{
  "id": 8819455,
  "title": "Wai Etiquette in Thailand: When and How to Greet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wai-etiquette-in-thailand-when-and-how-to-greet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:02:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/travel-guide/wai-etiquette-in-thailand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Last Updated on September 21, 2026 by Jeff Tomas The wai is Thailand’s traditional greeting, but it’s more than a simple hello. The position of your hands, the depth of your bow, and the age or social position of the person you’re greeting all influence how you use it. A modest wai can show politeness […] The post Wai Etiquette in Thailand: When and How to Greet first appeared on Chiang Rai Times…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}