Popular Post Thomas J Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 I am from the USA and typically there people ask very specific questions and get specific answers. Now here for over one year I am always amazed and sometimes very frustrated. Do you have other funny examples. Here are a few of mine. Me: This product is out of stock, will you get more in Thai: Don't have now, product is out of stock Me: What is the difference between the various models of this car Thai: Each one get more expensive Me I know they get more expensive, what do you get that make each level of model more expensive Thai: More Options Me: My car needs service only have 12,000 km Thai: Your car have over 10,000 Km you can not get 10,000 km service Me: Ok which service level can I get Thai: You can get 20,000 km or 30,000 km service package Me: Ok what is the difference between the packages Thai: One you get at 20,000 km the other at 30,000 km 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Will you go short time?.....No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Q : What time does the train leave ? A : Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jvs Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 In a shop,I would like to have two of these special batteries please' "No have" Ok,they are hanging right behind you? 'No have" End of story. I go some where else. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wongkitlo Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 I wanted a USB memory stick from the local printing school supplies shop. No. We sold them all so I didn't buy anymore. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 After 30+ years living here my eyes are permanently rolled up and my arms are both in the air also permanently having given up on getting a coherent and to the point answers from the locals, mind you though, the locals are pretty happy is receiving such vogue answers, doesn't bother them the least... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdsa Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 53 minutes ago, Thomas J said: Me: This product is out of stock, will you get more in Thai: Don't have now, product is out of stock Me: What is the difference between the various models of this car Thai: Each one get more expensive Me I know they get more expensive, what do you get that make each level of model more expensive Thai: More Options Me: My car needs service only have 12,000 km Thai: Your car have over 10,000 Km you can not get 10,000 km service Me: Ok which service level can I get Thai: You can get 20,000 km or 30,000 km service package Me: Ok what is the difference between the packages Thai: One you get at 20,000 km the other at 30,000 km 27 minutes ago, Wongkitlo said: I wanted a USB memory stick from the local printing school supplies shop. No. We sold them all so I didn't buy anymore. And this is why it is called "Land of Smiles" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 Me: Pointing at a ceiling fan on display, "I'd like to buy one of those". Shop assistant: "Sorry, not have". Me: "Can I order one?" Shop assistant: "Sorry, no, they don't make them any more". Me: "Can I buy the one on display?" Shop assistant: "Sorry, can not". Me: "Why not?" Shop assistant: "We need it for the display". 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfaboy Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 In a restaurant: Me: can I have a coke ? She: no have Me: <deleted> no coke ? She: no, have Pepsi.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Neeranam Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Thomas J said: I am from the USA and typically there people ask very specific questions and get specific answers. Now here for over one year I am always amazed and sometimes very frustrated. Do you have other funny examples. Here are a few of mine. I'm sure if I went to the US of A and spoke Thai, I'd get confused answers. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas J Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Neeranam said: I'm sure if I went to the US of A and spoke Thai, I'd get confused answers. neeranam The examples I gave were spoken in Thai by my fiance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Thomas J said: neeranam The examples I gave were spoken in Thai by my fiance. I see. Things are often lost in translation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 35 minutes ago, ezzra said: After 30+ years living here my eyes are permanently rolled up and my arms are both in the air also permanently having given up on getting a coherent and to the point answers from the locals, mind you though, the locals are pretty happy is receiving such vogue answers, doesn't bother them the least... Such vogue answers are so fashionabale they are ...in Vogue. I have long learnt the farang square peg in round holes leads to unecessary headaches.I used to foolishly ask when certain items would be in stock after the inevitable "no have" I would gently ask when they would like to do some business and take my money , the inevitable answer reminds of politicians with their , presently, in the fullness in time, at the appropriate time, here an even simpler one day. 4 vehicles and 2 buildings done I have realized the locals won't change so I have either have to get bothered are far more relaxing go with the flow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have been married 20 years and actually, the issue is getting worse... more often... the answer has nothing to do with the question - still, I don't really mind... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 40 minutes ago, Halfaboy said: In a restaurant: Me: can I have a coke ? She: no have Me: <deleted> no coke ? She: no, have Pepsi.... what is the problem with this? Other than you seem to have been a bit rude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 37 minutes ago, Thomas J said: neeranam The examples I gave were spoken in Thai by my fiance. That explains it all -- your wife doesn't really want to take the time to bother w/explanations that won't get you anywhere so she tells you the first thing that comes to her mind... I speak Thai and have heard Thai people do this... it is just a time/aggravation saver... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 i realized the magnitude of the problem when my Thai girlfriend would not ask the questions I wanted her to ask because she knew it was pointless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Thomas J said: Me: This product is out of stock, will you get more in Thai: Don't have now, product is out of stock The answer is - - ' I don't know' - but Thai feel it is not a good answer - they don't like to admit they don't know something as they want to be seen as being helpful... it is a cultural thing... as you learn the culture [and that it is not the same as kansas] things will make more sense.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: i realized the magnitude of the problem when my Thai girlfriend would not ask the questions I wanted her to ask because she knew it was pointless. Thai people don't like asking questions sometimes. Look up 'Greng Jai'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 minute ago, kenk24 said: it is a cultural thing... as you learn the culture [and that it is not the same as kansas] things will make more sense.. And to learn the cultural nuancea, you must speak the language. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: the magnitude of the problem it only has magnitude if you think things are serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Neeranam said: And to learn the cultural nuancea, you must speak the language. It sure makes it easier, but I think being totally open minded is also a factor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 "Maybe" and "Up to you" are the two most frequent responses from my Thai GF. On the other hand, I sometimes get the question from her " Can I borrow 500 baht?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heist Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 What time should I get there? "Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 If this product is out of stock so often, for months in a row, and every time you restock it, it sells out immediately, why don't you guys order more of it next time, knowing how good a seller it is? Too difficult to keep in stock. Cannot get. Manager think too much work. How can we know it will sell next time? You think too much! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 No hab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 You get good answers too. Just days ago I replaced the battery of my tablet at the Samsung service center in Pattaya. I asked how long the warranty is. 3 months? She answered "No - it is 90 days". I really was impressed. Not often you get such a precise answer. She was right. 3 months and 90 days are not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Q. Whilst I'm in the UK, I'll do a lottery line for you. Give me 6 numbers between 1 and 50. A. 3. 7. 17. 25. 53. and 82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Ask question cleate ploblem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the jungle Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 "How far is it to your sister's house?" "Not far" It was 730 kilometres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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