1. By: Jasmine Edmonds

2. About Thailand  Located in Southwestern Asia  Capital: Bangkok  Population: 64,865,523  Government: Monarchy  Religion: Mostly Buddhist  Known as “land of smiles”

3. Greeting & Cards  Wai is a common form of greeting  Younger person in status is foes Wai first  If there is a great social distance: Wai won’t be returned.  Cards are given after the initial handshake.  Use right hand to deliver card  Make polite comment about the card

4. Dress  Keep attire neat & clean  For Business: wear nice pants & shirts (men wear ties)  Don’t wear shoes inside  Don’t wear shorts, skirts, or tank-tops

5. Introductions  Common only in a formal situation  Lower-status person is always addressed first  When introducing a business partner, mention their first name

6. Table Manners  Thai food is eaten with a fork and a tablespoon  Spoon is held in the right hand and the bottom of the fork pushes the food into the spoon  Never drink tap water unless it is boiled.  Leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating, to show you are full  The host pays the bill. Never offer to split

7. Gift Giving  In business, give Brandy, liquors, American crafts, etc  Bring a small gift for anyone who works for you regularly  Give & receive a gift with your right hand  Do not open a gift you've been given unless invited to do so

8. Summary  Thais are tolerant of individualism, but find comfort and security in being part of a group  They’re also productive and hard working  Very proud of their cultural heritage and enjoy talking about it with visitors  Thais are proud that they have never been ruled by a Western power

9. Sources  http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resource s/global-etiquette/thailand-country- profile.html http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resource s/global-etiquette/thailand-country- profile.html  http://www.1stopchiangmai.com/culture/ etiquette/ http://www.1stopchiangmai.com/culture/ etiquette/  http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_eti quette/ce_th.htm http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_eti quette/ce_th.htm  http://www.asiarooms.com/travel- guide/thailand/culture-of-thailand/thai- etiquette.html