Why stepping on money can get you in trouble in Thailand

If a Thai Baht rolls away from you in a breeze, you better chase it with your hands, not your feet. Every single coin and banknote features the revered image of the King, and the bottom of your dirty tourist shoe is considered the lowest, most filthy part of the body. Stomping on the royal face is a fast-track ticket to a profound cultural misunderstanding and a cozy jail cell.