If ถูก is used in the passive voice when bad things happen, what word is used for good things?
I learned yesterday that ถูก can only be used in the Thai passive voice for describing something negative that has happened, e.g. ฉันถูกหมากัด (I was bitten by a dog). But what about the passive voice when you want to describe something good (or neutral) that has happened? For example, how would I say, "The Christmas tree was decorated", or "I was kissed on the cheek"? Thanks for your help!

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"The Christmas tree was decorated" = ต้นคริสมาสถูกตกแต่ง  
 "I was kissed on the cheek" = ฉันถูกหอมแก้ม
Actually "ถูก" can be used in  something good (or neutral) too. 
Such as "Children will be taught to be grateful to their parents" ="เด็กจะถูกสอนให้กตัญญูต่อพ่อแม่"

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You can use the word "ได้รับ"

For example: 
I was elected to be a student president. ฉันได้รับเลือกให้เป็นประธานนักเรียน

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The Christmas tree was decorated = ต้นคริสมาสได้รับการตกแต่ง
Use ได้รับ instead of ถูก for positive attitude.

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