cognos Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 There are habits / customs perhaps unique to Thailand, but I only know a few, or perhaps none. One that comes to mind is the habit of Thai women sniffing babies/ and / or their lovers prior to kissing them, or just giving them a sniff or two. Is this "custom" uniquely Thai? Mai Loo ( don't know )..care to add ( for my "Thai" education and yours ) to the list ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Foot prints on the toilet seat ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcourt Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sniffing prior to, or more often in place of, a greeting kiss, is not uniquely Thai. Pacific islanders, Polynesian and Melanesian do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognos Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 my bpen rai attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcourt Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 my bpen rai attitude Nahh. Fijian's have "kua ni lega", South Africans have "hakuna matata", and Bobby McFerrin has "Don't worry be happy".....all basically the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognos Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 yes, so are there any? perhaps that LOS was not COLONIZED ( exploited yes) by the Europeans ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Openly picking your nose in public and coughing all over people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian007 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ya-dom stuck firmly up a nostril? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognos Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 how about... millions of farang seeking ( and meeting ) mostly beautiful, ( or not so much) (mostly jai dee and sanook) women, that will go to the ends of the earth with them to "escape"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 5 baht coin in the ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Banks of loud speakers blasting out distorted music at funerals from 6 am for a few days. Got one 2 doors away and have got a headache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognos Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Banks of loud speakers blasting out distorted music at funerals from 6 am for a few days.Got one 2 doors away and have got a headache 9 day funerals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latindancer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) 5 baht coin in the ear. Banks of loud speakers blasting out distorted music at funerals from 6 am for a few days.Got one 2 doors away and have got a headache 9 day funerals? Sorry to disappoint, but coins in the ear are common in India, and week-long funerals ( with loud music ) are done in Taiwan. Edited November 10, 2009 by Latindancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Flips flops while wearing a dark pin-striped suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallForeigner Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Flips flops while wearing a dark pin-striped suit. I've seen that many times in China too and even in Korea. First I thought it might be Thai:never lifting their feet off the ground and dragging those flip flops and also other shoes on the floor - but actually Chinese, Koreans, Thais, Malaysians and certainly other East-Asians do it too. Maybe that's typical East Asian; Caucasians usually do that only at age 80 and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurPewty Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Typical ideas spring to mind, but truely unique is a tough one. How about adding sugar to savory dishes? I have never seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Off topic post deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Stating in repetition that they are either: Hungry again at 2pm (not that i would eat any of their snacks) The Need to pee. (Just do it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Foot prints on the toilet seat ?? Twisting babies caused by washing machines that has to be uniquely Thai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Something unusual for me is when i shop at the bakery of Big C, every tray got a paper sheet with lots of jams, sweet cream, etc, nobody cares to change it and expect you to put on it salty baked stuff too...also something that at first i tought was very rude are people that never reply to a salute, they didn't meant to be rude but are just not accustomised to good manners somehow, back home even the scummiest of the people would reply to an "hello" but here often seems to be an optional.....not a big deal, but strange... Edit: ohh and anybody noticed the boat crews in Bangkok wearing a helmet but not life jackets? that's unique! Edited November 10, 2009 by surayu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoud Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The "Wai", hands together greeting. And the rules that go with it, younger to older, not returned to young children, how high up the head etc...... the 'smile' (LOS). Which seems to be used to cover up any mistake or ignorance and for many other things. Buddhism, monks confining themselves to the temple in the rainy season; water levels are high, insects are driven from the ground and they do not wish to be responsible for stepping on them. Custom "no-no's": touching a Thai man on the face or head. pointing or doing anything with the feet. Soles of feet pointing at anyone or religious or royal images. The Wai or car horn used when passing certain temples, religious sites or spirit houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkexplorer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Not being able to read road maps... Also, when you ask for directions, they will guess the route instead of saying "i don't know". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sniffing prior to, or more often in place of, a greeting kiss, is not uniquely Thai. Pacific islanders, Polynesian and Melanesian do that. This character trait could even lend itself within the Pan-Asian world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Blatantly interrupting others conversation {though, not altogether a Thai mannerism} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangRon Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thai wedding dowry custom? Families at wedding adding in their own savings, also stuffing small notes between big ones to impress guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermute Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 how about... millions of farang seeking ( and meeting ) mostly beautiful, ( or not so much) (mostly jai dee and sanook) women, that will go to the ends of the earth with them to "escape"?? "ends" as defined by the bank account maximum transfer and "earth" as defined by some place in Thailand to settle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) There are some interesting "rules" about how underwear should be hung after washing (men's above women's?) and not walking beneath it. According to this site, business.wsu.edu/StudyAbroad/Pages/Thai_Customs.aspx, (though it seems a little out of date on some issues), "Clothing from the lower parts of the body should never be left anywhere in a high position. This applies particularly to socks and underwear, but also to shorts and skirts. This is the case even when washing and drying clothes. Thais have two clothes lines - a high one for most clothes and a low one for underwear and socks." Some Thais turn the clothes inside out when hanging to dry -- any idea why? I suggested to another foreigner that the reason might be to avoid gheecko poo but he said, "why would you want the poo on the inside?" Some of the ghosties are surely unique. Edited November 10, 2009 by WaiWai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermute Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Some Thais turn the clothes inside out when hanging to dry -- any idea why? I suggested to another foreigner that the reason might be to avoid gheecko poo but he said, "why would you want the poo on the inside?" This is to prevent clothes from wearing out on the outside from the sun. It's a pretty good practice and prevents fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Some Thais turn the clothes inside out when hanging to dry -- any idea why? I suggested to another foreigner that the reason might be to avoid gheecko poo but he said, "why would you want the poo on the inside?" This is to prevent clothes from wearing out on the outside from the sun. It's a pretty good practice and prevents fading. Fair enough -- thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Can't believe pointing with perforated lips has yet to get a mention. Or the single quick nod of the head, when the real response is "buggered if I know". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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