Courtesy in Thailand: The wai

The traditional greeting known as the wai, where you press your hands together as is in prayer and bow slightly, is derived from the Hindu cultural influence from India, and still widely practised. Among Thais, there are strict rules of hierarchy that dictate how and when the wai should be given. Read More »

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Ban Kham Khaen Phatthana in Changwat Nong Khai
Ban Nong Yang in Changwat Nong Khai
Ban Tan Diao in Changwat Sakon Nakhon
Huai Hia, an intermittent stream in Changwat Nong Khai
Huai Kham Kang, a stream in Changwat Sakon Nakhon
Huai Phak Kha, an intermittent stream in Changwat Nong Khai
Nong Khae Suap, a pond in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Kham Kaeo, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Kham Waeng, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Khlong Thip, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Khok Klang, a school in Changwat Nong Khai

Rongrian Ban Khok Sa-at, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Non Sawang, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Nong Chan, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Nong Waeng Prachasan, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Ban Si Chomphu, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Nong Thum Witthaya, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Pracha Nimit Phitthayanukun, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Sai Ngam Non Phu Din, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian So Phisai Phitthayakhom, a school in Changwat Nong Khai
Rongrian Thairat Witthaya Ha Sip Aet, a school in Changwat Nong Khai

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