The food culture!
Boozing with locals is the most recommended thing in Thailand Tour.
The country is no doubt diverse in eating. The popular tourist menu is a good introduction and brings together many of the favorite foods from all regions. Some of the favorites from the different region - the North definitely Khao Soi Curry and Sai Our Sausage, from the South Sataw ‘Stink Bean’ Curry and Sour Tom Sum Soup, then the Northeast Laab Moo pork salad and Isaan sausages.
Isaan food comes from the Northeastern regions of
Thailand and brings a tasty selection of barbecued meats, fiery salads, all scoffed down with fresh herbs and sticky rice. A couple of the more popular dishes would be variations of Green Papaya Salad that is Som Tam Korat or the minced pork salad that is Laab Moon.
Yaa Dong, a mixture of potent rice wine with ‘health enhancing’ herbs is a “must try”. Yaa Dong stands dotted throughout Bangkok and Thailand and they are a favorite with local laborers. Great thing is that few travelers or expats approach them, so when you do, you’re guaranteed a happy welcome. They’ll share their drink, maybe some bites and egg you on to get smashed. It is indeed a Great fun and costs next to nothing.
The geographic culture!
Thailand is loved for its diversity and deeply contrasting landscapes; white sand beaches and limestone karats in the South, and mountains and jungles up North. The popular expat haunts tend to be Chiang Mai up North. In the South the tourist island of Phuket, or maybe Koh Samui. Railay in the southern region of Krabi, a beautiful area which goes less noticed by the backpacker hordes in the area.
The floating market in Bangkok, also the beautiful temples of Lord Buddha and all the royal monuments are worth visiting,
The People!
Thai people are generous and warm-hearted!
Often, Thais will deal with disagreements, minor mistakes, or misfortunes by using the phrase Mai pen rai, translated as "it doesn't matter".A smile and the sentence "Mai pen rai" indicates that the incident is not important and therefore there is no conflict or shame involved.
But don’t say or do anything disrespectful towards the King or you will land in a lot of trouble. In relation to food and eating, make sure to take your time. It’s not a race. Take only a small amount of food as you will be expected to eat everything on your plate. Moreover, don’t leave your chopsticks in the bowl. It symbolizes death and is very bad luck.
A notable social norm holds that touching someone on the head may be considered rude. It is also considered rude to place one's feet at a level above someone else's head, especially if that person is of higher social standing.
Bargaining is a way of life in Thailand. But make sure you bargain at the right place. Bangkok has some areas where they just hate bargaining