53 Unwritten Rules of Thai Culture | กฎที่ไม่เขียนไว้ในวัฒนธรรมไทย: เกรงใจ
Update: 2025-09-26
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Get the English translation script and vocabulary list at https://www.patreon.com/c/ilearnThai.
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When talking about Thai behavior, one word rises above the rest: kreng jai.
It’s not just politeness—it’s an unwritten rule that shapes how people eat, speak, and even disagree.
Born from values of harmony and respect, kreng jai makes Thais hold back their wants, soften their words, or quietly refuse help they secretly need.
To outsiders it may look like hesitation, but in truth it’s a cultural balance—keeping relationships smooth, society gentle, and conflict at bay.
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