The Thai greeting referred to as the wai (, ) consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. It has its origin in the Indian Añjali Mudrā, like the Indian namaste and Burmese mingalaba.
In Thailand, the wai is a greeting that involves a slight bow with palms touching in a prayer-like manner. This gesture has its origins in the Indian Añjali Mudrā, just as the Indian namaste and Burmese mingalaba do.