Guess I am fortunate.
Wife's family, with one exception, her step father, who is no more than a little cool towards me, are incredibly friendly.
None of them speak a word of English and I can't speak a word of Thai, but it doesn't stop them talking to me endlessly, sitting with me and even holding my hand and hugging me???? This is after 15 years of visits.....oh and by the way I have never been asked for or have ever offered a single satang.