1. I would like to visit mountains and rivers in Thailand; where should I go?
2. I don’t like spicy food; could you recommend a dish for me?
3. Why do you guys not shake hands?
4. What clothes should I wear to the temple?
5. I have heard there is a magnificent temple on the river – it is called the temple of the dawn – where is it and what is it called in Thai?
6. Does Thailand have castles?
7. If Trang runs out of water will they still play Songkran?
8. Which of the Trang islands is considered the most beautiful?
9. Can you tell me a little about Thai history?
10. Is everyone a Buddhist?
11. Why do the boxers dance before a fight?
12. I saw a bull fight in Spain – it was a man and a bull – the man used swords. Is bull fighting the same in Thailand as it is in Spain?
13. Why do I see houses with holes in the walls like this? (see photo below)
14. On the weekends I often see people taking birds in bird cages to shows by the side of the road – what is happening here?
15. In December, I saw people by the river; they were releasing fish and eels into the river near the temple – why did they do this?
16. What exactly does “make merit” mean?
17. I saw people walk around the temple with candles – why do they do this?
18. Where is the best place to exchange my dollars for Thai Baht? – I want a good exchange rate.
19. Why do you call people from the west “Farang”? Is it a bad word for us?
20. If I forget to say “khrap” when I talk Thai will Thai people think I am rude?