Since the Coup d'état in 2014 have you seen a change in peoples perceptions towards farangs ?

[NCC1701A]

some of the girls have a 500 baht "Covid Hazard" fee tacked on to the usual thing. 

 

other than that, smiles all around. 

[Lacessit]

10 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

some of the girls have a 500 baht "Covid Hazard" fee tacked on to the usual thing. 

 

other than that, smiles all around. 

Better not sneeze, eh?

[itsari]

I have experienced Thai people avoiding me in the shops the last few months . But maybe the same people treat Thai people the same . Take a shower before i go shopping next time .

[canthai55]

I live in a small village, surrounded by the wifes extended family.

When I first came to LOS 17 years ago I noticed - as in all the countries around the world - that some people are hostile due to your race. You got where you are by some lucky coincidence, voodoo, magic spells - whatever.

After leaving the tourist-packed locations and getting deeper into the country this evaporated.

A smile, support for local businesses, making an appearance at the temple during main festivals - all are looked on with favor.

I am accepted by my wifes close family, gift horse and all that, and do not have much to do with the rest.

Suits me.