> The irony of you two complaining about "values being eradicated" but yourself moving abroad and probably not assimilating very much..... Those are assumption

> The irony of you two complaining about "values being eradicated" but yourself moving abroad and probably not assimilating very much..... Those are assumptions, but my answer is the following: - I make an effort to learn the Thai language. In shops and such I converse in Thai with staff. - I try to follow cultural norms. For example when visiting government offices, banks and such I wear respectful clothes (long trousers, nice shirt). I greet officials with a high (nose level) wai to show my respect. - Every now and then (e.g. birthdays) I visit the temple with my girlfriend to receive blessings from a monk - and I am not religious.