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Assimilation with Thai Culture  

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31 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

The longer you stay in Thailand, the less you want to associate with Thais. 

+100% true. Unfortunately local culture seems (sorry to say that) inferior for some folks. Although I thought its just different. 

To assimilate? Probably not, but 1 thing I think was pretty stupid not to learn thai language. It was pretty dumb thing. Thailand is not English speaking country, not even Tinglish speaking ...

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Mall Bang Kapi Friday, singers Yin Tiitikan, Ajareeya, Tattakan and Jintara concert, yesterday terminal 21 Rama 3 Mr Tree concert, Morlam tonight at Prapradeng. No foreigners present, never is. But it's not assimilation, you are always the foreigner.

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23 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

My experience has been most Thai's don't want Foreigners to assimilate into their communities or culture.  From my perspective most Thai's want some distance from Foreigners.  No problem if I go into a store, restaurants or any other business in Thailand.  When I first arrived to live here I got some odd stares when I got into line at a mostly locals food stand. I got the feeling of "you don't belong here" I could have been wrong?  I am respectful to the people and culture of Thailand but I know where i should or should not go.  Of course this is strictly based upon my experience of being here for the last 7 years. Others will have different thoughts.  

I agree 

 

Not that I have ever felt like I was unwelcome, but I am sure the locals would not particularly like it if I bought a plot of land in their village, or started doing their jobs, or becamee mayor, for example.

 

They do want us to remain foreigners forever, I think.

 

But we are useful for spending money and teaching English, and otherwise tolerated.

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