6 surefire ways to get into trouble in Thailand (6 photos)

Thailand is dearly loved by many of our tourists. When you get to this paradise on earth, it is very easy to fall into a blissful state and relax, stunned by the colors of nature, the taste of local fruits and the cordiality of the hospitality industry employees. But, in addition to tourist Thailand, there is also Thailand “as it really is.”





Usually, when these two realities intersect, nothing extraordinary happens for a foreigner. But sometimes it happens differently.

1. Drink with Thais

Local residents are completely intolerant of alcohol - they get drunk quickly and begin to behave inappropriately. If for a farang a couple of Tiger or Singha is just to quench your thirst on a hot day, for a Thai this is the beginning of great courage. If you want to tickle your nerves more, treat him to something stronger. The end of the party is unpredictable - maybe there will be a fight, or maybe something no less fun.

At the same time, some Thais even welcome alcohol and drink it more actively than tourists.



2. Shout and demand

And don’t forget to gesticulate vigorously at these moments. How else? You came to rest and have the right, but for some reason they don’t understand you. Thais do not tolerate violent displays of negative emotions. Their mentality does not allow them to be rude in response, so in a conflict situation they become deaf-mute and blind. An angry tourist with his righteous anger simply becomes an empty place. Excessive emotions in Thailand are the surest way to not achieve what you need.

3. Hit up girls

So what? Back in the good old days, almost all tourist places in the country became famous for their very free morals. But Thailand is not only Pattaya and Phuket. Most of the population was brought up in Puritan morals; people hold family values ​​in high esteem. Thais, far from tourism, condemn all this “resort disgrace.” So girls who are not involved in the entertainment industry will react negatively to a foreigner’s frivolous attempts to get acquainted.

It’s good if there is no brother or friend nearby who will explain the norms of behavior to the unlucky gentleman.





4. Discuss Thais among yourselves

In the firm belief that they will not understand anything. You can even scold the hotel staff for their sluggishness or give an offensive nickname to someone on the street. In fact, tourists have been coming to Thailand for so long that many locals working in the hospitality industry have already learned a lot of the tourists' language. They are quite capable of understanding what you said about them. What reaction follows is a surprise, but don’t expect anything good.



5. Take a cool photo with Buddha



For a good shot, you can hug him or climb on the statue’s head. As a last resort, if direct access is difficult, pose nearby in funny poses while one of your friends takes pictures. According to Thai law, disrespect for religious symbols is punished severely, including imprisonment, but you can usually get away with public censure and fines. At the same time, check your luck.

A guaranteed way for a girl to get herself into trouble is to touch a Buddhist monk. Doing this is strictly prohibited.

6. Conflict with the police



Thailand is called a police state. It is better for tourists (and not only them) not to get involved with government officials, but if you still had to interact, you need to behave defiantly - prove that you are right, argue, and disobey demands. But keep in mind a couple of nuances - the police almost always take the side of the locals, even if you are not guilty, and until the circumstances are clarified, a violent foreigner can easily be put in prison.