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Thailand Cultural Training

Doing business in a foreign country isn't like going on holiday: don't expect to get by with knowledge of a few words, and don't assume business is conducted in the same way universally.
But how can you properly prepare? There are many cultural training companies and schools which can help you. They offer cross-cultural grounding, bridging the translatory and protocolic gaps between nations and people.
Providing guidance in all areas of business and sociality, these cultural training companies are experts when it comes to negotiation training; management training; and diversity training. All training, of course, can be country-specific.

Tutorials can take many forms, so investigate which will be right for you and, if necessary, your employees.

Business Etiquette in Thailand

The formalities and informalities; the how dyou dos and how dyou donts. Etiquette is one of the foundations of modern civilisation, and business is no exception. A business blunder, in some countries, could mean the difference between a deal and disrepute. Again, its all about culture if not adopting, at least recognising and respecting the traditions and protocols of a people.

When expanding a business to Thailand it is important to understand the Thai culture. For instance, loss of face is viewed as a disgrace. If an argument or conflict occurs, Thais try to reach a compromise rather than face the humiliation of a public dispute.

The Wai is also an important part of Thai society. It is a traditional form of greeting that lower status people show to persons of higher status. It involves a prayer-like gesture and the recipient should return the gesture in kind.

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