31 Things You Should Never do In Bangkok

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Never Step On A Coin That Has The King’s Face On It

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This is very important, you could spend between 3-15 years in prison, and a Thai prison is as bad as they come. Similarly, don’t say anything negative about the King or his family. Or point at any photo of the King you see, and always carefully fold any bills with the King’s face on them. Respect for their King is a priority. While it may seem trivial to us stepping on a coin, to Thai people it is a grave insult. It is like you are spitting on their monarch. The soles of the feet are considered the dirtiest part of the body. Stepping on coins (all have the king’s face on them) is similar to stepping on the King’s face. So be very careful.