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I think a pamphlet put out by the govt. informing foreigners of thai customs is an excellent idea.
Is it just me or does anybody else think some posts got off topic by pointing fingers at the misdeeds of a few locals ?
Indeed there is a big problem with foreigners coming to Thailand with no clue as to how to sact in thai civilization, commiting social blunders which wouldn't be tolerated if they were back home.
When trying to fix a problem you have to start somewhere and this little book is the first step towards enlightening ignorant foreigners.


Criticizing the govt. before the book has even been drafted does no good and neither does pointing out the faults of a few errant monks.

When encountering a new culture small social blunders are to be expected.
Having your picture taken sitting on top of Buddhas head is a social blunder of a huge magnitude.
Hopefully, this book will be able to educate the ignorance out of people.