You've been holidaying in Thailand all wrong! The etiquette rules tourists MUST follow to avoid upsetting Thai locals, from why you shouldn't tip too much to the faux pas of pointing

You've been holidaying in Thailand all wrong! The etiquette rules tourists MUST follow to avoid upsetting Thai locals, from why you shouldn't tip too much to the faux pas of pointing MailOnline speaks to Thailand experts to understand the key unspoken rules READ MORE: Tourists reveal the worst person they've ever sat next to on a flight By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 02:45 EST, 26 January 2025 | Updated: 02:45 EST, 26 January 2025 e-mail View comments You've been holidaying in Thailand all wrong. How? You've been tipping the wrong amounts, making too much noise and pointing at things, to name but a few faux pas. But don't worry.

Travel experts have revealed some Thai-riffic etiquette tips to MailOnline Travel so you can have a holiday in Thailand without causing any upset. Here's everything you need to know before heading to 'The Land of Smiles'. Take your shoes off Thai people don't like dirty shoe soles in their homes, so failing to remove shoes is seen as disrespectful.

Cindy Scott, travel expert and blogger at Cinders Travel , tells MailOnline Travel: 'One of the simplest dos is to remove your shoes before entering homes, guesthouses and many shops. In Thailand , stepping inside without removing your shoes can come across as disrespectful.' Shuban Kotwal, product director at Away Holidays , agrees, adding: 'Always remove your shoes before entering someone's home or a temple.

Look for signs outside shops or restaurants, as some smaller establishments may have this rule as w.