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Why Do Some Foreigners in Thailand Still Call Other Foreigners “Farang” and is it Cringe?
One of the most awkward language habits I often see in Thailand is when foreigners refer to other foreigners as “Farang” while speaking with each other in English. Sure, it’s a term that some Thais still use to describe Westerners, but when used by an expat or tourist, it comes off as awkward and often just pretentious. Are these people trying to sound more integrated into Thai culture? Is it an attempt to flaunt their (often very limited) Taxi-Thai language skills? In most cases, it seems to be short-term visitors or those with only a surface-level understanding of the Thai language who use “Farang” instead of simply saying “foreigner” or “Westerner.” They may think it makes them sound more in tune with local culture, but to many long-term expats, it just sounds unnatural and even cringy. Most foreigners who have lived in Thailand for a long time don’t use the word “Farang” when speaking with other foreigners. They understand that in an English conversation, words like “expat,” “tourist,” "Westerner", or “foreigner” make more sense. The only real reason for a foreigner to even use “Farang” is when speaking Thai with a Thai person, especially if that Thai person doesn’t speak much English, but even then there are better words in Thai which don't carry any kind of negative stigma. So why does this habit persist? Maybe some foreigners enjoy peppering their English with the small handful of Thai words they know, hoping it adds a bit of local flair to their speech. But to others, it just sounds forced, unnatural, noob, and in poor taste. -
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Isaan is the name of the North Eastern region of Thailand, not a language. -
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Six-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Brutal Dog Mauling in Nonthaburi
You hear pit bull, mastiff and other viscous dog owners saying, "my dog loves children" Yeah, would love to eat one every day -
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Is it possible/ worth it to unglue fittings attached to blue piping?
Don't go there, the heat guns result in brittled PVC which can create much more headache and financial issues than replacing used piping parts with brand-new stuff 😉 -
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British Man Arrested in Thailand After 25-Year Visa Overstay
same as a Thai Arrested for murder they are released on bail most of the time Amazing Thailand Some may be (as in other countries), "Thais arrested for murder are released on bail"? As a generalisation, not so much.
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