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Often wondered why farang walk around the plane barefoot, even when going to use the toilet.

Basically, all the people responsible for prosecuting this case were not only paid off, but well enough that  future generations of their offspring will be fabulously wealthy by Thai standards.  

The alternative would have been generations of hardship for those involved if 'cooperation' was not received.

“I’m American, I do what I want”

Which is really just euphemism for "I'm white, bow down to me" shared far too often by Brits, Aussies as well.

Thailand attracts way too many low-lifes...

Such behavior happens far too often with farang.  

Is it any wonder Thai govt is cracking down on low quality 'tourists' who enter Thailand to become low-life expats...

Republicans have had 7yrs to repeal ACA yet nothing to show for it despite all their hysteria about how bad Obamacare is.

Now their moron-in-chief claims 'theyre very close'...

The

15 hours ago, rijb said:

You're frightened of white Americans?  They won't hurt you, as long as you don't play any rap music.

They certainly have a reputation for shooting first, asking questions later - esp the police.

...not sure what's more frightening, that this clown is commander-in-chief of most powerful military in the world or that so many white Americans voted for him.

Guessing this guy's an American judging by his size, big fake grin, and sloppy dress.

Theyre often easily angered resorting to violence at the slightest provocation--imagine if he had a gun.

Such a low-life should not be teaching in the first place.

This is why the US is such a frightening place despite its 1st world status - random acts of horrific violence that occur on a frequent basis.

Thailand attracts too many low-life farangs and treats them far too well.  

This Russian clown would've been clubbed, tasered, and likely shot for resisting arrest like that in his home country and especially the US.

One of the reasons why this guy hasnt prosecuted is due to negative repercussions exerted by the family.  

With all their massive wealth -- especially for such a poor, developing country, they can exert a lot of power to affect the well-being of current and future generations of those officials who would be so bold as to enforce the law.

Not an excuse, but to play devils advocate, if you were given a choice of lucrative bribe vs potential of negative repercussions (eg, education, employment, career adv, social opportunities,etc) to you, your family and their offspring, which would you choose...

Farang and their neverending need for recognition and drama...guess he was trying to upstage the 2 farang who got into a fist fight on recent Japan to US flight.

What a massive failure by Thai law enforcement and judicial system.  

They should all be embarrassed if not ashamed for perpetuating this charade without a single charge after 4 years.

Just more proof to the world that Thailand is still very much a 'developing' country lacking rule of law.

Farang and their drama.  

It's not the Thais you have to worry about but other farang w/attitudes of entitlement who will not hesitate to become violent at the slightest provocation.

Every popular tourist destination around the world attracts scammers and opportunists looking to make money off tourists and Thailand is no different.

That being said, the main difference with Thailand vs other popular destinations like Hong Kong or Tokyo is the greater purchasing power for many westerners in the former.   It tends to attract the budget conscious and often those struggling to make ends meet in their home country.  

Suddenly farang come to Thailand and feel they can live much better lives which often leads to sense of entitlement and superiority over the local population.

Even those who come without financial constraints often share this master/servant attitude where anyone who is non-white, brown skinned is less than and deserves to be treated that way.

Obviously the Thais pickup on this despite their Buddhist upbringing, so naturally it stirs up resentment and hostility.

Forums like TV where Thai bashing occurs regularly and unabated dont help Farang/Thai relations either.  Many Thais frequent these forums as well and share the criticism and offensive behavior they often read here with other Thais.

Finally, imo the main source of conflict between Thais and farang along with other Asian cultures is just difference in upbringing and values.  

Most farangs in Thailand come from western countries that value independence and self-centeredness as being most important, whereas in Thai and other Asian countries it's more about the group, family, and other affiliations.  

That's why 'face' is so important in Asian cultures and not simply attributed to ego as many westerners falsely assume.

10 hours ago, jonclark said:

But there are many, many more good ones than...its just they don't make the news. So the social stereotypes remain as accepted norms. 

 

 

Are there or do you just need to believe that to validate the presence of so many farang in Thailand and much of SE Asia.

