Popular Post ezzra Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 This article about how to behave while visiting Thailand was published today in an Aussie newspaper, what a pile laughable misguided prescriptions of what is Thailand is all about... https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/thailand/never-break-this-spoon-rule-in-thailand/image-gallery/7d9fdb8b7880c59079d3b769b2a3b355 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I laughed at '66 deaths per death' the usual copied outdated nonsense, right about the roads though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Yeah, that is pretty low grade writing. Paul Ewart will soon be one of death-deaths if he look left crossing the street in Thailand. 66 deaths per death. So, make sure to look left, right, and then repeat, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan Alan Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Oh I don't know (wiggles head from side to side), I learnt a few things I've been doing wrong. And a few things I can try out. Actually the rouble with generalisations is that they are non-specific Edited June 19, 2020 by Isaan Alan typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Little bit concerned about this: ".......perfect for bumming around on a beach" ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted June 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2020 I think this is a pretty reasonable summary for a first time tourist.... I’m not so sure what’s laughable, the advice provided is pretty decent, much of it is common sense and known by most who’ve lived here any length of time - newbies may not know much of these items and would be well served to read a little background. Another piece of advice would be to ‘avoid the advice of tainted expats’ who’ll have you believing that ‘if a taxi is in an accident its the farang passengers fault because if the farang wasn’t there neither would the taxi’ or other golden droplets of barstool dumbflookery. 18 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sujo Posted June 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2020 I dont know whats laughable. He is writing to aussies who basically havent been to thailand. Seems to be quite sound advice to me. Which parts were wrong and laughable? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 So what is the "Thai equivalent of Red Bull"? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andyfez Posted June 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2020 Actually, I agreed with most of those points. A bit general, but good for first time tourists. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 So did I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigStar Posted June 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2020 16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Another piece of advice would be to ‘avoid the advice of tainted expats’ who’ll have you believing that ‘if a taxi is in an accident its the farang passengers fault because if the farang wasn’t there neither would the taxi’ or other golden droplets of barstool dumbflookery. Right. The OP doesn't like the article because he wants to hear the golden droplets of barstool dumbflookery he pumps out himself. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsdermatter Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Believe me, thongs will be your footwear staples in Thailand. Not only are they perfect for bumming around on a beach and chilling out poolside, but they’ll also come in handy when visiting local temples and homes. As in many Asian cultures, removing your shoes before entering a structure is the go in Thailand. With thongs, you can do this in a flash. This has got to be the best "joke" of all. First, there are two types of thongs, those for the feet, which he mentions, and those which are to cover the mid section of females. It is then stated that thongs are good for BUMMING around the beach, but then they can be removed easily when visiting homes. etc. That should produce either horror or hilarity depending on the location where and in front of whom they are removed. Finally, it is said they are removable in very quick time. There is nothing to them so they can be taken off rapidly. The best is that when some ex-pats have read something written by a Thai, usually a reporter, many of them have posted on TVF - you can't make that up. Well, the same applies in this article presumably written by an Aussie. 'nuf sed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, loong said: So what is the "Thai equivalent of Red Bull"? Krating Daeng? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 The buckets of booze bit. ' After just one you will be politic '. Is this talking complete bow locks or politics which is the same ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted June 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 7:09 AM, Isaan Alan said: Oh I don't know (wiggles head from side to side), I learnt a few things I've been doing wrong. And a few things I can try out. Actually the rouble with generalisations is that they are non-specific That's the problem with roubles.???? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, loong said: So what is the "Thai equivalent of Red Bull"? 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: Krating Daeng? That wasn't a serious question. There is no "Thai equivalent" of Red Bull because Red Bull is Thai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 6:19 AM, ExpatOilWorker said: Yeah, that is pretty low grade writing. Paul Ewart will soon be one of death-deaths if he look left crossing the street in Thailand. 66 deaths per death. So, make sure to look left, right, and then repeat, Yes indeed, very laughable. Look left.... By the way Patong is NOT in Bangkok. Patpong is... Patong is in P..