Thailand is a colorful country, which annually attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. However, some of the nuances of the life of local residents really amaze them.
Children are not to be praised
Even after noticing the most charming child in Thailand, you should not compliment him. Local residents are sure that if you overpraise a child, bad things can happen to him. Therefore, even with their own children, Thais are treated with great restraint.
Most houses do not have a kitchen
When renting a home in Thailand, don’t be surprised if it doesn’t have a kitchen. The fact is that locals prefer home-cooked meals in cafes and takeaway food. There are many budgetary institutions in the country, and cooking at home in the heat can be simply unbearable.
Hairdressers are closed on Wednesdays
On this day, only members of the royal family can have their hair cut. This law has been in place for many years and is carefully observed.
Local women don’t wear bathing suits
Residents of many Asian countries are indifferent to tanning and do not like to spend hours on the beach – Thais are no exception. Moreover, Thai girls prefer to swim in clothes rather than swimsuits. Often, local women consider bikinis unacceptable clothing for public appearances.
Thais don’t sit on stairs
In many European cities, you can see how the locals use the steps of large buildings as a bench. Many have lunch on the stairs or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the city. But in Thailand this is unacceptable. Locals believe that sitting on the steps, a person blocks the way for good spirits that guard the home. Because of this, the spirits cannot enter the building to perform their duties.
Women do not go on a full-fledged decree
By law, after giving birth, new mothers can only take parental leave for three months. But many Thais go to work after 45 days, because the state pays benefits for only 1.5 months. In addition, in many families, a woman’s salary is an extremely important source of income for the whole family.