Thailand not only has beautiful scenery, but also has a lot of special food. It is one of the countries suitable for everyone to travel freely. So many people like to travel to Thailand during the Spring Festival. What are the precautions for traveling to Thailand during the Spring Festival? Let's go with Xiaobian!
Notes for free travel to Thailand during the Spring Festival of 2018
1. When Thai people say hello to each other, they will not use the typical handshake method, but use their hands together to pray; Thai people call Wai. Generally speaking, the young say hello to the old first, and the old then return ten.
2. It is impolite to point one's feet at another. Therefore, it should be avoided to sit with people. Or if you tell someone anything, use your hands instead of your feet.
3. Thais believe that 'head' is the highest part of the body in the meaning or symbol. Therefore, they are not allowed to touch anyone's head, even if it is a friendly performance. Similarly, when observing Thai social gatherings, young people will deliberately hang their heads down in front of the elderly to a height no higher than that of the elderly, so as not to leave the impression that they are despised.
4. It is unacceptable to publicly declare the love between men and women. You may have seen some very westernized young couples holding hands, but this is only common in enlightened communities.
5. In Thailand, losing your temper is the next policy, especially openly. What you want will not succeed. Thais think it represents a mean manner. However, it's the best way to keep calm and calm, and you'll be comfortable with what you want.
6. Don't be surprised if Thai people call you by your first name instead of your last name, such as Mr. Burke or Ms. Mary. Because they call each other in this way, and the general honorific name is Kun (Mr., Mrs. and Ms.).
7. Thai women are usually conservative. Please do not touch them (body) without their consent.
8. Thais believe that people's right hand is clean while their left hand is unclean. Their left hand can only be used to take some unclean things. Therefore, holding important things with your left hand will lead to disrespect. Left handers may not pay attention in daily life, but they are absolutely not allowed in formal occasions. In more formal occasions, they should be held in both hands, and the left hand will be regarded as contempt for others. Thais eat with their right hand, and pass things to others with their right hand to show respect. If you have to use your left hand, say 'left hand, please forgive'.
9. Like the left hand, the sole of the foot is also considered unclean. Avoid putting your feet on the table when you enter. Hitting or pointing at people with the toes of their feet will be severely reprimanded, and the soles of their feet must not be rushed to the Buddha. Thai people think that feet are mean and can only be used for walking and can't do other things, such as kicking the door with their feet and pointing things with their feet. When sitting, don't raise your feet and point them at others. Women's seats are more strict, and their legs must be close together, otherwise they will be considered uncivilized and lack of education.
10. In public places in Thailand, don't do anything harmful, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, which is considered to be inconsistent with local customs. In addition, naked sunbathing is only allowed on some beaches. In other places, Thais do not like this kind of behavior. Although it does not constitute a violation of the law, it violates the Buddhist philosophy of Thais. Thai men and women pay attention to insemination, even when dancing in public, the body is not accessible.
11. Thais do not need to sign with red pen, because Thais need to write their surname on the coffin after they die, which is written with red pen. Thai people like red and yellow, and they are forbidden to brown. People are used to color different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue, Saturday is purplish red. People often wear clothes of different colors according to different dates. White used to be used for funerals, but now it's black.
12. It is forbidden to hang clothes, especially underpants and socks, in places where people often walk, such as doors and roofs.
13. In some rural areas, don't praise others for their beautiful children.
14. Do not pick water lamp. Thai people hold the Water Lantern Festival when the moon is full in December every year in Thai calendar, which is the most lively festival in Thailand. When watching the water lamp, we must pay attention to that no matter how delicate and beautiful the water lamp is, it must not be picked up, or it will be severely punished.
15. Questions to avoid: politics, corruption, members of the royal family. Even friends don't like to talk about personal issues.
16. If you offend others, smile, say 'I'm sorry' to apologize, and put your hands together.
17. Take off your shoes before entering the houses of Thais, and do not step on the threshold. If the host sits on the floor, the guest will do the same. Don't cross your feet. Bend your legs under your body. Don't expose the soles of your feet.
18. To give gifts to Thai people, it is better to choose packaged food, candy, etc., and pass them to the recipient with the right hand. If Thai people give you a gift, they should thank them before accepting it. Don't open it face to face unless you are asked to.