I suppose many farangs dont make the news just as many Americans turned out to vote for Trump...

Vietnamese are more cut throat than Thais when it comes to business and shameless about taking advantage of others even if it means blatantly lying.  The country is like an abused child that is still recovering from decades of war/famine resulting in dog-eat-dog up bringing.

That being said, it is one of the safest countries in the world, even more so than many western countries.  VNs are still largely influenced by Chinese culture so hookups/dating are not typical vs investing in longer term relationships.

Wrt to the infamous Vietnamese coffee, it will shock some that much of the 'awesome' coffee in VN is actually made from soybeans combined w/chemical additives and flavorings...ymmv.

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I will bet I am not the only one who is worried about today's youth. They seem to be growing up without much guidance, discipline, or parental participation. Many seem like wild animals. Little focus, and little sense of direction. It does make one give pause, about the future of the planet, under their guidance. Kind of makes me glad I am a bit older, and will not have to see much of it. Sounds like a dark, dystopian vision of the future, but when one really takes a good look at alot of today's youth, it is hard to avoid coming to a similar conclusion.

 

Thailand has always been a relatively safe place. When I talk to my wife, she grew up with two very good, solid parents, who were not afraid to impose discipline, set limits, and show her when she was out of line. It created a very focused woman, who has alot of kindness and respect for others. How many of the kids today receive that kind of upbringing? Will Thailand be as safe a place ten, or twenty years from now, as it is today?

 

imo, Thailand and other SE Asian countries still much safer than many western countries half their size.

Another belligerent low-life farang creating unnecessary drama in Thailand.  It's no wonder they often get their ass handed back to them sooner or later..

Such a western concept - measuring one's life worth based on happiness.  Life is a struggle for rich and poor while happiness is fleeting.

My bet is that most 'expats' in SE Asia are actually economic migrants who struggle or are unable to survive in their home country.  As such, they already arrive with a negative mindset.

It doesnt matter what developing country they migrate to, they will always carry with them pessimistic outlook and unrealistic expectations.

Then there is the small but growing number of migrants who are self-proclaimed 'digital nomads,' who often wont last more than a 6mos-1yr and could care less about the local culture or country.  Most are idealistic 20 somethings with delusions of grandeur and aspiring internet entrepreneurs starting 'lifestyle businesses' (eg, get rich on the Internet, buy my course!)

The remaining tiny percentage who fit the true definition of an 'expat' -- those sent over on the company dime, now feel much wealthier than ever yet whine incessantly and complain how everything falls short of 1st world standards.  This is a trait shared among many of the economic migrants(self proclaimed expats).

Lastly, a common trait among many if not most 'expats' (ie, from white, euro countries) is this sense of superiority and colonial attitude toward the local population.  

It is this very trait that, imo, leads to so much dissatisfaction among farang in Thailand.  They often broadcast their attitude openly and receive it in kind, resulting in anger, resentment and in extreme cases violent/sociopathic like the guy below:

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/06/asia/hong-kong-sadist-rurik-jutting/index.html
    
Lastly, let's not forget the plethora of western 'expats' in SE Asia looking to befriend little boys for intimate encounters.

Why is it that the sickest, most heinous crimes occur in places like AUS/US and other western countries.  

This is one of numerous incidents involving westerners holding people hostage and abusing them for years.  Let's not forget the prevalence of pedophilia in the west as well.

On 10/29/2016 at 10:07 AM, jacksam said:

...One year multiple perfect for me (I go every 7 weeks) but useless for backpackers. 

 

Because VN is trying to attract those with more disposable income not the cheap charlies  looking to party on a budget and often get into trouble.

16 hours ago, connda said:

If immigration did that in the US or EU, the progressive media outlets and various government leaders would immediately be screaming, "Racist" as loud and shrill as they can. 

 

Here in the LOS, it's all taken in stride. 

 

 

US/EU are not destinations attracting 'long stay tourists' (aka economic migrants) en masse, let alone allow them to stay 'indefinitely' through frequent visa renewals.