Learn Thai By Sentences

Handshake, cheek kissing, bowing, hug,... No, all these are not the way of Thai people do greeting each other. Therefore, what do they do? Thai has their unique culture of how to greeting to the others, it is called “ WAI” = “ไหว้ ” WAI is a gesture used to say hello. It is also a sign respect to the others while greeting. Thai will say “ สวัสดี ค่ะ/ครับ sà-wàt-dee khâa/kráp " and immediate do “ WAI ” at the same time for greeting one another. Sponsored image link How to do “ WAI” = “ไหว้” WAI has been defined by three forms-they are used by depend on the level of seniority of the people being greeted. Okay, here we go for the three forms of “WAI” = “ไหว้” as below: 1. The form of “ WAI” = “ไหว้ ” to use for greeting royal family, monks, priests. How to do: Pressing your palms together near your chest and lower your head while raise your hands until your thrums touch the middle between your eyebrows and bow at the same time. 2. The second f...