Do respect all Buddha images. Buddha images are held sacred and sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors.
Do dress properly when visiting a temple.
Read more advice about visiting Thai temples
Do remove your shoes before entering a temple, somebody’s house and even some shops.
When to take off your shoes
Do treat monks with the highest respect.
Do try and keep calm no matter what the problem or provocation may be.
Do eat with a spoon. Use the fork to load food on to the spoon.
Read more about food etiquette
Do lower your body slightly when passing between or in front of people.
Do try and learn a few basic phrases in Thai, like ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’.
Learn a few Thai phrases and helpful tips for getting by in Thailand
Do smile a lot.
Understanding the Thai smile
Do enjoy yourself. Thais like life to be sanuk.
Understanding the concept of sanuk
Do ensure that you have a visa if you need one.
Find out if you need a visa for travel to Thailand
Do make sure you have adequate travel insurance.
Read more about the importance of travel insurance for Thailand