Be considerate, avoid imposing on someone or "Kreng jai"
This value defines the essence of Thai character. It is a gracious and important aspect of Thai Culture. To ensure smooth social interaction, Thais do not want to cause trouble, inconvenience and difficulty to others. The literal translation is "to be respectful to a person's heart." "Kreng jai" is expressed in different ways. The verbs and adjectives to describe "Kreng jai" are shown below: