Wai is the name of the traditional greeting of Thailand. The Wai is not just a form of greeting which is used to greet people but also a symbol of respect. They demonstrate the importance of values and attitudes through the form of Wai. It is also believed that the Wai is a social custom in Thailand.
Wai also demonstrates a superiority rule. As like when people meet and greet each other, one of the person has the superiority feeling while the other assumes an inferior position.
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สวัสดี (sà-wàt-dee) is the most common greeting. It's used when greeting in Thailand, followed on putting his/her palms together in a prayer like gesture and bowing. This gesture is called a Wai, and it is traditional for younger or people of lower class to initiate a Wai.
The previous name of Thailand is "SIAM" Name "Thailand" come from the Field Marshall "Plak Piboonsongklam" about 70-80 years ago. He needed develope nation to be the civilized country. So, he changed many structures in Thailand such as Dressing, Words of greet, folkways, traditional culture, New year day (old new year day of Thailand is April 1) became to January 1, etc.