do you acknowledge other farangs?

[Neeranam]

20 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

That's a new (and unlikely) one!   After a certain number of posts, being a Thaivisa member gives one "Cred" [sic]?  Nah, don't think so.

I'm very wary about people with over 5 posts a day, esp over several years! 

[fredwiggy]

Just now, Bob A Kneale said:

That's a reason for a minority to "stick together"?  Really?  I'm glad that I make sure that I mind my own business when out in public!

Guess you don't understand what I mean. We are the minority here, and from what I've seen here and everywhere I go, some of us are treated with prejudice. By "sticking together", I mean we always can have someone to talk to, to relate to, to share experiences, troubles and hobbies with. Some of us can't speak enough Thai to talk with the locals, so it's nice to have others that can speak English with. What I don't understand is why you would question that, or are you one who doesn't like to talk to other falangs? I make friends wherever I go, and like to hear about other countries besides the USA. If you don't want to bother with other falangs, why would you be on this forum anyway?

[Bob A Kneale]

1 minute ago, n210mp said:

On 5/11/2020 at 10:27 AM, Bob A Kneale said:

That's odd, I was raised in the north west and strangers' reactions and attitudes in general were the exact opposite of those you claim existed then!

Possibly you are different in ages?

Possibly.

[Eibot]

Yes. 

 

Without generalization, most "farang" I meet here are half autistic when it comes to meeting (I live in Khon Kaen, Isaan). 

 

I always; "nod" - "say hello" or at least try to get a little bit of social contact. 90% of them straight ignores me and are looking away.

 

It's an interesting phenomenon in Isaan. I guess isolation affects people's manners. 

 

Then again, when I was living and working in the UK for 5 years, it was a very similar thing. Brits will sometimes say goodmorning to you, but most of the time ignore you. It was even a hit & miss in the office. 

 

I'm from the Netherlands, and I was raised to acknowledge and politely say "hello" at the least. 

 

[Bob A Kneale]

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

14 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

That's a reason for a minority to "stick together"?  Really?  I'm glad that I make sure that I mind my own business when out in public!

Guess you don't understand what I mean. We are the minority here, and from what I've seen here and everywhere I go, some of us are treated with prejudice. By "sticking together", I mean we always can have someone to talk to, to relate to, to share experiences, troubles and hobbies with. Some of us can't speak enough Thai to talk with the locals, so it's nice to have others that can speak English with. What I don't understand is why you would question that, or are you one who doesn't like to talk to other falangs? I make friends wherever I go, and like to hear about other countries besides the USA. If you don't want to bother with other falangs, why would you be on this forum anyway?

"...everywhere I go, some of us are treated with prejudice".

Predudice, against farangs, such as what?  I've never experienced that here in years.

 

"...are you one who doesn't like to talk to other falangs?"

In general, absolutely, I have no desire to attempt to build relationships with foreigners whom I do not know.

 

"If you don't want to bother with other falangs, why would you be on this forum anyway?"

Because, for one thing, being a member here is a million miles away from having other foreigners trying to "nod" an introduction to me on the street!  And choice, for another thing.

 

"...we always can have someone to talk to, to relate to, to share experiences, troubles and hobbies with. Some of us can't speak enough Thai to talk with the locals, so it's nice to have others that can speak English with. What I don't understand is why you would question that".

What I don't understand is, if you are so desperately isolated here that you need to nod an introduction to every foreigner that you see in order to have someone to talk to, why are you here?

[UbonThani]

6 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

"...everywhere I go, some of us are treated with prejudice".

Predudice, against farangs, such as what?  I've never experienced that here in years.

 

"...are you one who doesn't like to talk to other falangs?"

In general, absolutely, I have no desire to attempt to build relationships with foreigners whom I do not know.

 

"If you don't want to bother with other falangs, why would you be on this forum anyway?"

Because, for one thing, being a member here is a million miles away from having other foreigners trying to "nod" an introduction to me on the street!  And choice, for another thing.

 

"...we always can have someone to talk to, to relate to, to share experiences, troubles and hobbies with. Some of us can't speak enough Thai to talk with the locals, so it's nice to have others that can speak English with. What I don't understand is why you would question that".

What I don't understand is, if you are so desperately isolated here that you need to nod an introduction to every foreigner that you see in order to have someone to talk to, why are you here?

Why? to get a gf. Better to learn some Thai.

[mighty]

Judging by a large amount of replies on here I wouldn't want to talk to most of you lot. Can't take the time to talk to an elderly neighbour, ignore people, hide.!! lovely human nature.

Edited May 12, 2020 by mighty

[fredwiggy]

Just now, Bob A Kneale said:

"...everywhere I go, some of us are treated with prejudice".

