Spellbound Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I saw some WHY questions on the net, added some of my own, just thought some of these would make you smile.(but for sure some statement are 100% true) ANY MORE WHY QUESTION WOULD BE GREAT. (OR EVEN BETTER,IF ANY THAI'S WOULD LIKE TO STATE "WHY" QUESTION ABOUT US FALANGS) Why are the Thai people so proud of never having been colonized?. They have been turned into slaves, by their Chinese bosses (5000B / month is only a survival wage) Why do they never hold the door open for you? Why do they believe in ghosts? Why do 25-year-old girls behave like a 12 year old children? Why are they so proud of Thailand and throw litter everywhere? Why do they think that if a shop makes a good profit, building 10 other same shops near the first one will also make money? Why do the girls always have photos of themselves in their purse? Why do they use so many plastic bags, adding to the litter? Why are they so materialistic whereas their Buddhist faith teaches them to get rid of material goods? Why are they lacking so much of honesty? Why are they always late, and if they don’t show up at all they won’t bother to give you a phone call? Why is prostitution illegal yet there are huge massage parlours everywhere? Why do the rich think so little of the poor, showing absolutely no compassion for their own brothers? Why is it that the first thing they ask you is if you have already eaten, as if eating was all their life? Why in the case of a road accident does the faulty driver always will run away? Why can’t they say “sorry”, I made a mistake”? Why is it that when you invite a girl for dinner she always come with a bunch of freeloaders who won’t even say as much as thank you when you pick up the bill for everyone? Why do they increase prices when business is low, failing to understand that it will turn more customers away? Why do they have such a high self esteem whereas the whole world sees their country as an upside-down culture? Why do they think every white man has a massive bank account? Why do they try to get on the Sky Train before the others can get off? Why do they say, ”Look after old people” but children make them stand up on buses? Why do they look at fruit and touch everyone before they buy? Why do they wear a smart suit with green flip-flops? Why do they ask a person where they have been when they are carrying 6 Robinsons shopping bags? Why do they use the expression ‘Lot Tit’ (traffic is bad) more than 20 times in the same day? Why do they go swimming with all their clothes on? Why do they put sugar on the sweetest fruit? Why do they carry their bus fare in their ear? Why do they watch a whole movie through the window of a video shop? Why do they stand at a bus stop, but run towards the bus when it appears on the horizon? Why do they irritate everyone on the sky-train by talking loudly on your mobile phone and saying ‘khap’ or ‘kha’ a lot? Why do they actually start smiling while watching a game show on TV? Why do they enjoy looking at other people’s crappy holiday photos? Why do they carry a little dog around the supermarket? Why do they stand in the express checkout line at the supermarket with enough shopping to feed an army? Why do they buy the largest box of popcorn possible, and go into the movie theatre ten minutes after the film starts? Why do they spend 5 hours choosing a lottery ticket? Why do they read all the books and magazines in a bookshop before deciding not to buy anything? Why do they listen to the TV or radio about 10 decibels louder than it needs to be? Why do they cover their head with a sheet of soggy newspaper during a rainstorm? Why do they order a Big Mac, large french-fries, massive Coke, and an ice cream, and only finish the ice-cream? Why do they walk on the footpath as slowly as you can in a zigzag pattern? Why do they produce about 50 different kinds credit cards at a supermarket checkout before realising the one they want is still at home? Why do they dilute their whisky with enough soda to render it virtually colourless? Why do they stand at the mouth of an escalator and have an in-depth conversation? Why do they get into an elevator before everyone else gets out? Why do they order the hottest dish on a menu, and then spend the next ten minutes telling everyone dining with them how hot and spicy it is? Why do they put a toilet roll in a gaudy looking box on the coffee table instead of up in the W/C? Why do they stand around and admire at a supermarket display of shampoo because there’s 2 baht off, then buy enough to last a year? Why do they manage to fall asleep on the washing line? Why do they adopt the same routine for 52 weekends a year? Why do they pride themselves on not knowing where the southern bus terminal is, let alone another country? Why do they own a tape cassette collection of 120 tapes, of which 119 of them are movie soundtracks? Why do they have posters on their wall, which includes two babies kissing each other, and one of that tennis girl scratching her arse? Why do they park their car in the living room of a shop-house? Why do they organise a trip to Pattaya, which includes a guitar, an enormous ice-box, and five people who all turn up three hours late? Why do they say MAI-PEN-RAI (no problem) every 2 minutes, yet they moan about everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaSteve Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Thank you Spellbound. I will ponder these points well as I decide to move to Thailand permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenTuk Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I tried to carry my bus fare in my ear once, Seems us falangs have got bigger lugholes than our Thai friends ! I have had a 1 Baht coin stuck in my left ear for about two years now !! Tee Hee :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrentoul Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I'd like more detail, if you can manage it please, on the question re wearing all their clothes in for a swim. The Thai I live with does not believe that this could very well apply to him. Good list, thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 OK here's my 2 bahts worth. Why does every Thai think their place is at the front of the queue Why do policemen wear such tight pants Why do they piss in the front garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaSteve Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 This is great input. I previously lived in the P.I. for about 8 years. I was totally baffeled trying to understand this type of behavior. Now I'm ready to move back again (to Thailand). Keep it up guys, I really want to know what will totally drive me nuts when I finally get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamma_boy Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Why do I even try to practise my Thai on a local when the answer I get is full blown, fast pace and a little accent just to make sure I'm fully embarrased not to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Spot on Spellbound. The lift bit is what really infuriates me. Here I am in a lift at Central with a pushchair and a three y/o on foot. The lift stops i try to get out and seventeen middle aged women push their way into me forcing us back into the lift. I now have it sussed - allways wear good shoes when going to the the mall with a pushchair. When the lift stops, turn around and walk backwards pulling the p/c behind, stomping heavily as you go - they either let you out or scream as you flattern those unprotected - flip flop ladden - feet! :blues: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellbound Posted May 