Buddhism has always been a part of Thai people life. Practiced by more than 95% of the population, Buddhism is the official religion of Thailand
Age is an incredibly important of one’s place in the community and pervades every aspect of daily life in Thai culture.
Thais have been described as easy-going, friendly, self-confident, complacent, polite, laid back, discreet, modest, cheerful, neat, clean, respectful, grateful.
Foreigners are taught low-context communication, so this is how they talk. They say what they mean and mean what they say. If they say “I don’t want the pork,” they don’t want it.