Thailand lies between Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, with the Gulf of Thailand to its south.

Its culture mixes strong Indian influences, Chinese traditions, and elements that are extraordinarily Thai.

There's a huge amount of different traditions and customs out there. There's likewise prone to be varieties and totally unique traditions found as you keep on travelling different regions.

With 93% of disciples, Buddhism is the official religion in Thailand with Islam as the biggest minority religious gathering at 5% of followers. Christians represent 1.2% of the Thai populace and those in the 'other' or non-religious classification represent 0.8%.

Should you visit a Thai home and take a present for your host, you may discover it is put aside and left unopened. Try not to be insulted by this as it is really viewed as inconsiderate to tear the present open in front of the giver. A Thai personal generally open the present after the guest leave, considering it as a blessing. This is custom is called "Grengjai" custom.

Shoes must be taken off upon entering someone’s home. Even if you get a “mai pen rai” (no problem/it’s okay), still take them off! Shoes walk on the ground and pick up all manner of dirt. 

Don't point at priests or photos of any of the Royal Family, and when in doubt don't point at individuals when making reference to them as pointing is a no-no in Thailand. 

The Royal Family of Thailand is held in high regards. Making derogatory comments about any of the royal family is illegal and the punishment is 3 – 15 years

The WAI, or squeezing your palms together at chest or nose level and bowing your head somewhat, is a motion that you will experience very quickly upon entry in Thailand.

It is a vital piece of Thai manners, it signifies regard (or love when performed before a Buddha picture), and can be utilized to express a welcome, thank you, or farewell.

In Thailand the inviter generally pays for the dinner. In case there is confusion on who is the inviter then the superior will generally pay. Also, keep in mind, that if you are going out with a Thai lady then you will have to pay for dinner. 

Children have a unique place in Thai society and are regularly idolized by relatives and non-family grown-ups. The government provides kids with free education for 12 years and it is mandatory for youngsters to attend regular schooling from at least 9 of these 12 years.

THAI FOOD! Yumm

Thai food is quite cherished universally and Thai eateries are an element of most huge urban communities around the globe. Due to this, Thai dishes included more than the dishes of some other nation on an online CNN survey held in 2011. 

Thai cooking is an intricate combination of sweet, sharp, salty, fiery and biting flavors which are adjusted in a way that makes 'congruity'. Rice assumes such an essential part in Thai cooking that the word for 'rice' and 'sustenance' is the same. It is ordinarily eaten at all suppers and comes as standard white rice, or, it is of the sticky, glutinous assortment. It is generally eaten utilizing a spoon and fork in dishes containing fish, meat, pork, chicken or vegetables.