What should I pay attention to when traveling to Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia?

Matters needing attention in Thailand tourism:

1. To travel to Thailand, you must change Thai dollars first. As the climate in Thailand is relatively dry, you should pay attention to your diet and bring some daily medicines.

2. When you arrive in Thailand, don't touch the Thai's head. Thais believe that everyone has an elf (not even a child's head) on his head.

Thailand is a Buddhist country. Take off your shoes and hats before entering the temple dedicated to Buddha statues. You can't enter when there is a religious assembly inside. A woman can't touch a monk, or his years of practice will be ruined.

Gambling is forbidden in Thailand, even in hotels.

5. The places where Southeast Asian countries stay, such as Thailand, do not provide toilets, so you need to bring your own.

6. In Thailand, you need to prepare a tip of one dollar and five yuan.

Social norm

Greet each other: In Thailand, the polite greeting is to put your hands on your chest and say "Sawadee", which is also the most commonly used among Thais.

Littering: Don't litter everywhere, especially in the street, even a small cigarette butt or a small toothpick, otherwise violators will be fined and the garbage should be put back in the original packaging bag.

Spitting: In Thailand's social norms, spitting is an unacceptable and despicable act. If necessary, wrap it with a paper towel or handkerchief.

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in public places except designated areas. All air-conditioned places, such as cinemas, theaters, indoor restaurants, hotel lobbies, temples, schools, public green spaces, parks, etc. All of them are non-smoking and the international airport has a special smoking room.

Dialogue: Don't talk loudly in public places. Thai is a gentle language, so Thai people speak softly, never speak loudly in public, and they are also disgusted with others speaking loudly.

Emotional control: It is impolite to get angry and quarrel in public places. You should try to settle disputes rationally and calmly, or take a step back and be considerate like a Thai. Besides, it is impolite for couples to hug and kiss in public.

1. Dress: When visiting temples and going back to church, you must dress appropriately and cover your hands and feet with clothes.

2. Take off your shoes: When visiting Indian temples and going back to church, you should take off your shoes before entering the door, as well as visiting local people's homes.

3. Dining: Please use your right hand when eating Indian food or malaysian cuisine.

Precautions for tourism in Singapore:

Singapore is one of the cleanest cities in the world Visitors must always pay attention to environmental sanitation, spitting and littering will be fined S $65,438+0,000.

2. Singapore advocates smoking ban. Buses, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, air-conditioning shops and government offices are all non-smoking areas, and those who violate them will be fined S $500.

3. Pedestrians must take the crosswalk. There is a fine of S $50 for climbing over the railing. If there is no crosswalk within 50 meters, you should cross the road at the traffic lights.

Chewing gum is not allowed to be imported, carried or eaten, and offenders will be fined.

Notes on Tourism in Malaysia-Etiquette

1) Please take off your shoes before entering Malaysia.

2) The right hand is usually used for eating, taking things and shaking hands to show politeness.

3) You must take off your shoes before entering any place of prayer, such as going back to church or temple.

4) If you want to take photos in churches or other places of religious worship, you must obtain the permission of the administrator in advance.

5) Toast is not the custom of Malaysians, and Malays in Malaysia don't drink.

Malaysia Travel Notes-Seasons

Malaysia has a tropical maritime climate. It is hot and rainy all year round. The best travel time is from May to September, which is the best turtle watching season on the east coast. However, if there are business activities, it is best to go from March to 165438+ 10 every year, because most Malaysian businessmen take vacations from February to February. Christmas and Easter are not suitable for the week around, and Muslim Ramadan and Lunar New Year should also be avoided.

Notes on Tourism in Malaysia-Others

1. Tipping: Tipping is not common in Malaysia. Because in hotels and restaurants, 10% service charge has been added to the bill, so there is no need to tip; If the service charge is indicated on the bill, it will cost about 10%.

2. Currency exchange: When you arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), you will find banks, foreign exchange offices and ATMs everywhere. For tourists, the best place to exchange foreign currency cash is the money changer, which is a licensed legal foreign currency changer in Malaysia.

3. Business hours: The working hours in Malaysia are generally 8 hours, and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Government office hours, 8 am to 4 pm, 15. Half-day working hours are from 8 am to afternoon 12: 45. Office hours of the bank are from Monday to Friday from 10 to 3 pm, and from 9: 30 am to 1 1: 30 on Saturday. Department stores and supermarkets are open from 10 in the morning to 10 in the afternoon.

4. Voltage and socket: the voltage is 220-240V, and the socket is a three-hole (ticket) British standard socket, so you need to buy a conversion plug.

5. Transportation: Cars in Malaysia drive on the left. Foreign tourists need an international driver's license. Tourists need to show their international passports even if they enter Sabah and Sarawak from the Malaysian Peninsula.

Extended data

Safety precautions for outbound tourism:

Safety is the guarantee of enjoying a happy journey. It is best to buy travel accident insurance before departure, and you can get timely assistance in case of an accident.

Try to bring as little cash as possible on the trip. Don't put money in your luggage. Personal custody. Don't leave valuables in the room. It's best to go shopping in a regular store and ask for proof of invoice. When trying on shoes, it is best to ask friends in the same group to accompany and look after the items.

Passport, visa, ID card, credit card, plane ticket and other important documents should be carried with you and kept properly. It's best to make a copy of each one and put it in the handbag, and the original one in the underwear pocket.

Don't agree easily when someone checks the certificate, but report it to the team leader for handling. If the team leader is not present, you can ask the other party to show your ID card or work permit, otherwise you should refuse. If the other person is a policeman, you should also write down their ID number, badge number and car number.

Foreign tourists should respect the customs and habits of the host country, especially those with special religious customs, and avoid disputes caused by improper words and deeds. When encountering natural disasters such as earthquakes or political turmoil, wars, sudden terrorist incidents or accidental injuries, we should calmly respond, evacuate the dangerous area as soon as possible, and promptly report to the embassy or consulate of China in the host country or contact relevant domestic departments for rescue and protection.