The long term orientation dimension is closely related to the teachings of Confucius and can be interpreted as dealing with society’s search for virtue, the extent to which a society shows a pragmatic future-oriented perspective rather than a conventional historical short-term point of view.
With a score of 56 Thailand is a Long Term Oriented culture though not as much as for most Asian countries.
LTO is manifest on their respect for tradition and inequality between people.
Amongst the values that are praised, working hard and having a sense of moderation are dominant. The investment in personal relationships and network is paramount. Protecting one’s face is key and a protocol in their non confrontational behavior.
Their concern is not to look for one truth which helps them be flexible and pragmatic in negotiations.
Thai favor long term oriented perspective and thus Thailand deadlines and timescales are fluid.