hailand is nicknamed “Land of Smile” for a good reason. Visitors to Thailand quickly realize that there is something very special about Thais: they smile at you at every opportunity they get. It’s a tool that captivates and disarms even the most cold-hearted foreigner. Deep down, however, this famous smile is more of a self-defense. If somebody is killed in a car crash, Thais will surround the crash site within minutes…and smile. Not because they think it’s funny, but rather because these tragedies of life are so invincible that only smiling prevents one from being driven crazy.