has more than one meaning that anger may be among them !! The other thing that a tourist gains from approaching an understanding of the customs and behaviors of the people in the country he visits.
The most famous customs of Thai civilization
One of the established traditions of the local people in Thailand is not to direct the sole of the foot to the people who talk or sit in front of them, as this is considered an undervaluation of the other, as the foot is generally from dirty body areas according to their belief. Not only is the guidance of the sole of the foot an insult to living people, but rather statues Buddha and photos of the dead are treated with the same respect !! While the residents of Thailand view the soles of the foot with great disdain for their location on the body, the human head is treated with great appreciation and glory, so it is forbidden within the traditions of the Thai people to strike a human head or touch it in a humiliating manner. Children are preferred in Thai culture. One of the things with special sensitivity in Thai culture is to point the hand to the person and preferably when wanting to draw the attention of someone to go to the “chin” area to him, as well as the desire to invite someone to come to him. Do not use your fingers to point, but you have to hit the ground In motion Rhythmic. From people who have a special status in Thailand, the king of the country who should not be underestimated by word, deed, or even exposure to his images or his name in any degrading way. Among the strange customs in Thai culture is usually “taking off shoes” which is not limited to entering temples and places The holy place, but it also extends to the houses and even to some shops and restaurants. If you are going to pass in front of a restaurant or a store and find a pile of shoes in front of the doors, it is better to take a look at the legs of the workers in these places to see if you have to take off your shoes before entering or not!
The Thai people sanctify the right hand and consider it cleaner and cleaner than the left hand that is used when the need is spent so the Thais prefer to use the right hand in dealing with others. The best way to enjoy local food in Thailand is to eat it with a spoon in the right hand and the fork in the left hand as the fork is used only for food collection In front of the spoon and be careful not to use it to put food in your mouth.
