Wonderful Thailand

For Thais, politeness isn’t a ritual, but a way of life. Their smiles aren’t a commercial gesture, but a way to live a stress-free life. In a society where respect, gentleness, and “not causing trouble” are important, rudeness or inappropriate behavior by a tourist provokes not so much anger as shame– both for him and for the country he did not understand.

The good news is that Thais are very patient. They rarely point out a mistake directly, but they’ll be grateful if you avoid it. Below are some important things to know and remember for every traveler.