| Thailand is known for its well preserved culture. | | | | wear conservative business suits or dresses. |
| The country has been adored by people around | | | | Women need not wear stockings or leg |
| the world with its captivating beauty and the | | | | coverings, since Thai's judge people on their |
| country's culture. Here are some of the Thai | | | | clothing and accessories. Visitors must also ensure |
| customs which mirrors their culture. | | | | that their shoes are always neatly polished. |
| The family is considered to be the foundation of | | | | During meals, a fork and spoon are the |
| Thai society. Thai family life is frequently more | | | | customary eating utensils, though; noodles are |
| closely united than tat of the western cultures. | | | | frequently eaten with chopsticks. The sticky rice, |
| The Thai family is regarded as form of hierarchy | | | | which is a northern Thai delicacy, is often eaten |
| with the parents at the top. Children are brought | | | | with the fight hand fingers. Most Thai meals are |
| honoring and respecting their parents. | | | | served in buffets or with serving platters in the |
| The "wai" is a traditional Thai greeting, given by | | | | center of the table. One may begin eating as |
| the person of lower status to the person of | | | | soon as the hosts served. One is advised to leave |
| higher. Thais usually use first names rather than | | | | a little food on the plate after they have eaten to |
| surnames, with the title "Khun" before the name. | | | | show that they are full. Taking in everything |
| Khun is a form of address that is proper for both | | | | indicates that one is still hungry. Also, one must |
| men and women. Visitors should always wait for | | | | never leave rice on their plate as it is considered |
| your host and hostess to introduce them to the | | | | wasteful. It is also advised never to take the last |
| other guests. This allows everyone to recognize | | | | bite from the serving bowl, but rather wait to be |
| your status relative to their own. This also who | | | | asked before taking a second helping. |
| will perform the wai and how low the head should | | | | These are just some of the interesting customs |
| be bowed. | | | | and cultures in Thailand. Visitors must observe |
| There are also etiquettes for business travelers, | | | | these well to avoid being called as rude. But even |
| which are very advisable to follow. Business attire | | | | so, Thais are very friendly people, and everyone |
| should always be conservative. Men must wear | | | | will feel at ease around them. |
| dark colored business suits, while the women | | | | |