Like most countries in Asia, Thai people hold high respect and great
consideration for elders, Buddhist monks, high ranking people, and royalty.
They would not be allowed to speak back, disobey, or revolt against them in
any way. All this is true in reality, but in the imaginary world of the folktales, all
subordinates could outwit or defeat higher authorities if the authorities are not
just, or if they do not behave properly. Most trickster stories provide checks
for society to re-examine the roles of elders, Buddhist monks, high ranking
people, and royalty.