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APPROPRIATE MANNERISM IN THAILAND
PUBLIC BEHAVIOUR
Public displays of sexual affection are not acceptable in Thailand, although this may be changing with the younger generation in some areas. Thai people are extremely offended by public nudity, along with just about everyone else in the world. Thai people are modest in this respect and it should not be the visitor’s intention to ‘reform’ them. A polite man in Thailand will not touch a woman.
The monarchy remains highly respected throughout Thailand and visitors to the country must be respectful also. Avoid disparaging remarks or jokes about the royal family; they will not be appreciated. All Thai people love their king, HM King Bhumibol; if you want to know why, ask them politely.
Loud voices; pointing at people or things; throwing or dropping things; and making big hand gestures all seem graceless to the Thai sensibility. Preferred modes of comportment are those that reflect the quiet, subtle and indirect as opposed to the loud, obvious and direct.
DOMESTIC BEHAVIOR
Shoes are not to be worn inside people’s houses, or in some guest houses and shops. If you are not sure, watch other people. A pile of shoes at the entrance is your clue to remove (socks are OK). To Thai people, wearing shoes indoors is disgusting.
Show respect for religious symbols and rituals. Avoid touching spirit houses and household alters. Thai people, particularly those in rural areas, can be highly superstitious and may feel the need for lengthy ritual should you ‘contaminate’ their sacred areas.
EYE CONTACT
Do not stare at Thai people. They may be smiling, but still do not look into their eyes too long. Particularly in rural areas young and old may react violently to such a gesture, which is considered a rude insult. During normal conversation most Thai people do not look directly at one another, and will avoid anything but the briefest eye-to-eye contact. Phu Nawy (‘little’ people) often keep their head bowed when conversing with Phu Yai (‘big’ people) as a sign of respect. As a foreigner it can be hard to know if you have a person’s attention. And it is difficult to hear what people are saying if they speak with their back to you.
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
Hat Yai International Airport 
Hat Yai Interntational Airport Located in Songkhla Province, popularly dubbed the trading center of the South, has played a key role in providing services to thousands of Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca each year.
Address:99 Moo 3, Klong Lah District, King Amphoe Hoi Kong, Songkhal Province 90115
Chiang Rai International Airport
Chiang Rai International Airport is another eminent international airport of the north. It spacious runway can accommodate wide bodied aircraft and the passenger terminal of 22,960 square metres can serve up to 1,240 passengers during peak hours, with the province's several potentialities no matter as a tourist resort but also as a joining spot of many neighbouring countries in the economic quadrangular zone.
Address:404 Moo 10, Tumbon Rim Kok Ban Du, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Rai Province 57000
Chiang Mai International Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport is the gateway to northern Thailand renowned for its breathtaking natural attractions and deep-rooted cultural traditions. Little wonder, the Airport has contributed greatly to tourism in the North over the year.
Address: 60 Mahidol Road, Suthep District, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai Province 50204
LANGUAGE
Thailand’s national language is called Thai. Scholars believe that Thai is form of Chinese that was gradually brought to the area between seventh and thirteenth centuries. Within Thailand, there are actually several government, schools, and the media is the language known as Central Thai. Central Thai was originally spoken by the people of Bangkok and the central plain. Having one official language enables people who otherwise use different ethnic languages to communicate with each other.
Basic Thai Languages
English /Thai
You /khun
He or she /kao
It /man
We /rao
Greetings
Communication
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