The majority of Thai people are Budhist. They are following and practicing the teachings of Budha. They are very respectful to others. They are very kind and hospitable, always willing to help. "Mai pen Rai" is a word that you will always hear from Thais, it means "it doesn't matter" or "dont worry about it" or "It's okay". No wonder why many travelers come here and stay for a very long time, however, there is a thick language barrier. Thai people do not speak English like other asian countries. There are very few people who can speak English, mostly those people who lives in big cities like Bangkok and Chiangmai. Learning Thai language is hard. To learn how to speak basic Thai is a good thing but to learn how to read and write is another thing, and they also have several dialects depending on the region, like the Northern and the Eastern Thailand. They love to eat, and to talk. you would hear the Thai women, bursting in laughter with the sound of "hahahaha hewwwww". But the best thing about Thais, that i would love to practice as well is their kindness and hospitality, they would throw you a big smile even if you do not understand each other. Trully it is the land of smiles.