So you want to work in Thailand, often known as the Land of Smiles? Read this first… Thailand appears at first glance the most accessible of Asian countries which is why so many westerners choose to holiday here and often make their home here. However, the culture and mentality can be very different so I will guide you through my top 10 tips for situations you may encounter…

This story is an observation on Thai culture and its people, their day-to-day behaviour and their values. It is of course subjective but it is never meant to be derogatory or to make any value judgements. I say this at the outset as it is easy to be critical of a different culture and so easy to be critical of someone like me trying to put the differences into words. Please remember these are observations not judgements…