These are how the salutation of the Thai culture be function. As visitors when you are in the situation whether “to wai or not to wai”, just consider whether or not you want to show this person the most respectful form or salutation. However, during the New Year greeting of “Happy New Year or Sawaddee Pee Mai” can come with the wai to anyone you feel like to greet with this Thai wai. Enjoy Thailand wai gesture and “Sawadee”!