16, 2003 Author Share Posted May 16, 2003 Whu do Thai taxi drivers, drive like the 3 minute warning has been announced, and why do they prefer to stand around for hours and refuse to use the meter. Do they not understand the concept that when working they earn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfe Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 why every waiter/waitress asks me 'only one?' when I sit alone in a cafe/restaurant and want to order a coke? chokdee elfe btw...what's wrong with policemen's tight pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellbound Posted May 26, 2003 Author Share Posted May 26, 2003 Why don't they show any pity for the stray dogs, leaving most of them in a dreadful state of health? Why do they present their country as a modern one, yet they still have to buy their wife with a dowry? Why, when you are the guest of Thai people, are you expected to pay for everything and everyone, when a guest should be the last one to pay? Why is their smile so quick to disappear when they think you're not looking at them any more? Why do they think it is necessary to drive one hour to go eating in that restaurant, while exactly the same food is available next to their door? Why are 7-11's still called 7-11 and yet open 24 hours? Why does one hour of traditional massage only last 45 minutes yet the girl still asks for a tip? Why is there always someone staring at you from the other side of the street? Why are they so uninterested in foreign culture, thinking only Thai culture is worth of interest? Why is there an endless list of "why"? WE NEED MORE "WHY'S" Any one got any funnies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Why do they prefer to pay a Bht 200 fine than wear a Bht 180 crash helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 Why does Thai companies have email addresses, they don't answer your email requests anyway. Why does Thai companies have telephone, the don't return the calls anyway. One of these days today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 Why does Thai companies have email addresses, they don't answer your email requests anyway. I've found this to be a world wide phenomenon. Particularly in small to medium sized companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do they always speak in their mobile phones while entering a restuarant, bar or cinema? Why do they always talk so loud in their cellphones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnustedt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do they serve dinner on the floor - next to the dining table and chairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachon Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do they say that same 180 baht helmet is "peng", when they've just bought a 35,000 baht motorbike, and then only wear it, when they think there's a chance of a cop pulling them over? Why do cops (upcountry) pull over the driver if he/she's not wearing a helmet, but ignore pillion riders (like their heads don't crack on impact)? Why can't farangs ever figure out that some things are inexplicable and so why do they keep asking so many dumb questions? "Just you, baby, shut your mouth" D. Bowie - China Girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do they always say "lorn lorn lorn" everyday , when its always bleedin "lorn" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson steer Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do ride motorbikes at high speed with a six month year old baby in the basket? Why do Thai women wash their jeans after wearing once for one hour? Why do they cover their mouth while they pick their teeth yet pick their nose openly? Why do 7-11 girls always say swatdee kapp everytime I go in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why don't they keep their dogs quiet of a night? Why is it when i'm given a frozen bottle of beer that won't even pour into the glass they never offer to replace it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do they rev the <deleted> out of their motorbikes in the middle of the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do they tell Indians that they "mai chorp falang, taleh" Then tell us that they "Mai chorp , kairk, men mahk" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why is it spell Hat Yai when it is prononced Hart Yai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why, when you order a dish in a restaurant, if they don't have it, do they just grin at you, walk off, and never return? Why is it when you arrange to meet them at 12 noon, they turn up at midnight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackandwhite Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do we all keep going there on holiday and to live there when there are so many things that we think are a bit strange. Here is one more Q) Why do most of them work so hard and look after the older members of the family ? Not a stupid question. A) It is because they have qualities and respect we used to have in this Country ( England ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 No. It's because they haven't got social security. You'll find most third world countries are the same regarding old folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeroi Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 social security!!!! lets start some english why's!!!! why do the asylum seekers keep coming here!!!!!! because of the social security. lets get back to basics and start looking after our parents and elderly people instead of letting them rot in old peoples homes. the thai have their way of doing things so stop complaining.accept their ways instead of trying to make the whole world like the west. i like thailand because it is different.just imagine that everywhere was like bush and blair-----what a nightmare. start to enjoy yourselves there and stop complaining because T.I.T------THIS IS THAILAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Why do we all keep going there on holiday and to live there when there are so many things that we think are a bit strange. Here is one more Q) Not a stupid question. A) It is because they have qualities and respect we used to have in this Country ( England ). Why do most of them work so hard and look after the older members of the family ? The answer is social security. If Thailand had social security, state pensions, housing benefit etc. then the children would not have to send money home or remain on the farm living in the family home with their spouse & kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Why do we all keep going there on holiday and to live there when there are so many things that we think are a bit strange. Because the "strange" things keep life interesting , otherwise we'd be going to Spain and asking " Why does the Sun newspaper cost 1 Euro over here?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 social security!!!! lets start some english why's!!!!why do the asylum seekers keep coming here!!!!!! because of the social security. lets get back to basics and start looking after our parents and elderly people instead of letting them rot in old peoples homes. the thai have their way of doing things so stop complaining.accept their ways instead of trying to make the whole world like the west. i like thailand because it is different.just imagine that everywhere was like bush and blair-----what a nightmare. start to enjoy yourselves there and stop complaining because T.I.T------THIS IS THAILAND. It's just for fun Badger-boy , chill mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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