Popular Post Geordieabroad Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 23 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said: 1. not enough easy parking in CM 2. When business owners claim the parking spaces in front of their businesses... 3. complaining farang [who don't seem to understand that this is a different culture and what that actually means] 4. dirty farang 5. unconscious drivers [though this can be anywhere and there are also unconscious walkers who just seem to drift away - I often wonder where they are and what it is like there... Your #3 is complaining farang, you actually said that while complaining, that's funny 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, Geordieabroad said: Your #3 is complaining farang, you actually said that while complaining, that's funny I was answering a question that was asking for things I don't like - which will surely read as a list of complaints.. - I thought Geordies were supposed to be a bit nicer and more clever than that? Next time I should just complain that the ice cream is great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Geordieabroad said: Your #3 is complaining farang, you actually said that while complaining, that's funny If he had said that, it might have been funny, but that's not what he said : He said : "3. complaining farang [who don't seem to understand that this is a different culture and what that actually means] " He has nothing against Farang complaining, You can complain about the weather and things like that and so can he and everyone else . He has a problem with "farangs who don't seem to understand this us a different culture and what it means. " I am sure you will agree these are two different things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FruitPudding Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 1. The locals have zero respect for other citizens (cut throat driving, scamming, business practices, etc etc). 2. The pollution and ruining the environment. 3. The low quality food n drink. 4. The casual racism. 5. I actually can't think of any others right now. It must be a good day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 1) Dangerous traffic 2) Trashing of the environment 3) No walkable streets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bday Prang Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 1) Having to suffer "sawat dee khrap" 100's of times and being followed around continuously in Homepro. Thai Watsadu, and Global House etc ( although easily sorted by leaving the Missis in the car) 2) Those who seek to turn Thailand into a copy of their miserable home country 3) Those who constantly repeat phrases like "Quality tourists" or "I thought there was no prostitution in Pattaya" 4) Know it all political commentators claiming to know what's best for Thailand 5) The foreigners who "identify" as self appointed wannabe immigration police and their hysterical reactions to overstayers I have only ever encountered the people in the last four categories on this website 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 Posts by Big Nok x 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post piewarmer Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 1: Loud speaker trucks in convoy 2: flower sellers in bars, not only one but a constant stream 3: a lack of garbage bins and public toilets 4: Tyres don't stay inflated for long 5: punctuality 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: 1) Having to suffer "sawat dee khrap" 100's of times and being followed around continuously in Homepro. Thai Watsadu, and Global House etc try this and flip the script....walk in home pro...let them follow u...zig zag and make quick u turns.. find pvc pipes and ask about making a sex doll.....pretend to steal stg and then realize they are standing right next to you and smile and place it back....slowly.....walk slow then fast.....walk in small circles in the middle of the store.......just a few to get you started....youre welcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, piewarmer said: 4: Tyres don't stay inflated for long my thai wife says the same thing when we are in bed... ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: try this and flip the script....walk in home pro...let them follow u...zig zag and make quick u turns.. find pvc pipes and ask about making a sex doll.....pretend to steal stg and then realize they are standing right next to you and smile and place it back....slowly.....walk slow then fast.....walk in small circles in the middle of the store.......just a few to get you started....youre welcome Tried all that nonsense years ago but the missis couldn't keep up, a lot easier just to leave her in the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scubascuba3 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Bday Prang said: 3) Those who constantly repeat phrases like "Quality tourists" or "I thought there was no prostitution in Pattaya" Good one, i forgot the classic, "if you don't like it, go home" people, ban them too 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 57 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: try this and flip the script....walk in home pro...let them follow u...zig zag and make quick u turns.. find pvc pipes and ask about making a sex doll.....pretend to steal stg and then realize they are standing right next to you and smile and place it back....slowly.....walk slow then fast.....walk in small circles in the middle of the store.......just a few to get you started....youre welcome I'm glad it's not just me they follow in stores, I thought they were just profiling me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Alex2554 said: Mother in law brother in law sister in law SIL’s husband lottery You have a problem! