One thing I noticed in Thailand is that the locals are generally calm and cool. I think this may be attributed to their Buddhist way of life, which I so admire. So as a foreigner, never raise your voice or lose your cool in public!

Respect is the key word in every culture and religion. Not insulting disrespectful then claiming to be a freedom expression 😮

I've traveled to South East Asia for decades and honestly, Thailand wins my heart ❤ everytime. They have an ancient and resilient culture.. never been colonized, stood the test of time and are one of the winners (economically & technologically) in Southeast Asia 🎉 ฉันรักประเทศไทยและคนไทย😍

As neighbour of thailand we see thailand country of freedom kinda like our playground,almost everthing legalized overthere,so most thank u thailand for being fun😇

Nice one Chai. Always good to keep the feet flat to the floor and never point your feet in the direction of a Thai, in particular the underside of the foot. I found an article with the following. I wanted to attach the article link but KZfaq doesn't like it so I copied and pasted instead. Apologies for its length 🤩 Don't point your feet: Pointing your feet at someone, raising your feet higher than someone's head, or simply putting your feet on a desk or chair are considered extremely rude in Thailand. The bottoms of the feet are dirty: don't show them to people! Avoid pointing feet at Buddhas in and outside of temples. When sitting on the ground, try to sit in a way that doesn't show others the bottoms of your feet. Don't touch someone's head: While the feet are considered the lowest and dirtiest parts of the body, the head is revered as the most sacred. Never touch someone's head or hair - this includes playfully ruffling a child's hair. Don't raise your feet above someone's head; avoid stepping over people who are sitting or sleeping on the ground. Don't point: Pointing at someone is considered rude in many cultures but particularly so in Thailand. If you must indicate a person, do so by lifting your chin in their direction. When motioning for someone to come over, don't use fingers pointed upward; make a patting motion with your fingers straight and palm toward the ground. Pointing at inanimate objects and animals is usually acceptable, but it's more polite to point with your entire hand rather than a single finger. Don't lose your cool: Shouting, blowing your top, or displaying strong emotions is generally frowned upon in Thailand. Always keep in mind the rules of saving face. Keep your cool even when things go wrong; you'll be respected for doing so. Don't lament that bus breakdown. Instead, laugh and say "mai pen rai." Don't disrespect the king: Never disrespect the king or images of the king, this includes currency - his picture appears on the Thai baht. Although Thailand's lese majeste laws are controversial, open disrespect toward the king can actually land you in prison! People have received lengthy sentences for Facebook posts that spoke out against the monarchy. Don't throw things: Tossing an object or money in someone's direction is rude. Take time to hand things to people properly, face-up, preferably with your right hand. Unfold money when paying someone.

I never cross the road in thailand...unrespectfull for speedy motorbike 😂 I just go around the same building...😅

Such an awesome video, not just the topic but all the interviewees are superb. Hat off.

This is one of the best interviews Chai!!! Love the questions and especially, the first guy you’ve interviewed! Thanks for sharing this video & glad to see you back in Thailand 😊

Good topic with some nice interviews my friend , some very interesting comments 😃 Nice work my friend 👌👍👋🙏

Welcome to Thailand.☺️ I think showing respect for Thai women is very important, some tourists don't show respect for women by touching them because they think that women have to look like women in nightclubs. which Thai women in general are not like that. which the woman did not work at night The woman was very angry, the Thai people were not happy with the action of the tourist. There is another situation. Some tourists like to show homosexuals like public, tourist cities, which I think are not normal for the general public, but sometimes they hear the news often.

In my experience you have to behave very badly to get a rise out of Thai people. They don't really expect us to act like them and they are generally too polite and averse to confrontation to say anything to you about bad behavior that offends them While that might be nice on the surface it can lead to something bigger down the road that could have perhaps been avoided with gentle reminders along the way. I am not big on rules and lists because so much depends on the situation and the people involved. Just pay attention subtle clues that you may have said or done something to offend or annoy a Thai. A sincere apology and things are quickly forgotten, usually.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n for d candid interviews with d people in Bangkok.

Good to see you back in Thailand. 🙏

Great video! It's definitely going to help us a lot!

That was so great and heart-warming! What a bunch of lovely people you found! I find that all your interviewees speak very good English! Was it difficult to find the people to interview?

Hi!Champ.This ep was streets interview only Thais's opinions and l definitely agree with them. welldone and keep going champ.😊have a good day.

Nice one Chai. I was told early on not to show too much affection to your spouse or girlfriend in public.

I am Thai. For me it depends on where you are in that place. If you are in tourist attraction or party area for me Our life is almost free and fun. You can make a noise with your feet on a chair or table. It's time to relax. I don't mind and can analyze that we are not in a serious life and out from normal area, and in a relaxing place. ( even you do kissing with your lover or wear tinny cloths on because i done it too. lol ) But the important thing for Thai people here is do not get touch or hold whether it is the head, face, objects of the body that are above the shoulders That means we feel uncomfortable letting anyone do that, even close friends. For me, one very serious thing, if you come to my room or house, you must take off your outer shoes from the tiled floor and clean or wash your feet before entering the house or room, even at hotels or motels in tourist destinations i stay. And this is one of my own serious conditions that still follow with me in everywhere, haha.

