Unique Thai gesture of greeting othersPerson who is Wai, especially one of the major aspects of culture. The WAI is when a person takes with both hands on the head or chest, while slightly bending the tip of their hands.
This type of greeting is done, especially when a younger person to address an elderly person and is a sign of respect for the elderly. Officials also Wai their superiors, even if the supervisor or manager is younger than him, as the seniority of a personwould be respected.