Bangkok Etiquette and Customs - Bangkok Hotel Discounts and City Guide Hotel special offers, luxury hotel accommodation, restaurants, essential travel information and Bangkok transportation. Bangkok Etiquette and Customs Greeting someone in Bangkok People should be met with a handshake, followed by exchanging business cards. Ensure that you look at the business card before putting it away, as this is good manners.
Punctuality is essential for business and social meetings.
Tipping advice Tipping is not customary in Thailand, although Thais are getting used to the idea in upmarket hotels where a service charge is often added. Due to the sometimes high heat and humidity levels in Bangkok, casual clothes, preferably made from natural fibres that provide plenty of air circulation, are recommended. Businessmen, for example, commonly wear a short-sleeved shirt, with or without a tie. The two most sacred things to a Thai are the monarchy and religion. As long as you show respect to both of these then you will find Thais the kindest and most generous people in the world.