What to stay away from in Thailand?

What Should I Avoid Doing in Thailand?
  • 1.1 Don't Drink The Water.
  • 1.2 Don't Gamble.
  • 1.3 Don't Talk About the Royal Family.
  • 1.4 Don't Vape.
  • 1.5 Don't Smoke.
  • 1.6 Don't Raise Your Voice.
  • 1.7 Be Sure to Cover Up in Temples.
  • 1.8 Don't Automatically Trust Your Taxi Driver.




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Here is a rundown of some things to be careful of not doing whilst on holiday in Thailand.
  • Don't Drink The Water. ...
  • Don't Gamble. ...
  • Don't Talk About the Royal Family. ...
  • Don't Vape. ...
  • Don't Smoke. ...
  • Don't Raise Your Voice. ...
  • Be Sure to Cover Up in Temples. ...
  • Don't Automatically Trust Your Taxi Driver.


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The following are some examples of prohibited goods:
  • Narcotics.
  • Pornographic materials.
  • Counterfeit trademark goods and IPR infringing goods.
  • Fake notes or coins.
  • Reserved animals or CITES-listed wildlife.


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Choose street food that safe. They usually look and smells amazing, but you must be sure they are freshly cooked. Choose fresh and clean fruits and vegetables, make sure to wash them properly. Drink water from a bottle, be careful of ice from small restaurant.

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You can take solid food such as sandwiches and fruit through security and on board. All liquid food must be packed in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml (3,4 oz) each and the containers must fit into one transparent and re-sealable plastic bag that is no larger than 1 liter.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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Remove Your Shoes This is a courteous gesture made to protect the home or temple you are visiting from the dirt tracked in by your shoes. It is disrespectful not to take shoes off before entering Thai homes and temples. You may also be expected to remove your shoes at some cafes and restaurants.

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Here are our top tips for making the most of your trip.
  1. Rainy season varies depending on where you are. ...
  2. Check for recommended vaccinations. ...
  3. Sensible travelers to Thailand book ahead. ...
  4. Follow local etiquette when meeting Thai people. ...
  5. Be respectful of Buddhism, a part of everyday life in Thailand. ...
  6. Dress modestly.


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In Thailand, people eat with a spoon in the right hand and fork in the left. The spoon is used to put food into the mouth, while the fork is used to scoop and arrange rice and food onto the spoon so it doesn't fall off on its way to your mouth.

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In Thailand, you have to be 20 years old to legally buy alcohol. This may surprise some readers, as many teenage tourists drink alcohol while partying in Thailand. No matter what other tourists tell you about the leniency regarding underage tourists and alcohol, the Thai law is the Thai law.

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Unless posted (the moat around the Old City in Chiang Mai and markets are notable exceptions), you can legally carry an open drink on the street in most places throughout Thailand.

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If eating from street side stalls make sure the cooking plate is very hot to kill off offending bugs. If it isn't hot dont eat the food. try eating yogurt before your trip to help build up good bacteria in your system some people take pepto bismol before they eat to pre coat their stomach.

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