What customs and habits should I pay attention to when going to Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai travel taboos

1. Do not hold hands or scare others from behind.

2. Ladies are not allowed to wear short skirts and sleeveless clothes when entering the palace. Men must wear collared tops and are not allowed to wear slippers.

3. You must take off your shoes when entering the temple, and your clothing should be neat and dignified. It is best not to wear shorts.

4. Be courteous when meeting monks; women should avoid touching monks. If you want to donate property, you can ask a man to do it for you or place it directly on the table.

5. When greeting, you should put your hands together and do not point your fingers at people or objects.

6. The head is the most sacred part of the body. Do not touch other people’s heads casually. Khun in Thai means Mr., Miss, or Mrs. It applies to both men and women.

7. Men and women should not be too intimate in public places, nor should they lose their temper in public.

8. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and cards or mahjong are not allowed even in hotel rooms.