Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and is a country that many dream of visiting. Thailand has had a reputation for being both extreme and alluring which is because of the way they are portrayed by Hollywood. Here are 5 stereotypes you should ignore when coming to Thailand.
Thai people are pushy
There are a lot of stereotypes about Thai people that can make visitors to the country feel uncomfortable. One of these stereotypes is that Thai people are pushy. This is not true! Thai people are actually very friendly and welcoming. They will often go out of their way to help visitors, even if they don’t know them well.
Another stereotype about Thai people is that they are all Buddhists. This is also not true! While the majority of Thai people do practice Buddhism, there is a significant minority of Muslim and Christian Thais as well. Visitors to Thailand…