Travel advice 1. Pay attention to local customs, Thai royal family members and Buddhist etiquette. The royal family in Thailand is especially revered and respected. Please be polite in front of the portraits of the king that can be seen everywhere, don't point with your fingers, and pay attention to your words. In Thailand, you must not discuss the topic of king and royal family with others, which may violate the law. Please pay attention to dress when visiting the temple. Don't be too exposed. No suspenders or sleeveless skirts. Skirts or trousers need to be above the knee. You must take off your shoes before entering the Buddhist temple, but you can walk around the Buddhist temple without taking off your shoes. Don't step on the threshold, don't climb the courtyard wall or stupa. Some temples prohibit photographing Buddha statues, so you need to pay attention to the signs. Every Buddha statue, big or small, is sacred. Don't climb and trample on the Buddha statue, and don't put the little Buddha statue in your trouser pocket. According to Thai law, smoking is strictly prohibited in public places. If necessary, you need to find a special smoking room. When booking a hotel room, please indicate that you need to stay in the smoking room. 4. When cycling or driving in Thailand, drive on the left, don't drive in the middle of the road, and don't stop at will. When riding a motorcycle, you must wear a helmet and obey the local traffic laws to avoid accidents. Although it is hot in Thailand, the air conditioning temperature is very low. Please prepare long clothes for the trip. 6. Every day at 8:00 and 18:00, the national anthem of Thailand will be played in many public places, and all Thais who hear the national anthem will stand still and stop everything at hand to show their respect. Before watching a movie in the cinema, there will be a piece of music to commemorate the king of Thailand. All the staff will stand up to pay tribute. Please stand up. 7. The Embassy of China in Thailand reminds China citizens that they need to bring 20,000 baht in cash (about 4,000 RMB) or equivalent foreign currency when entering Thailand, and the bank credit card is invalid. Thai immigration officials randomly check that those with insufficient cash will be refused entry. This provision applies to all kinds of visa entrants, including landing visa. Travel essentials 1, clothing category: What kind of clothing you choose for traveling in Thailand mainly depends on the season and itinerary of your trip. Shorts, sleeveless T-shirts and sandals are the most practical. In some places in Thailand, the dress code is very high, and people who dress too casually don't like it, especially some temples or high-end hotels, and people who are disheveled will be refused entry. Loose, light, breathable and easy-to-dry clothes are the best choice for traveling in rainy season. Streets are easily flooded in rainy season, so temples and some offices will require you to wear slippers before entering, so slippers are very practical, so it is recommended to bring ponchos or umbrellas. In the cool season, if you are going to travel to the north, such as Mae Hong Shan or Chiang Rai, it is a good choice to bring a long-sleeved T-shirt or coat. In fact, in northern Thailand, some people will freeze to death, and snow can even be seen in Doi Inthanon at an altitude of 2565 meters (84 15 feet). So be sure to check the weather forecast before traveling, and buy warm clothes in stores in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai before traveling in mountainous areas. 2. Document type: passport, visa and medical certificate (not required for tourist visa). 3, skin care products: it is recommended to use oil control sunscreen cosmetics and hydrating skin care products. It is best to prepare some commonly used antipyretics and cold medicines. 5. Daily necessities: mainly refers to toiletries. Custom taboo royal taboo 1. Thais respect their king, queen and royal family very much, so it is absolutely prudent to criticize the royal family in front of others. Thai law provides penalties for disrespect to the royal family. Therefore, tourists should pay attention to showing proper manners. For example, when there are royal people present in public, it is best to pay attention to the actions of others and follow suit. As a tourist, when you hear that the national anthem of Thailand is playing, you should stop the activity immediately and stand still. Social etiquette 1. When Thai people greet each other, they don't use the typical handshake, but put their hands together and look like they are praying. Thais call it "wai". Generally speaking, the younger one greets the older one first, and then the older one greets with his hands folded. It is impolite to point at others with the lower limbs of your feet. So sit with people to avoid this situation. Or if you signal something to someone, please use your hands instead of your feet. 3. Thais believe that "head" is the highest part of the body in word meaning or symbolic meaning. Therefore, they are not allowed to pat anyone on the head, even as a friendly gesture. Similarly, observing Thai social gatherings, young people will deliberately lower their heads in front of the elderly, so as not to be higher than the height of the elderly, so as not to leave the impression of "looking down" on the elderly. It is unacceptable to publicly declare the love between men and women. You may have seen some very westernized young couples holding hands, but this is only common in enlightened communities. In Thailand, losing your temper is the best policy, especially for public development. As for what you want, you won't succeed. Thais consider this a despicable act. However, it is the best policy to keep calm and calm your emotions, and you will feel comfortable with what you want. 6. Don't be surprised if Thais call you by your first name instead of your last name, such as Mr. Booker or Ms. Mary. Because that's what they call each other. Generally, "Kun" (Mr., Mrs. and Ms.) is addressed before the name. 7. Generally speaking, Thai women are more conservative. Please don't touch them without their consent. 8. Thais believe that a person's right hand is clean and his left hand is unclean, and his left hand can only be used to take some unclean things. So holding important things with your left hand will attract disgust. Left-handed people can be careless in daily life, but absolutely not in formal occasions. On more formal occasions, it should be presented with both hands, and using the left hand will be considered as contempt for others. Thai people eat with their right hand, and they also use their right hand when handing things to others to show respect. If you have to use your left hand, you should say "left hand, please forgive me" first. 