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What does Pai Nai mean in Thai?

A direct translation of 'pai nai' is 'where are you going? ' (pai=go nai=where) to which the typical response would be 'pai thiao' which is similar to saying 'out and about' or 'going for a stroll'.



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You might get asked: "Bai nai?" - "What are you doing?" which is often used instead of "How are you?". A good response is: "Bai tee-o" which means "I'm going out socially".

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Etiquette Do's
  1. Remove Your Shoes. The first rule of etiquette for entering a Thai residence, temple, or palace is to remove your shoes. ...
  2. Don't Step On Thresholds. ...
  3. Dress Properly. ...
  4. Always Return a Wai Greeting. ...
  5. Respect The Monks And Do Not Touch Them. ...
  6. Be Mindful When Taking Pictures. ...
  7. Smile. ...
  8. Don't Touch People's Heads.


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