After living in Bangkok for over a year I wanted to know a lot about Thai people, I shared with other foreigners who live here should learn it or leave it. The first thing you need to accept is that eastern culture is different. The people in the east are less emotional and more polite, and while they know the West are different, they are often uncomfortable when we move away from their standards. The things I find important are listed below in orderMeaning:
Be polite - Thais keep educated on everything. Their language is built into it very politely. If you follow what is called "courtesy" you will be fine.
Thai King - The Thai love their king, King Rama IX. Never show any kind of disrespect for him or the royal family. The Thais have a deep respect for the royal family and visitors must be traditional respect for the king and queen,and real children. When attending a public event in which a member of the royal family is present, the best guide on how to behave, to see the crowd and do what they do.
Security - Stealth crimes like pickpocketing are the most common problem with you is worth an eye on your belongings at all times and informed people around. unprovoked violence against tourists are rare, but well worth it to exercise common sense.
NationalReligion - Buddhism the national religion of Thailand, with almost 95% of the Thai population are Buddhists. All images of Buddha are considered sacred, and there are laws against removing these images for anything other that personal worship.
Buddhist monks - Buddhist monks clothes are quickly identified by their shaved heads, feet and wear orange. E 'moving Buddhist monks forbidden for women, this includes something to surrender to a womanMonk must first element of a man who will be the element of Monaco hands since. Even Western men should never try to shake hands with a Monaco.
Buddhist Temple - The use of shoes in a temple is acceptable, but should) be removed when they enter their church (the area where the Buddha image is kept.
Be Quiet - strong people are considered impolite. Speak softly and not to laugh out loud. Of course there are the common places such as bars,Celebrations and parks, with strong and should be expected.
Greetings - Greetings in Thailand can be very formal in appearance to Western eyes. The basic gesture of the hands, fingers up, with a slight bow of the head. The words "saw Dee (Krupp)" (or "Kaw" for women) are spoken throughout fm arc. It 'difficult for the Thais, with three levels according to age and position, but Westerners feel this greeting to be expectedto understand. (. Steps: 1 Monk, thumbs touching the front arch Durin, 2 of the same age or older, the thumbs touching the lips and chin touch the youngest person ... 3 inch)
Food - Eating in Thailand is generally hot, hot. Most Westerners can not manage to enjoy the amount of hot spice that Thai people. For foreigners visiting Westerners, the best advice that I give them is to ask how the food is less spicy. There are two phrases used are preferably based on this: 1) "Neverped "- not spicy and 2)" ped nit us "- a little spicy favorite. The food in Thailand is a genius and this advice will help you enjoy even more of my description of the food. In the near future are the publication of . Stay tuned.
Street Food - There is an old Thai proverb 'a bit dirty) makes the food a bit' more delicious (rough translation of several Western contraction, the purchase of food on the streets of impact. May your health with theStomach digestion problems. While the majority of street food stalls are clean, the only local standards. I live by the "rule of thumb", which has served us well, lives in Bangkok. This rule is simple, but you must keep. E '"only on the road, which is prepared before eating." This ensures that food is thoroughly cooked before eating again. Unfortunately, this prevents a lot of food on the streets, but it is better than cure after week served.
Body Odor - ThaiPeople almost never smell badly and they find it offensive if others do.
Neutral - if you go to areas in Thailand with Thai festivals and celebrations are many people prepared to meet. For Western experience the volume of these areas can be incredible. Be ready, pushed and pushed and be aware that they mean no harm. It 's the sense of personal space is very different from Westerners.
Watch where you walk - Sidewalks of Bangkokmust be respected, irregular and full of obstacles. Oh, also the streets of many stray dogs, dogs are not aggressive, but do not leave landmines on the sidewalks.
Taxi drivers - Most taxi drivers are in order. In general, it is always better to use taxis. Tuktuks more expensive and with Bangkok traffic you could breathe in a lot of smog on the road. If you negotiate a significant distance ... Even the taxi was "We love farang, it is calledEnglish ", and most of them do not. They have a radio that has a person who knows a bit 'of English.
Cinema - Advertising and right before the film is a tribute to the King of Thailand, and all are connected.
Driving in Thailand - If you are a brave and decide to drive around for Thailand is not to be worried, not so bad. There are some things to understand.Drivers use the left instead of right, as in the U.S., and the streets are narrow, generally, that the United States. So, can drive next to a bus or truck a little 'intimidating.
Toilet - toilets can be very intimidating eastern to the western traveler, too. Be aware that the bathrooms are a little more east of holes in the ground surrounded by ceramics and includes water, no paper, for cleaning. To be honest, I'm not used to obtain this type of system on its owncomplete. In addition, there are many women in the men's room, because they were stationed for cleaning. It can be very irritating when for the first time this experience, but are not there for more than cleaning.
By following these tips, you can have a better understanding of Thailand in Bangkok and most fun of your stay, so the local people more comfortable with you and give you a better understanding of how things work in Thailand.
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