Greeting : Sawat-dee
The nation from of greeting in thailand is the "wai" . It is done by placing the hands palm to plam and raising them to the face . About the level with the mount or shin is normal , with a slight bow of the head . Quickly discipline yourself to greet with the "wai" except to younger children,where a smile or nod is sufficient acknowledgement. When greeting , the younger or socially 'inferior' greets the elder or socially 'superior frist.