ratcatcher Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 44 minutes ago, keystonecoppers2 said: Caleidoskope Kaleidoscope. Other than that, full marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 10 hours ago, samsensam said: why is the man's colour relevant? when caucasians are refereed to in headlines/articles the phrase 'white man' is never used. It's a descriptive adjective...that is all. PLEASE let's stop with all the over-sensitivity and PC crap. If a person is black, or white, or Asian, and described as such...NO harm done and NO foul committed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, bri1guy said: falang means westerners , not caucasians i believe... main point of the story is any overstayer hiding will be caught.. I think he could find better places to hide than on a ledge ? The Caucasian race (also Caucasoid[1] or Europid)[2] is a grouping of human beings historically regarded as a biological taxon, which, depending on which of the historical race classifications used, has usually included some or all of the ancient and modern populations of Europe, Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa.[3] wikipedia FARANG - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 53 minutes ago, keystonecoppers2 said: Regarding Colors: In a Caleidoskope you have all the colors. And white and black are not in it. White and black are merely a mix of other tones. Look at a rainbow, there you will find the basic colours! Sorry if not correct spelling. Cheers!! So any colour that is not a "primary colour" is not a colour? Yellow is not a colour? If Yellow is a colour then white is a colour since the white is a mix of red, green and blue... while yellow is a mix of blue and red. BTW, primary colours are just primary colours to us humans -- in nature there is really no such thing as primary colours (just different wavelengths of light). In fact what we consider visible light is only a subset of the spectrum. If our eyes were constructed differently then we would potentially have different spectrum of colours - consisting of some of our current spectrum of light and/or including other spectrum that we are currently blind to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 frankly i am into infra red people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugocnx Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 12 hours ago, Aachen said: Because white is not a colour. White is all colours combined. Black is no colour, so it needs specification LOL I am white, I am all colours of the rainbow. Come and get me. Can I actually bee seen at daylight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fouryesrs Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 i think people with dark skin do not fit into thai society like people with white skin....most thais prefer the white variation..as a skintone for themselves and as a company for their daughters...white people from east or west tend to bring honest earned momey to thailand but many people from africa just sell drugs on the street...or turn to prostitution ( that white western males consume ...i cannot immagine a thai man w. a. black prostitute cause blaco stands for all they dislike )... i have good black friends among thais and western foreigners ...for me not an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugocnx Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Cobby said: Also on the topic of color jelly babies now black has Been replaced by purple whats all the fuss about we are all coloured in one way smile ???????????? Inside we are all pinkich red with some yelow blubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 8 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Wait for it................you cannot deport me as I may be executed Simple solution to that just execute here save on air fare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Although a Caucasian, I have a document stating I am an alien. I consequently correct those referring to me as farang, that I am an "alien">>love it feel David Bowie >>Alien in New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 8 hours ago, bristolgeoff said: We will find you no matter where u hide. Unless it's in a coal cellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ks45672 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 26 minutes ago, Krataiboy said: Unless it's in a coal cellar. Teeth and the eyes will be a dead giveaway ???? in a Coal celler.... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donim Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Andrew65 said: As I understand it, falang refers to caucasians. For example Japanese or Taiwanese are not falang. Maybe we're trying to project Western Liberal values on to Thais? Farangs was original meant for the group Franks (from the French empire in the middle age), but later used for people who obviously come from Europe like me and I am Frisian (even ''fullcolored'' people in USA are from Europe!). Black man is called black farang (ฝรั่งดำ) Farang is so wide, you can call it point it drink it and eat it. I am not one but called twice. Rgds, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donim Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said: Although a Caucasian, I have a document stating I am an alien. I consequently correct those referring to me as farang, that I am an "alien">>love it feel David Bowie >>Alien in New York My wife fell in love with an Alien She fell in love with my blue eyes My wife fell in love with an Alien I'm telling no disguise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 How about a 'person with enhanced levels of melanin?' Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad mick Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 21 hours ago, samsensam said: why is the man's colour relevant? when caucasians are refereed to in headlines/articles the phrase 'white man' is never used. ok color does that make u happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 22 hours ago, ezzra said: Just was well it has been in daytime, nighttime would have posed a challenge finding hem in the dark... No trouble, the teeth show up in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Preacher Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 22 hours ago, samsensam said: why is the man's colour relevant? when caucasians are refereed to in headlines/articles the phrase 'white man' is never used. What is this? A rhetorical question? The black ones are the criminals. In the West, honesty is banned and the full story cannot be told. Thank goodness here in Thailand you can still call a spade a spade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Preacher Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 16 hours ago, bkkcanuck8 said: Colour is only relevant if you are putting out a description for people to look out for. With the exception of regional illegals or overstayers (ASEAN region), if you are going to talk about "typical" -- you will typically be talking about farang ("white") overstayers outnumbering "black" Africans. Color is absolutely relevant. The public has a right to know what is going on and they can only form a profile of this criminal class if given all its physical attributes. I would not want the Thai public to think all expats are criminals when it is largely the black ones who fill that profile. There are enough misconceptions about expats without adding that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappy Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Preacher said: Color is absolutely relevant. The public has a right to know what is going on and they can only form a profile of this criminal class if given all its physical attributes. I would not want the Thai public to think all expats are criminals when it is largely the black ones who fill that profile. There are enough misconceptions about expats without adding that one. It is definitely not relevant in the context of this story. How can you profile using physical attributes without nationality, where they have lived (Compton vs. Beverly Hills), income/savings level. A black man in reference to this story is that he is illegal and he is black. In the context of this story it is pretty much meaningless. Yes, you would not want them to think all expats are criminals... but you are perfectly fine with all black men being criminals. Basically, as long as it is not you - you are fine with sacrificing someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 23 hours ago, Aachen said: Because white is not a colour. Nor is black ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 23 hours ago, webfact said: wanted for illegal entry and overstay in Thailand. When we can all get beyond the "black" remarks lets get down to the real facts that matter... The post said "illegal entry & overstay" which begs a more relevant remark... how did he enter the country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varun Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 10:05 AM, samsensam said: why is the man's colour relevant? when caucasians are refereed to in headlines/articles the phrase 'white man' is never used. Because most Thai's are xenophobic towards people of color -> African descent -> black people. In the strictest sense of the word, "farang" refers to a Caucasian foreigner / 'white man' already. Over the years, farang has become an umbrella term to address any non-Oriental looking person. It is not exclusively used to address only Caucasian foreigners - Hispanic / South Asians can also come into the fold, especially if they have a lighter skin tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taipan1949 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Keep up the good work. Deport all illegals. At least there are a few countries in the world with the balls to defend their borders and sovereignty. Love you Thailand. All "legal" expats have been warned in the media here in the PI that they have until March 1st to report to Immigration for their "yearly" check in. Good for the Philippines, I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanng khao Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 When we can all get beyond the "black" remarks lets get down to the real facts that matter... The post said "illegal entry & overstay" which begs a more relevant remark... how did he enter the country?On a banana boat?Sent from my ARE-AL00 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 ...so where is Boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 20 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Wait for it................you cannot deport me as I may be executed You cannot deport me, as i may be educated . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokakrishna Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 21 hours ago, Andrew65 said: As I understand it, falang refers to caucasians. For example Japanese or Taiwanese are not falang. Maybe we're trying to project Western Liberal values on to Thais? Correct. If you are white you are a farang. If you are black you are a farang dam If asian, it is totally different. They say khon Kauri, khon Nippun, khon Jin, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Well!!!, I am usually pinkish, but now in Thailand I hope to be a bit more tan. Us Farangs ,or as some post falang, can be a real mix, Brits are different from Aussies, or Americans, or Canadians, etc. I found that the darker Carribeans do not like to be called Africans as well. People are just so picky. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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