Answer:
What are the similarities of traditions in the Philippines and Thailand?
Both countries are collectivist societies. Much like in Asia, the group matters more than the individual.
There is a huge respect for elders and ties to family in both countries.
In the Philippines, the use of the word ‘po’ is used when talking to elders. In Thailand, the equivalent is ‘krab/kha.’
For example:
“Salamat po” - Tagalog
“Khob bhun kha” - Thai