DONTs in Thailand

[Khun Don]

I think it may not be accurate in Bangkok-but in the remoter parts of Isaan it still could be -among the elder and middle generations at least.

[David_Loves_Ubonwan]

I think it may not be accurate in Bangkok-but in the remoter parts of Isaan it still could be -among the elder and middle generations at least.

In my post #3 the shopping malls I refer to are in Bangkok, the public park in Isaan (Sateuk, Buriram) on Sunday afternoons.

David

[Khun Don]

But younger generation in both cases-right?
My point was that for all 9 "rules"-particularly 1, 3, 8, 9 that such were more likely to be ignored in large cosmopolitan areas generally-but more likely to be challenged only by the younger "TV/internet " generation in more remote areas.

[paul_au]

I have seen Thai people do this in shopping malls and public parks...

David

Times are a changing.

[David_Loves_Ubonwan]

But younger generation in both cases-right?

Actually no, the Thai couple that would appear in the park in Sateuk (right by the standing Buddha statue) each Sunday afternoon appeared to be my age, mid-forties. They made me feel uncomfortable, we had young children with us, and I'm sure such behaviour would not have been tolerated here in Wales without comment.

David

[Khun Don]

THAT is a surprise-one wonders if they were sober.

[xfiles20001999]

are there any more do's and dont??

[djaidee]

Using Google will give you plenty of Websites of "Do's and Don'ts in Thailand":

http://www.google.co.th/#hl=de&cp=23...w=1440&bih=790

[Iam.Annie]

just only some or few do that doesnt mean the majority. You can try at your own risk ofcourse.

[Tim]

It's also illegal not to wear underwear.

David

My -- uhmm -- independent research regarding the sarong-wearing population of Isaan indicates that such a law is neither culturally based nor enforceable in practice. Perhaps this book has something to say about it.

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