Predudice, against farangs, such as what?  I've never experienced that here in years.

 

"...are you one who doesn't like to talk to other falangs?"

In general, absolutely, I have no desire to attempt to build relationships with foreigners whom I do not know.

 

"If you don't want to bother with other falangs, why would you be on this forum anyway?"

Because, for one thing, being a member here is a million miles away from having other foreigners trying to "nod" an introduction to me on the street!  And choice, for another thing.

 

"...we always can have someone to talk to, to relate to, to share experiences, troubles and hobbies with. Some of us can't speak enough Thai to talk with the locals, so it's nice to have others that can speak English with. What I don't understand is why you would question that".

What I don't understand is, if you are so desperately isolated here that you need to nod an introduction to every foreigner that you see in order to have someone to talk to, why are you here?

Why? My wife and daughter are here, so that's why I moved here. I only live here for them,and would much rather be back in Texas, near my family, hunting and fishing. If you haven't experienced prejudice here, you haven't been outside the house. If you think most Thais want you here, you're mistaken. If you're spending money, you're ok. If we didn't have the amount of money we have, we wouldn't be here, period. A Thai can get by easily on the average Thai pay, which is about 15K a month. Why do we need to bring in 40K?  If you don't desire to have a relationship with someone you don't know, how did you ever have a friend in  the first place? Or is that just with foreigners? My wife speaks and understands English ok, but not yet enough to converse like I do with someone who is fluent. so it's nice to have friends here that are, and especially friends that share my hobbies and music likes.

[fredwiggy]

Just now, mighty said:

Judging by a large amount of replies on here I wouldn't want to talk to most of you lot. Can't take the time to talk to an elderly neighbour, ignore people, hide.!! lovely human nature.

That's why I try to be friendly to everyone.

[transam]

1 minute ago, mighty said:

Judging by a large amount of replies on here I wouldn't want to talk to most of you lot. Can't take the time to talk to an elderly neighbour, ignore people, hide.!! lovely human nature.

Oh well, see you ..... ????

[Bob A Kneale]

17 minutes ago, UbonThani said:

24 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

"...everywhere I go, some of us are treated with prejudice".

Predudice, against farangs, such as what?  I've never experienced that here in years.

 

"...are you one who doesn't like to talk to other falangs?"

In general, absolutely, I have no desire to attempt to build relationships with foreigners whom I do not know.

 

"If you don't want to bother with other falangs, why would you be on this forum anyway?"

Because, for one thing, being a member here is a million miles away from having other foreigners trying to "nod" an introduction to me on the street!  And choice, for another thing.

 

"...we always can have someone to talk to, to relate to, to share experiences, troubles and hobbies with. Some of us can't speak enough Thai to talk with the locals, so it's nice to have others that can speak English with. What I don't understand is why you would question that".

What I don't understand is, if you are so desperately isolated here that you need to nod an introduction to every foreigner that you see in order to have someone to talk to, why are you here?

Why? to get a gf. Better to learn some Thai.

What?  Did I mention getting a girlfriend?  Did I say that I couldn't communicate in Thai? Why are you addressing that to me...geez?  Better to read who posts which comment.

[CNXexpat]

In Chiang Mai are so many farangs, I can´t know them all - and don´t want. A few are friends, some were friends but after a while I was bored of them. When I am in non-tourist areas in Thailand like Ubon Ratchthani or Bueng Kan and see a farang, I smile to him and he usually smiles back. 

 

My wife told me that farangs are different than Thais, they make contacts easily when Thais abroad mostly ignore each other.

[Bob A Kneale]

8 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Why? My wife and daughter are here, so that's why I moved here. I only live here for them,and would much rather be back in Texas, near my family, hunting and fishing. If you haven't experienced prejudice here, you haven't been outside the house. If you think most Thais want you here, you're mistaken. If you're spending money, you're ok. If we didn't have the amount of money we have, we wouldn't be here, period. A Thai can get by easily on the average Thai pay, which is about 15K a month. Why do we need to bring in 40K?  If you don't desire to have a relationship with someone you don't know, how did you ever have a friend in  the first place? Or is that just with foreigners? My wife speaks and understands English ok, but not yet enough to converse like I do with someone who is fluent. so it's nice to have friends here that are, and especially friends that share my hobbies and music likes.

Good gawd...

[jwest10]

2 hours ago, Neeranam said:

If had been an expat in over 100 countries, I'd mention it. 

or a pack of lies lol

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, Eibot said:

Yes. 

 

Without generalization, most "farang" I meet here are half autistic when it comes to meeting (I live in Khon Kaen, Isaan). 

 

I always; "nod" - "say hello" or at least try to get a little bit of social contact. 90% of them straight ignores me and are looking away.

