7 peculiarities of life in Thailand that shock foreigners

Thailand is an incredibly beautiful Asian country. Every year, millions of tourists come here to enjoy luxury resorts at budget prices. However, the ordinary life of Thais remains mysterious. OBOZREVATEL has found 7 facts about local customs that surprise foreigners.

Most apartments do not have kitchens and washing machines

Of course, every family has some dishes, a sink, a double boiler, and maybe a dining table. However, you won't find a stove for cooking. The thing is that you can buy ready-to-eat meals on almost every corner for little money, so there is no need to cook.

As for washing machines, the story is almost the same. Most Thais take care of their clothes in dry cleaners and special salons. Therefore, they do not need to fill small rooms with additional expensive equipment.

Food is sold everywhere

Delicious Thai food is sold on the streets, in shops, parking lots and gas stations. And it's not just the usual fast food for Europeans. There is a large selection of soups, side dishes, meat and fish delicacies. A special place is occupied by rice and seafood, which are cooked perfectly here.

Queues are everywhere

Thais are extremely disciplined when it comes to queuing. They wait patiently for their turn everywhere. No one will shout or try to get in first. And this phenomenon can be observed not only in familiar places, such as shops or banks, but also in the subway and at bus stops.

Road rules practically do not exist

It seems that not everywhere the people of Thailand are ready to follow the rules. Roads in this country are very dangerous. All kinds of vehicles drive here without any control or restrictions, people walk, everyone decides their own speed and does not pay attention to what is happening around them.

Almost everyone loves sports

This is probably a feature of many Asian countries. Here, a love of sports and a healthy lifestyle is instilled from an early age. As early as 5 a.m., you can see a group of joggers heading to the park or a group of elderly people doing exercises on the lawn.

There are a lot of superstitions

This surprises tourists to the point of complete stupor. However, if a Thai person encounters a bad omen in the morning, they put off all the work and stays at home. The people of this country believe in spirits and their influence on human life, so they always listen to signs and are very concerned about the fate of their souls.