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**JennyStewarta** · 05-11-2006, 07:00 AM

While these traditions are important to know (lowering your head, ¾Õè ¹éÍ§, ¡Ô¹¢éÒÇËÃ×ÍÂÑ§ ) I think it is important to point out that these are traditions from all regions of Thailand, not just Isaan.

I think it might be worthwhile to have a thread on the differences between village life and city life....or a thread on Thai culture/politeness.

Great suggestion.

A guide to the shifts in gestures and language you need to make when in different regions/ social circles would be very helpful.

Down south they always think Pee Bin wais too much and says khrap too much - and if you are being too formal you are being distant.

Up North you can never wai or say khrap too much but, otherwise, interactions are generally rather relaxed and familiar.

In Bangkok things tend to feel a lot more formal - although maybe it's the circles I move in, rather than Bangkok across-the-board.

05-11-2006, 07:00 AM	#1
JennyStewarta Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	While these traditions are important to know (lowering your head, ¾Õè ¹éÍ§, ¡Ô¹¢éÒÇËÃ×ÍÂÑ§ ) I think it is important to point out that these are traditions from all regions of Thailand, not just Isaan. I think it might be worthwhile to have a thread on the differences between village life and city life....or a thread on Thai culture/politeness. Great suggestion. A guide to the shifts in gestures and language you need to make when in different regions/ social circles would be very helpful. Down south they always think Pee Bin wais too much and says khrap too much - and if you are being too formal you are being distant. Up North you can never wai or say khrap too much but, otherwise, interactions are generally rather relaxed and familiar. In Bangkok things tend to feel a lot more formal - although maybe it's the circles I move in, rather than Bangkok across-the-board.
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