Interacting with monks in Thailand
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You should be mindful of some of the Vinaya rules like not eating after noon.
If you are a lady don't meet the monks alone.
When sitting in the presence of a monk choose a lower chair.
Remove foot wear inside the monastery.
Wear clothes which are modest and cover your self well. No shorts, mini skirts, see through dresses, etc.
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You will see the monks in the early morning going on a procession called Pindapata, or Bindabat in Thai (at least I think that's how it's spelled). That is the time you will want to offer Dana. Approach with the food and they will uncover the alms bowl and let you put the food in.
When approaching a monk you should always put your hands together at about heart level facing forwards and bowing your head so your forehead is parallel with your hands. Here is a link that talks about how to do it with a nice picture with three examples. With monks, do the version shown on the far right: http://www.phuket.com/magazine1/dos.htm
Women aren't allowed to have physical contact with monks and when receiving offerings other than food in their alms bowl in Thailand they will lay out a white cloth for you to set the offering on.
I'll edit more in if I think of anything.
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