 

It's an interesting phenomenon in Isaan. I guess isolation affects people's manners. 

 

Then again, when I was living and working in the UK for 5 years, it was a very similar thing. Brits will sometimes say goodmorning to you, but most of the time ignore you. It was even a hit & miss in the office. 

 

I'm from the Netherlands, and I was raised to acknowledge and politely say "hello" at the least. 

 

The most unfriendly place I worked was Finland.. Only lasted 3 months, leaving at Christmas

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, Eibot said:

Yes. 

 

Without generalization, most "farang" I meet here are half autistic when it comes to meeting (I live in Khon Kaen, Isaan). 

 

I always; "nod" - "say hello" or at least try to get a little bit of social contact. 90% of them straight ignores me and are looking away.

 

It's an interesting phenomenon in Isaan. I guess isolation affects people's manners. 

 

Then again, when I was living and working in the UK for 5 years, it was a very similar thing. Brits will sometimes say goodmorning to you, but most of the time ignore you. It was even a hit & miss in the office. 

 

I'm from the Netherlands, and I was raised to acknowledge and politely say "hello" at the least. 

 

The most unfriendly place I worked was Finland.. Only lasted 3 months, leaving at Christmas

[Eibot]

5 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

The most unfriendly place I worked was Finland.. Only lasted 3 months, leaving at Christmas

I don't mean that Brits were not friendly. They just sometimes walked right by you as if you didn't exist, and the next morning say good morning very friendly. Or colleagues walking in without any good morning, but then 20 seconds later proceeded to enthusiastically telling about their weekend....

[Neeranam]

2 minutes ago, Eibot said:

I don't mean that Brits were not friendly. They just sometimes walked right by you as if you didn't exist, and the next morning say good morning very friendly. Or colleagues walking in without any good morning, but then 20 seconds later proceeded to enthusiastically telling about their weekend....

Every evening, I run around Boeng Kaen Nakhon or Boeng Tung Sang. If you see an ugly 6'4" Scotsman struggling for breath, it's me, say hello! 

[talahtnut]

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

Every evening, I run around Boeng Kaen Nakhon or Boeng Tung Sang. If you see an ugly 6'4" Scotsman struggling for breath, it's me, say hello! 

If you're wearing lipstick, I will.

[Eibot]

6 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Every evening, I run around Boeng Kaen Nakhon or Boeng Tung Sang. If you see an ugly 6'4" Scotsman struggling for breath, it's me, say hello! 

Haha, only if you promise to say something back!

[talahtnut]

12 minutes ago, Eibot said:

Haha, only if you promise to say something back!

More likely a Glasgow Kiss.

[gordyg422]

I live in Nakhon Phanom and the majority of Farangs I meet just blank me off they are just not interested so i just accept it get on with it no skin off my nose???? 

[Damrongsak]

6 hours ago, CNXexpat said:

... My wife told me that farangs are different than Thais, they make contacts easily when Thais abroad mostly ignore each other.

My experience in the U.S. has been that many Thais and some other Asians do not necessarily ignore each other.  We have a network of friends and acquaintances, quite a few due to chance meeting.  Although once having a network after many years, my wife doesn't seek them out as much as before.  It sure helped when we moved to a different state.

 

 

[Solinvictus]

I get the feeling many Europeans don't like to say a friendly 'hello' especially if an American isn't wearing 'neat' clothes...I say 'American' as often our clothes are a clear indication...

 

Too bad...⛱

 

(thinks about my 100$ blue nike shoes)

Edited May 12, 2020 by Solinvictus

[Solinvictus]

8 hours ago, gordyg422 said:

I live in Nakhon Phanom and the majority of Farangs I meet just blank me off they are just not interested so i just accept it get on with it no skin off my nose???? 

Well, for me, when I first got here, I had the mentality along the lines as 'I'm here for the Asians.' Yes, ignorant, and unexperienced I know.

 

However, now that I don't see farlangs that often, I will make some effort to say 'hello.'

[sirineou]

Face mask that solves the interaction problem

 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/10/2020 at 1:16 PM, georgegeorgia said:

but one would think in places such as say Khon Kaen or Surasin or boondock country towns farangs would acknowledge each other?

maybe as younger generations move in,times change ?

In Lamphun with 3 farangs that I knew of ( including myself ) when I passed one he studiously ignored my head nod greeting and pretended I did not exist. The other exchanged head nods, but we never got together.

 

How can a younger generation move in given the immigration rules?

[tonray]

16 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Every evening, I run around Boeng Kaen Nakhon or Boeng Tung Sang. If you see an ugly 6'4" Scotsman struggling for breath, it's me, say hello! 

I would but I don't speak Scottish....