31 Things You Should Never do In Bangkok

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Never Touch Someone On The Head

Source: https://thumbor.thedailymeal.com

Buddhist tradition respects the head as the closest human part of the body nearest to the heavens. Just as the feet are the farthest from the heavens. Even in a light hearted way, touching someone on the head is taboo, and will appear offensive to locals. It is like disgracing the person whose head was touched. Don’t be shocked by their violent reaction. It is a wonder to most Westerners why this is so. Whatever the case may be, you are in their country. Respect their customs and beliefs.