BananaBandit Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have heard that, when describing SEA people of darker complexion, it is better to say คนผิวสีน้ำผึ้ง instead of คนดำ But would educated Thais consider it inappropriate for a farang to describe people of African descent as คนดำ ? On a similar note, is it socially acceptable to describe the African continent as ทวีปดำ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorry Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I wouldn't say any of this. 2 hours ago, BananaBandit said: คนดำ Is just plain bad. This can get you killed. Same for the continent, be careful. Don't use dam to describe people. 2 hours ago, BananaBandit said: คนผิวสีน้ำผึ้ง Implies they are not white, that's the worst you can say about a Thai. It's not the same if a Thai says this about Thais, or if a foreigner says this. Just avoid the topic. And if you see a girl always tell her how beautifully white she has become during the last weeks or months. She will invariably say how dam she is. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Lorry said: Just avoid the topic. Will do, man. Thank you for the blunt warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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