. Of course Thais also smile in happy or friendly situasions. But there are only a few kinds of smiles for these situasions. One of them means “ i”m so happy i”m crying” (yim thang nam taa). Thais use it when they are very very happy Another one means “I respect you “
(yim cheun chom). Finally, there is the smile for people you don”t know (yim thak than).