Thailand Tourism for Smart People by Pedro Ribs

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Thailand tourism for

dummiesople smart pe

by Pedro Ribs



You’ll find really simple and quick tips that will help you in the discovering and enjoynment of Thailand!

Adventure is out there!

London, 2015 Text and illustrations by Pedro Ribeiro Rodrigues



Thailand World location: Southeast Asia Capital: Bangkok or

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

Bangkok has the longest place name in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records government type: constitutional monarchy most popular religion: buddhism currency: thai baht ( ) climate: tropical languages: thai - official (90.7%) burmese (1.3%) other (8%)


smile! It’s a simple way of connecting people of any gender or age. You’ll notice that thais are very hearty.


no kissing! it’s impolite kissing or cuddling in public


do not touch! never touch a thai’s person head since the head is the most sacred part of the body.


preserve! throw your rubbish in bins. do not leave in the street


respect! it’s disrespectful climbing on statues or monuments


dress code! cover up your shoulders and legs. sleeveless tops and short shorts are not appropriate in temples


shoes off! take off your shoes inside temples


feet backwards! feet are considered the dirtiest part of the body. So never point the sole to a Buddha image


women, be aware! according to thai beliefs, women cannot touch a monk


hello! greetings for thai people from men is “sawasdee krap”, from women is “sawasdee ka”

e krap sawasde

sawasdee ka

sawasdee ka


thank you! to thank thai people men should say “kop khum krap” women should say “kop khum ka”

krap kop khum

kop kh

um ka


not a souvenir! do not buy buddha’s images, keyrings and so on


where’s the knife? use the spoon to put food in the mouth and the fork just to push food


taste it! chilli, sugar and peanut are really common spices in Thailand


health! only drink water if it’s signed as drinkable, also take care with raw food


be kind! cats are sacred animals in Thailand, so they are welcome in every place


wildlife! do not feed wild animals


born to be free! do not fund animal attractions since behind that there’s lot of suffering. Give them freedom not money!


ivory is elephant’s! do not buy any product made out of ivory. It’s illegal and heartless


be their friend! elephants are not meant to be ridden There are plenty of organisations helping the rescued ones where you can get in touch with them without subjugating.


Thank you!


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