In Thailand, the people take everything with a smile, and even when they make blunders and mishaps, and the same is pointed out to them, they tae it with a smile. People from the West feel that they are being laughed at, as they are probably less accustomed to being shouted at. (Social Customs) This is a peculiar institution and is seen in some cultures and probably these are the cultures who feel that they are superior to the other cultures surrounding them, or who have come into their country. This is also probably the reason why the Thais have never changed their culture due to influences of other countries. References

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McKeever Institute of Economic Policy Analysis. Retrieved at http://www.mkeever.com/thailand.html. Accessed on 30 April, 2005
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Thailand has a tropical climate with three seasons. Retrieved at http://www.kingdom-of-thailand.com/climate.htm. Accessed on 30 April, 2005

Thailand -- Quick Facts. 2005. Retrieved at http://www.countryreports.org/country.asp?countryid=237&countryName=ThailandAccessed on 30 April, 2005

Social Customs. Retrieved at http://www.circleofasia.com/guide/Thailand-Social-Customs.asp. Accessed on 30 April, 2005