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damual Travesty Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I honestly don't travel in social circles in Thailand filled with people who would pay attention to such things. My wife's family is Isaan and they barely know how to use silverware let alone chopsticks. Which is not to say they are unmannerly. I am quite clumsy myself when it comes to balling up my sticky rice and dipping it without making an absolute mess of everything ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, loong said: That wasn't a serious question. There is no "Thai equivalent" of Red Bull because Red Bull is Thai. I am sure with your knowledge, that you realize that the name Red Bull was created by Dieter Mateschitz when he collaborated with Chaleo Yoovidhya , backin 1982, who developed Krathing Daeng here in Thailand. The original Thai formula for Krathing Daeng was reformulated by Mateschitz for western Tastes. Like all good things it's now owned by Unilever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 That could be a whole new tourist attraction. Watching the girls taking off their thongs before entering temples.......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: That could be a whole new tourist attraction. Watching the girls taking off their thongs before entering temples.......... I thought things were skimpy drawers but also footwear. Time for a google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, toofarnorth said: The buckets of booze bit. ' After just one you will be politic '. Is this talking complete bow locks or politics which is the same ? He meant paralytic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceN Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 5:13 PM, Sujo said: I dont know whats laughable. He is writing to aussies who basically havent been to thailand. Seems to be quite sound advice to me. Which parts were wrong and laughable? I agree. It's not that bad, but has some errors. The first bit about using the spoon is correct, but no one would be offended by it. Nobody cares about that. Not sure why the writer thinks it should come first. A little perspective would be helpful. Eating with your fork is not on a par with, say, disrespecting the Buddha. I'm mystified why these articles always warn against pointing with a foot. Yes, that's impolite, but they nearly always fail to clearly state that showing the soles of the feet is the real offense. The bit about going around wai'ing people who want to sell you something is nonsense, unless you want to look like a total noob. There's a lot more to it than gaining the good graces of fruit vendors. Whether to wai first depends on age, position, and social status. Lastly, forgive me for going grammar police, but in my opinion, anyone making a living by writing in English should know that an apostrophe is used to form possessives. More than once, the author tacked on an 's' as if forming plurals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alidiver Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I also thought it was a reasonable article. What did the OP find laughable apart from the grammar? One more to add; If you drop a banknote, don't stamp on it to stop it from blowing away......you're actually stamping on the face of the king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 4:53 PM, richard_smith237 said: I think this is a pretty reasonable summary for a first time tourist.... I’m not so sure what’s laughable, the advice provided is pretty decent, much of it is common sense and known by most who’ve lived here any length of time - newbies may not know much of these items and would be well served to read a little background. I agree with Richard. Although, it's obviously geared for the tourist, us old timers ought to improve our own behavior. I don't agree with him just pushing the thong flip-flops. There are other flip-flop slippers that do not require the divider between the toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 41 minutes ago, Alidiver said: One more to add; If you drop a banknote, don't stamp on it to stop it from blowing away......you're actually stamping on the face of the king. Been there - got the t-shirt , in the Kanchanaburi train station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I don't understand what the OP is on about, the advice sounds quite sensible to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexxter Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) Some of this advice looks as if it has been written by a 20 year old backpacker for other first time backpackers. For example, Tuk-tuks are only use by tourists. Not really true. There are rows of them all over the place well away from anywhere a tourists would step foot in. We use them every time we go BigC supermarket shopping to bring all our bags home. There is a row of them outside our condo building near the MRT entrance. The Thais do seem to prefer the motorbike taxis but when they have a lot to carry tuk-tuks are the obvious choice. Quite a few other items in that article are silly if not inaccurate. Edited June 20, 2020 by Dexxter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Not ONLY this article, many foreigners' writings about Thailand (and some other countries) are laughable. I guess, the social media has given birth to zillions of Keyboard Experts in every field! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maingmoom Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Nothing wrong with this article whatsoever. What was there to laugh about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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