What are the travel taboos in Thailand?

No finger monks, no contact with monks.

In particular, women are not allowed to shake hands with monks and sit next to monks in cars. Even if the monks say hello (which foreign women often meet), they should politely stay away. Remember: do as the Romans do. If a woman wants to give something to a monk, she should ask a man to give it to her. If she wants to give it by hand, the monk will open the yellow robe or towel to accept what the woman gives her. In this process, the monk is not allowed to touch women.

Every Buddha statue, big or small, damaged or not, is sacred. It is absolutely forbidden to climb the Buddha statue to take pictures or make actions that undermine respect for the Buddha statue. Never send cash when you meet a monk who wants alms, because it is against the monk's precepts.

Some laws in Thailand are about the protection of religion. These laws refer not only to Buddhism, but also to other faiths in China. People who don't know religious taboos, even if they don't mean to insult religion, will cause others' disgust. In the mosque, men should wear hats, women should wear trousers or long skirts, and their hair should be wrapped in scarves. Take off your shoes when you enter the mosque.

Salute to the royal family:

Thais respect their king, queen and royal family very much, so it is absolutely prudent to criticize the royal family in front of others. Thai law punishes disrespect for the royal family. Therefore, tourists should pay attention to showing proper manners. For example, when there are royal people present in public, it is best to pay attention to the actions of others and follow suit.

Dress up:

Thai temples are recognized as holy places by Thai people. Please dress appropriately and dignified when entering the Buddhist temple. You are not allowed to wear any short skirts, shorts or topless clothes. When entering Buddhist temples, Muslim temples or private houses, tourists need to take off their shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold.

Thai women:

Generally speaking, Thai women are more conservative. Please don't touch them without their consent.

Salutation:

When addressing people's names, Thais usually add a word "Khun" before their names, which is unisex and means "sir", "madam" and "miss". In Thai companies, employees often mention "Pee" and "Nong", which gives people a kind feeling.

The head is sacred:

Don't touch other people's heads, don't mess up other people's hair. In Thailand, the human head is considered to be an important part of the elves. If you accidentally touch someone's head, you should apologize sincerely at once. Thais are forbidden by outsiders to touch children (especially young monks) on the head. Only kings, monks and their parents are allowed to touch children's heads. Even a hairdresser can't touch other people's heads. You must say "I'm sorry" before a haircut.

Thais can't sleep with their heads facing west, because the sunset symbolizes death in the west. People can't park their heads west until they are dead. When building a house in Thailand, it is customary for the house to face south or face south instead of facing west. Besides, growing a beard is also considered impolite.

Unclean left hand:

Thais believe that people's right hand is clean, while their left hand is unclean. The left hand can only be used to take some unclean things. So holding important things with your left hand will attract disgust. Left-handed people can be careless in daily life, but absolutely not in formal occasions. On more formal occasions, it should be presented with both hands, and using the left hand will be considered as contempt for others.

The soles of the feet are not clean:

Like the left hand, the sole of the foot is considered unclean. Avoid putting your feet on the table when sitting. Hitting people or pointing people with your toes will be severely reprimanded. Never lift your feet at the Buddha. Thai people think that feet are very humble and can only be used for walking, and they can't do other things, such as kicking the door with their feet and pointing at things with their toes. When sitting, don't tilt your feet and point your feet at others. Women are strict when they sit down, and their legs must be close together, otherwise they will be considered uncivilized and uneducated.

Matters needing attention in public places:

In public places in Thailand, don't do anything that is detrimental to style, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, which is considered to be against local customs. In addition, nude sunbathing is only allowed on some beaches. In other places, Thais don't like this behavior. Although it does not constitute a crime, it violates Thai Buddhist philosophy.

Birth taboo:

In Thailand, midwives can only cut the umbilical cord with bamboo knives, not scissors. After the baby is born, put the baby's placenta in a clay pot and bury it behind the house after the baby is full moon. Newborn babies have to soak in cold water several times a day until their faces turn pale and their lips turn purple. It is said that this can prevent the child from getting sick. Neighbors and relatives should not talk about cold and heat, sweat rash, illness and death when visiting parturient women.

Other taboos:

Thais don't need to sign their names with a red pen, because after death, Thais should write their surnames on the coffin mouth with a red pen.

It is forbidden to dry clothes, especially underwear and socks, in places where people often walk around, such as doorways and roofs. In some rural areas, it is forbidden to praise other people's children for their beauty.

You can't carry water on the lamp. Thai people hold loi krathong every year on the full moon of 65438+February in Thai calendar, which is the most lively festival in Thailand. When you look at the water lamp, you must pay attention. No matter how delicate and beautiful it is, never pick it up, or you will be severely punished.