All Thailand's BIGGEST Culture Shocks (as a foreigner)

He finds Thai driving riskier than Britain or Japan: sudden lane changes, swerving, overloaded motorbikes, and handbrake-free parking. Thai food clashes with him: dishes are too sweet or spicy, salted fruit is common, and markets sell unappetizing insects. Train commuters photograph packed queues as proof of lateness; he finds Thai customer service inattentive and slow compared with Japan.

Thailand’s perceived informality and weaker regulation contrast sharply with the orderly UK and Japan.