local conditions and customs
Thailand
The King of Thailand is located in the south central part of Mainland Southeast Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand in the Pacific Ocean to the southeast and the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean to the southwest. It borders Myanmar in the west and northwest, Laos in the northeast, Cambodia in the east, and Malaysia in the south. It belongs to Tropical monsoon climate, and the terrain is high in the north and low in the south. With a total area of 513000 Square kilometre and a coastline of 2705 kilometers, the country is divided into five regions and 77 prefectures.
religion：
Thailand mainly has Buddhism, Islam, Catholicism, and Hinduism. Buddhism is the national religion of Religion in Thailand and an important part of Thai religion and culture. It has a significant impact on local politics, economy, social life, culture and art, and enjoys a high status in Thailand.
custom:
Thailand is a state of etiquette and is known as the "smiling country". Thai people have a gentle temperament, pay attention to etiquette, and respect their elders. When people meet, they usually put their hands together in front of their chests to greet each other, and even after they do, they can no longer shake hands. When meeting members of the royal family, they usually bow in homage. When meeting monks, they usually give a ten fold salute. Women are not allowed to shake hands with monks or deliver items.
Thai people regard the head as the most sacred part and avoid being touched by others. When the elders are present, the younger or lower level must take a detour or bend down to pass through. Avoid using your left hand to pass or pick up items. When sitting, avoid crossing your legs or pointing your feet towards others. When talking, avoid pointing your fingers at the other person. When visiting or burning incense in a temple, one must dress neatly and take off their shoes.
taboo:
Thailand is a Buddhist country, with over 90% of the population believing in Buddhism. The Buddha statue is revered as a sacred object in Thailand, and it is not allowed to disrespect the Buddha statue. Remember not to climb the Buddha statue to take photos. When visiting temples and palaces, one should dress neatly and appropriately, and should not wear sleeveless vests, short skirts, shorts, or other inappropriate clothing. When entering the main hall, one should take off their shoes as required and enter. During the visit, one should maintain solemnity and not chase, play, or play. Women are not allowed to have direct contact with monks. If they need to submit items to monks, they should hand them over to a man who will act on their behalf, or the monks should lay the cassock in front of them and place the items on top of it.
Thailand is a Constitutional monarchy. The king and members of the royal family enjoy a high status in Thailand and are loved by the Thai people. Tourists should show respect to the king and members of the royal family. It is not allowed to discuss topics related to the royal family in public or make remarks that damage the reputation of the royal family, otherwise it will be a serious crime.
