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Temple etiquette in Thailand: what to wear and how to behave

A short, practical guide so you are not the person turned away at the gate.

Temple etiquette in Thailand: what to wear and how to behave

Dress

Shoulders and knees covered, for everyone. No singlets, no short shorts, no bikini tops. A light scarf and longer trousers solve it in 30 seconds.

Shoes come off before entering any hall. Socks help on hot stone.

Behaviour

Do not point your feet at a Buddha image, do not touch monks (women should not hand anything directly to a monk), and do not climb on stupas for a photo.

Buddha images are sacred objects, not props. Do not turn your back to one for a selfie.

Money and monks

Offering food to monks in the early morning is a genuine practice and welcome to join — buy from a market, kneel, and let them take what they need.

Never give money to someone who approaches you at a temple gate claiming to be a guide.

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