1. Thailand is called "the country of Buddhism" and "the country of white elephants".
2. The capital Bangkok is known as "Venice of the East"; In Thai, Bangkok means city of angels.
3. Language: Thai, English.
Namaste Thai people generally do not shake hands when they meet, but namaste each other and say "Sawadika" (transliteration in Thai means "happiness and auspiciousness"). The higher the crossed hands are raised, the more they show respect for each other. When saluting, put your hands together, your fingers together, put them on your chest, point your palms at the tip of your nose, and bow your head slightly. When the younger generation sees the elder, raise your hand to your eyes, see your peers, raise it to your nose, and the elder will reciprocate the younger generation and raise it to your chest. Those with lower status or younger age should salute first. When one party salutes, the recipient should reciprocate. Thais also exchange ten gifts when they leave. Now Thai government officials often shake hands with intellectuals when they meet.
Polite.
Everyday etiquette is often used to express friendliness and closeness. They are not used to calling by their surnames, but by their first names. Thais are well-educated, gentle, kind, polite, thrifty and flexible, speak softly and behave politely. Land of smiles. Thai civilians must kneel when they see members of the royal family or monks, but members of the royal family and monks do not have to reciprocate; Pedestrians should bow slightly to show politeness when they pass by the sitting person; Grab food with your hands. When the elders are present, the younger generation should sit on the ground or kneel. The height of the head should not exceed that of the elders.
Fashion etiquette
1, like bright colors. Use different colors to represent different dates. Monday, yellow; Tuesday, pink; Wednesday, green; Thursday, orange; Friday, light blue; Saturday, purple; Sunday, red.
2. Usually: wear shirts, pants and skirts; Business occasions: dark suit or dress;
No matter where you go, don't show your soles, especially don't point your soles at each other. You'd better bring your own slippers when traveling.
dining etiquette
1, don't drink hot tea and boiled water, add ice; It is customary to drink juice with a little salt.
2, taste: like spicy and tender things, love curry rice and Dongyin Gong soup; I don't like salty and sweet food, and I don't eat pot-stewed vegetables.
The folk custom is to kneel around a short round table and grab food with your right hand.
Custom taboo
Thai men must become monks once and for three months at the age of 20, and the king is no exception, otherwise they will be looked down upon.
Avoid touching others' heads casually, which is considered a great insult to others. Even if you kiss your child, don't touch your head casually, so as not to bring bad luck to your child.
Public expression of love between men and women will be criticized.
Thai people don't drink hot tea, but they are used to putting ice cubes in their tea to make iced tea.
When eating, Thais used to kneel around a small round table and grab food with their hands. Now they use forks and spoons. Thailand's diet is dominated by rice and vegetables. Thais love ethnic curry rice (cooked with rice, fish, spices, coconut juice and vegetables).
Women should avoid contact with monks. If they donate property, they can ask men to do it for them, or put it directly on the table.
When you meet a monk, you should be polite. Buddha statues, big or small, old or new, should be respected.
Gambling is forbidden in Thailand, and you can't play cards or mahjong even in a hotel room.
The status of Buddhism in Thailand is sacred and inviolable, and any blasphemy may be detained, even for foreign tourists.
Thai etiquette follows Buddhist etiquette. There are more than 260,000 monks in China. Generally, every 20-year-old man has to be a monk for three months, at least three days before he becomes an adult, and the royal family is no exception. Thailand has more than 40,000 temples and 65,438+10,000 pagodas, ranking first in Southeast Asia.