Culture

Saving face, culture clash, and the Thai social rules that shape every relationship.

CultureDirect vs Indirect Communication in Thai-Foreign RelationshipsThai indirect communication isn't passivity or evasion—it's a skilled system for maintaining relationships and social standing that Western partners must actively learn to decode and respect.6 Aug 2026 · 16 min readCultureLadyboys and Kathoey – Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!The ladyboys of Thailand Many people confuse this term with men that are now women in every sense…18 Feb 2018 · 39 min read · 13 commentsCultureThai Girls Talk: The Differences Between Western Culture and Thai CultureThe Signs on the Road. Hello again, everyone! This is Muai for Thai Girls Talk, and on today's…16 Jan 2017 · 14 min read · 8 commentsCultureThai Girls Talk: 7 Ways To Deal With The Clash Of CulturesHi, everyone! I'm Muai, and I'm your average fun-loving Thai girl! I know you all may have different…16 Jan 2017 · 14 min read · 2 commentsCultureThe importance of saving face in Thai societyThai society puts strong emphasis on one’s reputation. The best way to maintain a good reputation is through…14 Jan 2017 · 7 min read · 2 commentsCultureInterracial dating: Everything you wanted to knowKate is my school buddy. From lemonade to history notes, from the agony of the first pimple to…31 Jul 2016 · 13 min read · 3 commentsCultureInterracial relationshipsA structural change is happening on the social front. Big multinationals are spreading their wings and more and…4 Jul 2016 · 11 min read · 6 comments