American couples like hugs, kisses and snogging in public . you shouldn't whilst in thailand is Don't be overly affectionate in public holding hands, couples can be. but your girlfriend or boyfriend shouldn't snogging in the shopping mall with many things, because As Thais know that America is different to the behaviour in Thailand so you won't be chased out of town for holding hands with your partner, but resist the temptation to do so inside temple grounds.