Thai people pay extra attention to be dressed properly please respect them for their effort and follow their example. Thai people may not mind as much in the touristy areas and beaches however once out of these areas please dress appropriately.
Thai people generally speak softly and avoid confrontation at all costs. Please do not shout or raise your voice. If you wish to take a photo of a Thai person, please ask first.
In Thailand your head is considered high and holy, and your feet are considered low and dirty. It is considered very rude to raise your feet above someone else's head (especially if they are older than you). Pointing at or touching something with the feet is also considered rude. Remember to remove your shoes when entering a Thai person's home or a sacred area.
When traveling to temples and holy places please show respect. You will need to wear long pants and long sleeves especially if you're a woman. Also, women are not allowed to touch Monks or their robes and should try to avoid accidentally touching them at all costs. There are many sacred items and sites in Thailand please don't touch or enter these places without permission.
Thai people have great respect for their king and royal family, and you should always show respect for them as a visitor to Thailand. Lese-Majesty – Thai Criminal Code elaborates in Article 112: "Whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years."
