2. Thai culture
Thai culture is a very exotic and extrange culture of the world. As many Oriental
culture, Occidental people like us don´t understand their form of expresion and
here are five curious facts about thai culture.
3. 1- The king and the Royal family
Thailand is under a Constitutional monarchy were the king is trated as a divinity.
Days like 5th of december (The kings birthday), are national holiday. Everybody
dress with yellow clothes and show a enormous respect to the national himn and
the monarchy.
4. 2- Food
Thai food is known in all the world because of his exotic tastes. Thai food
combines 5 types of flavours: Sweet, salty, spicy, bitter and sour. This makes thai
food one of the most exotic meal you can have.
5. 3- Famous “Thai” massages
have you hearded about thai massages? sure you have!!! They are known all
around the world for their intensity. If you think in try it start with a ligth massage
and go incressing the intensity
6. 4-Non verbal comunication
Thai people´s non verbal comunication is very similar to the occidental non verbal
comunication:
-It is unacceptable to touch members of the opposite sex in public.
-Thai people translate body language to determine one’s mood rather than tone of
voice as westerners often do. Smiling should be done in moderation.
-When in close proximity, avoid direct contact. Invasion of personal space is
thought to be highly disrespectful.
