M Monks are the most important people in the country and must be treated with respect at all times. Touching of a monk or his robes by a woman is strictly taboo. On a bus women are not permitted to sit next to a monk. Adults should be addressed as Khun, for both male and female, unless a title is used. Pass objects with the right hand, touch left hand to right forearm if extra respect is required.
Women never pass directly to monks.
Going Dutch is very rare. Pointing with fingers is acceptable for objects and animals but not for people. Use your entire hand not one finger to indicate which person you want to point out. Royalty must be treated with the greatest respect. Every building has a picture of the King and Queen hanging on the wall somewhere.