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THE THAI BELIEVE THAT THE HUMAN HEAD IS A SACRED PART OF THE BODY.
IT IS THE DWELLING PLACE OF THE "KHWAN" OR SOUL.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT
TOUCH THE HEAD OR SHOULDERS OF A THAI.
Where learned: THAILAND
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 03-00-1971