the traditional Thai culture of the country areas will rarely be experienced by the tourist, unless you are luck enough to be invited or otherwise visit one of the rural areas. Here you will experience the respect and hierarchy of the Thai family, the Total respect of to The King, and of course to the Thai Buddhist beliefs. Respect to The King and to Buddha, are the cultural aspects that are still to be seen in even the most ‘liberated’ areas of Pattaya, Bangkok and Phuket! A bar lady, will have no problem in a short prayer offering to any of the many Buddha images. Even doing this whilst still walking.