Thai people are remarkably relaxed and easy going. Buddhist philosophy discourages 'hot bloodedness'. Politeness is ingrained from birth and most Thai people are both scrupulously honest and very unwilling to be intrusive.
Even so, Europeans and Americans are universally viewed as wealthy and this leads to temptation. Some Thai’s have learnt to prey upon travellers and expats and in Thailand, crime can be a threat as much as it can in any other country.
In matters of honour, business and love, Thai people can be transformed. 'Hot bloodedness' so frowned upon in Buddhist teaching can overwhelm individuals with fatal consequences.