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6 common mistakes tourists make in Bangkok, according to locals
6 common mistakes tourists make in Bangkok, according to locals
Marielle DescalsotaAug 19, 2022, 10:31 IST
Insider's reporter in Bangkok.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
I traveled to Bangkok in late July for a reporting trip.
Thailand's capital city drew almost 23 million tourists in 2019.
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In 2019, almost 40 million people visited Thailand, and more than half of them traveled to Bangkok. The capital city welcomed more visitors than major cities like Paris, London, Dubai, and Singapore.
Bangkok, Thailand.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
1. Using feet to point at people or objects.
Locals praying at Wat Kalayanamit, Bangkok.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
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2. Not wearing enough clothing at temples.
Robes at Wat Pho, Bangkok.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
3. Eating only at restaurants that are popular with tourists.
Jay Fai in Bangkok, Thailand.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
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4. Not being respectful of spirit houses.
A market in Bangkok.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
5. Not removing shoes before entering shrines.
Me at Wat Kalayanamit.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
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6. Underestimating how dangerous the roads are in Bangkok.