Chiang Mai Non-smoking Hotels

It's worth noting that isn’t possible to pay with a credit card in all local stores and restaurants. Going to the market, it’s better to take more notes and coins of small denomination, so it would be easier to pay off.

Foreign visitors should be aware that all images of Buddha are considered sacred. For the desecration of a religious symbol severe punishment of imprisonment is provided; you can touch statues and pictures of Buddha only after consultation with a guide.

Monks in local monasteries and temples are also considered sacred. In no case touch them or take a picture with them. The head is also considered a sacred part of the body; don’t touch the head of a stranger in any occasion.

Locals are very welcoming and patient. Travelers who are interested in Thai culture and honor local traditions are treated with great respect. In public places you need to be quiet and peaceful; violent display of emotion in public is considered a major sign of bad manners.
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