India, July 29 -- Every country has its own customs, social norms and way of life that can feel unfamiliar to first-time visitors. Now, one Indian woman who recently explored Thailand shared the four biggest cultural shocks she experienced during her visit to the Southeast Asian country.

In an Instagram video, content creator Shreya Mahendru listed four aspects of Thai culture that surprised her the most.

The first thing she pointed out was the visibility of women in the workforce. "First is the women here literally running everything. Small businesses, food stalls, tech companies, you name it. Over 60% female workforce participation," she said in the video.

She then spoke about dress codes at temples, saying she was surprised by how d...