we went to the trouble of learning a little Thai & always respected that we were visiting another country. We didnt raise our voices or lose face as the thais say even if we were upset( like when we were bartering for a tuk tuk or shopping & we knew that they were trying to rip us off) we treated it all as fun & if u laugh & smile you will go a long way inj Thailand as opposed to being rude.I miss the beautiful warm hearted thais & their smile.
The only other country where i have felt welcome & at ease with the local people is Bali in Indonesia.