9. Like the left hand, the sole of the foot is considered unclean. Avoid putting your feet on the table when sitting. Hitting people or pointing people with your toes will be severely reprimanded. Never lift your feet at the Buddha. Thai people think that feet are despicable and can only be used for walking, but they can't do other things, such as kicking the door with their feet and pointing at things with their toes. When sitting, don't tilt your feet and point your feet at others. Women are strict when they sit down, and their legs must be close together, otherwise they will be considered uncivilized and uneducated. 10. In public places in Thailand, don't do anything that undermines style, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, which is considered to be against local customs. In addition, nude sunbathing is only allowed on some beaches. In other places, Thais don't like this behavior. Although it does not constitute a crime, it violates Thai Buddhist philosophy. Thai men and women pay attention to giving and receiving, even when dancing in public, they can't touch their bodies. 1 1. Thais don't need to sign their names with a red pen, because after death, Thais have to write their surnames on the coffin mouth with a red pen. Thais prefer red and yellow to brown. People are used to using colors to indicate different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue and Saturday is purple. People often wear different colors according to different dates. White used to be used for funerals, but now it is changed to black. 12. It is forbidden to dry clothes, especially underwear and socks, in places where people often walk around, such as doorways and roofs. 13, in some rural areas, don't praise other people's children for their beauty. 14, can't carry water on the lamp. Thai people hold loi krathong every year on the full moon of 65438+February in Thai calendar, which is the most lively festival in Thailand. When you look at the water lamp, you must pay attention. No matter how delicate and beautiful it is, never pick it up, or you will be severely punished. 15. Issues to avoid talking about: politics, corruption and royalty. Even among friends, they don't like to talk about personal problems. 16. If you have offended others, smile, say "I'm sorry" and apologize, and put your hands together. 17. Take off your shoes and don't step on the threshold before entering the residence in Thailand. If the host sits on the floor, the guest should do the same. Don't cross your legs, bend your legs under your body and don't show your feet. 18. It is best to choose packaged food, candy, etc. as a gift for Thai people. Give them to the recipient with your right hand. If a Thai gives you a gift, you should put your hands together to express your gratitude, and then accept the gift. Don't open it in front of you unless someone asks. Religious taboos 1. Thai temples are recognized as holy places by Thai people. Please dress appropriately and dignified when entering the Buddhist temple. You are not allowed to wear any short skirts, shorts or topless clothes. When entering Buddhist temples, Muslim temples or private houses, tourists need to take off their shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold. Check your clothes before visiting the Buddhist temple. It is forbidden for people with bare upper body and shorts and vests to enter, and even people with shirts not tucked into their pants and sleeves rolled around their arms are not allowed to enter the Buddhist temple. Visitors should take off their shoes before entering the Buddhist temple, otherwise it will be regarded as polluting the Buddhist temple. If tourists rashly go to temples, Buddha statues and monks, they will be considered guilty. Be especially careful when shooting Buddha statues. Never climb the Buddha statue to take pictures. Don't touch the Buddha statue, and don't climb any Buddha statue inside or outside the temple. Respect all Buddha statues, big or small. Don't put the Buddha in your trouser pocket. Thais believe that touching the Buddha statue in the lower body is blasphemous. No finger monks, no contact with monks. In particular, women are not allowed to shake hands with monks and sit next to monks in cars. Even if the monks say hello (which foreign women often meet), they should politely stay away. If a woman wants to give something to a monk, she should ask a man to give it to her. If she wants to give it herself, the monk will open the yellow robe or towel and accept what the woman gives. In this process, monks are not allowed to touch women. When meeting girls, men should also be careful not to touch their bodies. 6. Never send cash when you meet a monk who is begging for alms, because it is against the monk's precepts. 7. If you pass in front of a monk in Lu Yu on a sunny day, you must avoid the figure of the monk. Buddhism believes that the picture of a monk is the monk himself, and drawing a picture of a monk is equivalent to drawing a monk, which is a sign of disrespect for the monk. 8. Ask permission before taking pictures of monks, and thank them politely after taking pictures. 9. Some laws in Thailand are related to the protection of religions. These laws refer not only to Buddhism, but also to other faiths in China. People who don't know religious taboos, even if they don't mean to insult religion, will cause others' disgust. In the mosque, men should wear hats, women should wear trousers or long skirts, and their hair should be wrapped in scarves. Take off your shoes when you enter the mosque. Tipping In addition to the service charge of 10% added to the bill in most high-end hotels and restaurants, there are other places where tipping may be required. Of course, these are not necessary, but more of a courtesy. Besides, when tipping, don't give coins, because coins are for beggars. It should be noted that the tip should be at least 20 baht. Restaurant: Generally, it is 15% of the meal fee (fast food, buffet, or bills are included, and no tipping is required). Baggage handling: generally 1 USD per taxi: generally 15% of the fare. Bar: 1 USD (if you order wine, you need to tip the bartender). Travel: general. In terms of medical tourism, Thailand can be said to be the preferred destination for people who pay attention to their own health care in Asia, because Thailand is one of the first countries in Asia to advocate the quality of medical tourism services, and more than one million people from all over the world come to Thailand to receive medical services every year. Thailand has 956 public hospitals and 309 private hospitals. Of course, tourists can bring their own medical supplies before going out, such as cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, digestion tablets, diarrhea medicine, mosquito repellent, band-aid and so on. Tourists may catch diseases such as dengue fever, which is spread by mosquitoes. There is no problem as long as mosquito prevention measures are taken. Main hospitals of popular scenic spots: Bangkok Hospital Address: 2 SOI Soonvijai 7, New Petchaburi Road. , Bangkok, Thailand 103 10 Tel: +66-02-3 103000 Website:/Shanghai Office of Thailand National Tourism Administration:/Classic/Bangkok/