Thailand

Culture

Main article: Culture of Thailand

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Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is the national sport in Thailand and its native martial art. It reached popularity all over the world in the 1990s. Similar martial art styles exist in other southeast Asian countries.

Related Topics:
Muay Thai - Martial art - 1990s - Southeast Asia

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The standard greeting in Thailand is a prayer-like gesture called the wai. Taboos include touching someone's head or pointing with the feet, as the head is considered the highest and the foot the lowest part of the body. Stepping over someone, or over food, is considered insulting. Books and other documents are considered the most revered of secular objects - therefore one should not slide a book across a table or place it on the floor.

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Thailand is a constitutional monarchy and the King is extremely respected and revered. It is illegal to insult the Royal Family.

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Thai cuisine blends five fundamental tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty.

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