Thailand is certainly a very familiar tourist destination for Vietnamese people. Not only is it easy to travel and saves time, Thailand also has many unique landscapes, architecture and culture. However, the "homeland of Muay Thai" also has different and extremely strict rules, so before coming to this country.
Do not speak ill of the Thai Royal Family - a taboo in communication culture
Did you know that one of the biggest taboos when communicating with Thai people is mentioning the Royal Family? Thai people have great respect for the King and see him as a symbol of the nation. Disrespecting the Royal Family can have serious consequences, even breaking the law.
Thai people deeply respect the king and see him as a symbol of the nation.
Thai culture is a colorful mosaic where respect for the Royal Family is a beautiful tradition. Pictures of the King and Queen are everywhere in this country. Tourists should never mock or joke with the King or members of the royal family. Otherwise, you will face severe penalties.
Use your feet in some activities
Pointing your toes or placing your foot on people or objects is considered rude in Thailand. Pointing your foot towards a temple, Buddha statue or monk is a particularly rude and unacceptable gesture. You will also be judged if you use your foot to close a door, step over or kick something.
Do not whistle at night
Have you ever wondered why Thai people avoid whistling at night? According to folk beliefs, whistling at midnight is a sound that summons spirits. Therefore, whistling at night can bring bad luck.
According to folk belief, whistling at midnight is believed to be the sound that calls the spirits.
Therefore, if you do this, you will make the people here feel uncomfortable, and you can also "bring" bad luck to yourself.
Although this practice is not as common as it once was, to avoid misunderstandings and show respect for local culture, you should limit this practice while in Thailand.
Taboos in eating
When coming to Thailand, enjoying the cuisine is an indispensable activity, but there are also rules that everyone must follow. When eating, the food will be placed on the table and a plate of rice in the middle for everyone. When eating, each member must share a spoon with everyone and not use their own spoon to scoop. In addition, diners are not allowed to leave knives on the table and do not try food on other people's plates.
Thai people have strict rules about eating and drinking.
Do not act disrespectfully towards monks.
More than 90% of the Thai population is Buddhist. Every man must become a monk twice in his life. Therefore, visitors to Thailand will often see monks walking on the streets.
Thai people believe that those who were kind and practiced well in their previous lives will enjoy wealth in this life.
On a sunny day, if visitors have to pass in front of a monk, they should avoid stepping on his shadow. According to Buddhist teachings, the monk’s shadow is the monk himself. Stepping on his shadow is like stepping on his body. This is disrespectful and should be avoided.
The country has 75 provinces and cities with an impressive number of over 30,000 temples with about 350,000 monks.
Monks are forbidden to touch or even hand objects directly to women. Instead, they place the object down and the woman picks it up. Men may be allowed to approach monks, but they must maintain a respectful distance. In Thailand, no one is allowed to stand on the same level as a monk.
Respect the cultural beliefs of the Thai people
According to legend, Thailand is a land of mysterious spiritual matters. For that reason, Thai people often believe in fortune telling or superstitious customs. In Thailand, people often go to fortune tellers or monks to choose auspicious days for important events such as weddings, buying houses, buying cars, etc.
Temples and pagodas appearing all over this country prove that Buddhism has a great influence on people's daily lives.
In addition, in the Land of Golden Pagodas, there is also a tradition of giving nicknames to newborn babies with the hope of deceiving and driving away evil spirits that want to steal the child. Thai people often avoid praising newborn babies and do not cut children's hair when they are sick. In addition, they also believe in superstitions such as souls residing in dolls, stories about male and female twins...
For Thailand, Buddhism is the state religion.
Thai people are known for their friendliness and tolerance. They understand that visitors come from many different cultures and that small mistakes can happen. So if you accidentally make a minor mistake, Thais will often overlook it and see it as an interesting cultural difference. This tolerance contributes to the warm and welcoming atmosphere in the land of golden temples.
