Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Thai Smile
Thailand is known as the “Land of Smiles,” but not every smile is the same. Thais
smile not only when they are happy, but also when they are embarrassed, amused,
wrong, annoyed, or uncertain. Sometimes foreigners mistakenly believe that Thai
people are smiling at them, or making fun of them, when they are actually smiling
because they are confused or embarrassed.
Dress
Although in Western culture revealing clothes are acceptable, in Thailand they can
be considered disrespectful or distasteful. In the major tourist areas, local Thais are
generally accustomed to foreigner's casual clothes such as bikinis, tank tops, and
short shorts. However, if you visit sacred places, like a temple or a Thai person's
home, you should dress more conservatively.
