Traveller Guidelines in Thailand

HOW TO RESPECT AND APPRECIATE

DIFFERENT CULTURES WHILE TRAVELING

Nowadays, we all realize sustainability is a big issue for everyone. You may feel that sustainable tourism is about protecting the environment and wildlife. One of the big rewards of traveling the world is the chance to learn about new cultures, and in Thailand, the culture is one of the most fascinating you can encounter.

The predominantly-Buddhist nation is built on the ethos of kindness, hospitality, and respect, as soon as you touch down here for the first time you will know exactly what we mean.

People do respect others with a bow (known as Wai) to greet each other with a warm “Sa was dee”, and they finish each sentence with “ka” or “krup”, depending on whether they’re addressing a female or male, as a sign of courtesy and respect.

A visit to a Buddhist temple also gives a unique insight into the beliefs of the Thai people. It’s necessary to open your heart and mind to these local customs when you travel to Thailand.

There are a number of unique customs that Thai people have that you should keep in mind and respect when

1. Do not turn your back towards buddha

2. Watch where you point your feet

3. Do not touch a person’s head

4. Show respect to the monks

5. Always show respect to the king

6. Dress modestly and appropriately

7. Cover-up in temples

8. Try to learn a few thai words

HOW TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and it has almost every type of landscape you could ask for.

These are just some of the small, simple changes you can make to become a more sustainable traveler and support local communities when they need it the most.

Here are the best ways that recommend you to follow:

• Respect Thai culture

• Religious etiquette

• Eat Local, try some dishes you never tried before

• Say no to plastic

• Use reusable bags

• No single-use plastics at National Parks

• Bring your own water bottle

• Don’t feed wildlife

• Protect marine life

• Dine in eco-friendly restaurants

• Recycle / Upcycling the oceans

• Observe signs

• Dress appropriately

• Look for hotels and guest houses that support responsible tourism

• Enjoy the benefits of slow travel

• Take Public Transport Where Possible

• Oceans and Marine Parks

• Minimize Your Plastic Use

• While Thailand is taking steps to remove all single-use plastics, you can do your part by bringing your reusable items.

• Take extra care when spending time in the stunning Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

• Plastic and trash often end up in the oceans, killing marine life and polluting the sea for future generations.

• Some other ways you can protect the oceans are to never touch sea life or coral. This includes standing on reefs when snorkeling or swimming, and not collecting souvenirs from the sea.

• Stop using accessories made from wild animals, such as animal skins, horns, and ivory.

• Stop eating the meat of wild animals that are endangered.

• Organized activities to educate young people about the importance of animal extinction. Guidelines for wildlife conservation

• Keep wildlife wild

• Let wildlife feed themselves

• Pick up trash

• Donate to wildlife charities.

• Understand human impact by studying and researching about the wide life.

Here are some tips that we could recommend:

How to dress for the Thai temple?

• Please dress respectfully when visiting temples, such as no shorts, no tank-top shirts and no short skirts

• Make sure your shoulders are covered

Tips on how to behave whilst visiting temples

• Please be quiet, do not make a loud noise

• No smoking

• Don’t climb on an ancient building

Tips on how to visit national places / national parks?

• No polystyrene or toxic waste is allowed

• Keep noise to a minimum

• No smoking. Except in the provided smoking area

• Do not destroy natural resources

• Keep trash out of the area.

• Do not feed or touch a wild animal