Comments on: DO’s and DON’Ts in Thailand. Wave

By: Preya

Preya — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 02:08:40 +0000

Hi Lillian! I think it’s hard for foreigners not to attract attention. I always feel slightly rude no matter how hard I try because I have American mannerisms and body language! Thai people are particularly sensitive to body language I think–not touching heads, pointing feet away from each other, etc.

By: Elemmaciltur

Elemmaciltur — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 06:21:59 +0000

I’d just shout at those gawking at me: “What the heck are you lookin’ at?” *LOL* I’m in a weird mood….Thailand does that to me.

By: Sidney

Sidney — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:01:28 +0000

It is a bit the same in the Philippines and probably the basic rules for the whole of Asia.

By: tracie b.

tracie b. — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:35:55 +0000

they have that palm down “come here” thing in italy too. the shouting though, why that’s practically required…

By: Lillian

Lillian — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:03:23 +0000

Tracy and Preya, I think the next country I live in has to be diffrent. Italy sounds refreshingly diffrent !! Shouting? YEA!!

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 03:52:39 +0000

All your answers are really nice and the Thais should read all the good intensions you all have. But is it really so important to blend in. I see so many situations daily on Chiang Mai’s streets when Thais not even follow their own rules and regulation. And one big thing you should never forget even if you live with all the respect and attention to the thai culture you will always be only a Farang in Thailand.

By: kind

kind — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 22:41:22 +0000

I did a day trip in Kuala Lumpur, long stopover. I quickly read a booklet about Do’s and Don’ts and read that you are supposed to point at everything with your thumb only. What did my driver do to show me things, point with his index finger .. ah well ..