My daughter has lived in CM for 7 years now and on her last visit to California to see me, on the way home from the airport we stopped at a restaurant, and after the host greeted and showed us to our table, my daughter said, "Man, Dad! That guy was right in our face wasn't he?" It was so funny because to me, he was just the usual host greeting us, but to my daughter, used to the more deferential and quiet attitude of Thais, as well as the greater physical distance given. it was culture shock (even though she was returning to her home country). She also talks of the fast pace and frenetic nature of Americans, which she only really noticed after moving to Thailand. I laugh every time I hear the "Don't touch Thais on the head." I mean, wouldn't everyone be offended if someone you didn't know touched your head or face??? So to me, that's universal. And for those that know each other in Thailand, like here, I don't see any offense for touching each other's head when appropriate. Enjoy Bangkok, Chai.

We must remember when we are in Thailand, "Never ever to insult the Thai King !!!" Whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years." As lèse-majesté is one of the offences relating to the security of the kingdom, according to Section 7 of the Thai Criminal Code.

Never argue with locals. Just turn around and leave. Because if it turns into a fight, you have no chance of survival. Thai people multiply when they see one of them fighting a farang. No matter how right you are, you'll end up in a hospital.

If you notice Bangkok people speak English almost fluently. In northern Thailand I have found it difficult to communicate to many. Even when I spoke my limited Thai many in the north will expect you to pronounce Thai words perfectly. Of course as foreigner this will never happen. Bangkok people are the best. Pennida was my favorite interview.

Don't step over someone - walk around - even a leg

Thai people will love their dignity. Don't embarrass them in public.

0:12 super rare 😂

Hi Chai🙋‍♀ I think for Thai people in this time, just you don't step on Cambodian land, it's considered to be very respectful to Thai people. lol (not sure if you understand the reason.)😂 It's a great interview, Thanks so much Chai.😇🙏

The lady at 6:25 She would be great to interview for an entire show.

You are busy around Bangkok. Be respectful to people and culture is the most important.

Hi Champ Chai! I’m so happy you’re back in Thailand. I’m only interested in Thailand videos so when you left I stopped watching your channel. 😢 Now that you and Ilona are back, Im watching again!

One thing you missed. Never step on money with your food. On each coin and each banknote is a picture of the king. If you do so in front of a police officer or an other official you can end up in prison for a long time. 😁

Don't walk on the wrong side of that walk way you are standing on 😀

Sound like westernization make Asian younger generation forgot about what is respect. LOL😂

one more thing that definitely no no in TH is put your feet on arm chair/table or wearing shose inside home or on bed. it is for the reason feet is dirty with dirt/bacteria/smell, when you place feet on the the place like arm chair/table you spread dirt/bacteria to the place that ppl will risk to touch and bring dirt/bacteria to face/mouth/Norse

What Foreigners Should NEVER Do In Thailand? Befriending/socializing with any thai. just visit the country quickly. And keeping your money.

Great interview. It ‘s quite hot these days, so take care.

So how do I avoid being run over by a car while crossing the street in Thailand if I can't trust the green light? Cross when it's red? Tell you what, I will agree not to touch people's heads, but please agree to not touch my body with your car. lol

Some people are just plain weird in the comments

As for following the local behavior, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Face masks. Thai people have been doing this for over *3 years* now and should seriously consider if it is a way of life they want. But it is not really a Thai thing, it’s a Bangkok thing. Today I decided to stop using a mask on the last and only place I still did; the BTS and MRT. I also checked the latest number on confirmed new daily cases in Thailand; ~ close to zero. Time to move on my dear Thai friends.

Kiss in public 🇹🇭 ✅ Peck on the cheek ✅ Peck on the forehead ✅ Peck on the lip ❌ French kiss / Deep Kissing

Social distancing …be careful when crossing the road…don’t play with the buddha statues (it’s not funny) don’t kiss in public and always wear underwear 😊🙏🏼🇹🇭

In the title, and when speaking, do you really mean foreigners when you say 'foreigner' - everyone who isn't Thai? Perhaps you really mean westerners? It sounds that way most of the time.

Your opinionated 20's and 30's subjects I suspect are self-absorbed social media adherents aan probably middle-income metropolitans who with their self-absorbed view think they have the right to speak for all Thai who are not as them. However their age group and geographical location is not indicative of Thailand. Their opinions, in my experience, having lived here since 1970 are so far removed from the reality that your viewers should not consider their advice sound in any way.

Don't go to Thailand

Thailand was a really beautiful country 40 years ago .

Vietnam is better Thailand is to expensive and touristy today . It’s been over developed