[ireleda]

Mike, I think that courtesy should be the watchword.
That seems to me to be the main thing that is lacking here, none is ever shown to anyone, not even from a child to an elder or parent, holding a door from hitting someone in the face is just common courtesy, not passing on a blind curve or driving the wrong way on a street is common courtesy, besides being the law. Unless your standing puts you above the law..
In some countrys courtesy is not shown to lower caste or classes, why should I, I am better than them, Why should I stay in line and wait for my turn at the teller, I am better than them, which seems to be the thoughts of most Thai, If you are with them, they will show respect, but if not, then you do not deserve consideration.