Culture of Thailand is about more than music and paintings. It takes place from a complex system of mutual respect and politeness that unites the country's people together.

Culture of Thailand originates largely around Buddhism and respect for seniority, whether in terms of age, status or wealth. However, monks receive unconditional deference and it is common to see healthy young monks sitting on buses while elderly passengers stand. Seniority has different forms, younger people respect elders, the poor look up to the rich, and common citizens put back to politicians and high ranking military personnel. According to the Culture of Thailand, seniority in years is sometimes imprecise, so Thais often ask a person’s age. With seniority established, the older person may address the younger as nong, and the younger person may address the older as pii.

Seniority is complex and involves unwritten obligations. For example, a manager dining with her staff will automatically pay the bill, regardless of the ages of those present. A traditional greeting in terms of Culture of Thailand is the wai, made by pressing the fingers and palms together at chest level while slightly bowing the head. The wai serves several functions: saying hello, showing respect to a senior and asking forgiveness. A wai is always returned, unless it is from a child.

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