The Thai greeting referred to as the wai (Thai: ไหว้) or in Lao as "Kub" consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. The higher the hands are held in relation to the face and the lower the bow, the more respect/reverence the giver of the wai is showing.
Namasté Plaek Pibulsonggram Chulalongkorn University Social class Weapon Gender Thai language Buddhism
