Sandy beaches shinning with smooth waves, tropical forests filled with wildlife, ancient temples with the modern cities, vibrant neon-lit nights, and exciting aromas with an exotic mixture of flavours and revered hospitality, Thailand packs in all the essential recipes to make for a perfect vacation! Though the people generally don't get edgy because of their permissive culture, it is important to avoid embarrassment! Following is a list of few Do's and Don'ts while travelling within the country: Do's:

• Before arrival to Thailand makes sure your passport is valid for a minimum period of six months.
  To visit Pattaya, Phuket or any other Thai destinations, obtaining a pre approved visa is not required and a 30 days visa is available on arrival.
  If any visitors wish to stay for longer period of time, than they must obtain an extension of stay or have to obtain a valid visa.
  
• Before booking the tickets to Thailand, visitor should do good research about the place e.
  g.
  where to go, where to visit etc.
  Thailand is reasonably liberal; however, it is advisable to wear modest clothes while going to temples and be respectful towards the locals.
  
• Ask for help from the tourist travel desk for correct and exact information.
  Deserted and lonely places should be avoided during the odd hours.
  Take extra care about your passports, credit cards and cash specially when travelling by bus or train as it can be really tough in a foreign country if you end up losing valuables.
  
• High increase in the number of road accidents in Thailand is a really worry.
  Hence, the visitors should always be extra careful while walking on roads and pedestrian crossings.
  

Don'ts:

• Plan your stay extremely carefully as staying on an expired visa is illegal and can attract some type of fines and penalties.
  Book your tickets to Thailand early and plan the number of days you wish to stay there.
  If anyone is caught over staying of breaking visa rules, a fine of 500 Baht per day to 20,000 Baht.
  If anyone fails to pay the fine, they can be detained, fined and later deported at their own expense.
  
• Disparaging the King, the royal family or any institution of the kingdom accounts for a criminal offence.
  Visitors laughing during the national anthem or mutilating posters of the king are treated with contempt and such cases may lead to a public lynching.
  
• Drugs are completely banned in Thailand.
  Drug consumption or trafficking is considered a crime and is subject to punishments including life time imprisonment or very rarely capital punishment.
  
• Travellers must avoid public show of affection.
  Even acts of getting too passionate are something that locals do not like!
• Thailand follows Buddhism; hence pointing feet towards someone is considered highly rude and signifies an offensive gesture.
  Visitors should be extra careful regarding the same.