The Thai tend to keep their head lower in the presence of older people or more important people as a sign of respect. One should never touch the head of even a child. The head is considered the most important part.
The feet should not point to a person or to statue when sitting in a temple. They are considered low as they are attached to the ground. The sentiment is that the attachment to the ground is the reason for the suffering.
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