{"id":19148,"date":"2017-04-03T12:59:18","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T11:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/?p=19148"},"modified":"2024-12-05T12:00:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T17:00:06","slug":"are-there-any-social-taboos-i-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/thailand\/koh-samui\/are-there-any-social-taboos-i-should-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there any social taboos in Koh Samui I should know about?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Yes, there a few social taboos you should know about if you&#8217;re visiting Thailand.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to respect the local people by knowing about Thai customs before you embark on your travels.<\/p>\n<p>A few of the most important are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Touching someone&#8217;s head is highly offensive, as is raising your feet or pointing them at people or religious objects.<\/li>\n<li>Shoes should be removed before entering homes or temples.<\/li>\n<li>The &#8216;wai&#8217; greeting is an integral part of Thai etiquette. This is performed by pressing your palms together at chest height and bowing slightly.<\/li>\n<li>The royal family is revered throughout the country and no disparaging comments or gestures should be made about them.<\/li>\n<li>Many Thai people are devout Buddhists, so it&#8217;s important to show respect towards temples and Buddha images of all kinds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, tolerance is extended to the cultural ignorance of visitors however overtly offensive behaviour could be punishable by imprisonment so we recommend that you respect the local customs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, there a few social taboos you should know about if you&#8217;re visiting Thailand. 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