Public Holidays and Festivals
- There are normally 16 public holidays per year in Thailand and if they fall on a weekend the following weekday will be a public holiday.
- Bars usually close on religious holidays.
Dos and Don’ts
- The Thai’s revere Buddha and their Royal Family above all else. Never say anything even slightly derogatory about either, it could land you in jail.
- Be polite and smile. Getting angry will only make things worse in Thailand.
- Slow down and expect delays, this is Thailand.
- Avoid touching a Thai persons head, avoid pointing your feet at Thai people.
- Drugs are illegal in Thailand. If you are caught in possession of even a tiny bit of weed you can expect at best a heavy fine, possibly jail time. You are unlikely to be offered drugs, except maybe at a Full Moon party. Never accept, the dealer will probably report your to his mate the undercover cop.
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