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: try this and flip the script....walk in home pro...let them follow u...zig zag and make quick u turns.. find pvc pipes and ask about making a sex doll.....pretend to steal stg and then realize they are standing right next to you and smile and place it back....slowly.....walk slow then fast.....walk in small circles in the middle of the store.......just a few to get you started....youre welcome Get a life ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: I'm glad it's not just me they follow in stores, I thought they were just profiling me No it's not just you, but what makes you think they are not profiling you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Good one, i forgot the classic, "if you don't like it, go home" people, ban them too I thought of including that phrase too, but on reflection, I decided that there are rare circumstances where it is justified, and in some cases it is the only truly appropriate response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 1:30 PM, NextG said: Strange choices ☺️ Food is surely a matter of choice, though of course it matters where you live. Condo rooms I don’t get at all. Close to where I am, you can acquire a 40+ sq.m. condo with a sea view for 4,000 baht monthly. Furniture is up to you. Agree about 90 day reporting being annoying. Americans… Close to where I am, you can acquire a 40+ sq.m. condo with a sea view for 4,000 baht monthly. Really? Where is this? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Bday Prang said: 1) Having to suffer "sawat dee khrap" 100's of times and being followed around continuously in Homepro. Thai Watsadu, and Global House etc ( although easily sorted by leaving the Missis in the car) 2) Those who seek to turn Thailand into a copy of their miserable home country 3) Those who constantly repeat phrases like "Quality tourists" or "I thought there was no prostitution in Pattaya" 4) Know it all political commentators claiming to know what's best for Thailand 5) The foreigners who "identify" as self appointed wannabe immigration police and their hysterical reactions to overstayers I have only ever encountered the people in the last four categories on this website What's wrong with Sawadee? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, ravip said: Close to where I am, you can acquire a 40+ sq.m. condo with a sea view for 4,000 baht monthly. Really? Where is this? Yes me too where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 This is has been my experience and just two things: 1) Admit a mistake was made 2) Then apologize 2 recent examples (they are small but it happens more often then it should) Went to a cinema and bought the ticket at the automated machine but the ticket did not come out. Had to ask the girl to stop looking at her phone and help me. The first thing she said was "you did it wrong". I replied no and to open the machine. She got the key and opened the machine and the ticket was stuck inside. She handed me the ticket and walked away. Ok, thank you for your hard work?? Second example was a problem at a high-end hotel. I was told to leave the breakfast buffet because "you don't pay". I had paid for my stay with the breakfast charge. I went to the reception desk and asked the girl to confirm that I had paid for breakfast. She asked me "are you Mr. Alex?". My name is not Alex and I told her to fix this error. I handed her my room key and she tapped on the keyboard. She then handed me the key back and said "ok". She didn't say anything else and I was able to have breakfast. OK, I know problem solved. Unfortunately I have had many similar experiences in LOS. I know many will say this is petty but from my perspective an admission of a mistake and a simple apology goes a long way. I can't recall when was the last an employee of a business actually admitted they made a mistake and then apologized. To me apologizing for making a mistake is not losing face. Of course this is not how the locals think. I know I am blowing into the wind and this will always be a losing battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 It reads like some of you lot made a mistake moving to LOS...........................???? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted July 22, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said: This is has been my experience and just two things: 1) Admit a mistake was made 2) Then apologize 2 recent examples (they are small but it happens more often then it should) Went to a cinema and bought the ticket at the automated machine but the ticket did not come out. Had to ask the girl to stop looking at her phone and help me. The first thing she said was "you did it wrong". I replied no and to open the machine. She got the key and opened the machine and the ticket was stuck inside. She handed me the ticket and walked away. Ok, thank you for your hard work?? Second example was a problem at a high-end hotel. I was told to leave the breakfast buffet because "you don't pay". I had paid for my stay with the breakfast charge. I went to the reception desk and asked the girl to confirm that I had paid for breakfast. She asked me "are you Mr. Alex?". My name is not Alex and I told her to fix this error. I handed her my room key and she tapped on the keyboard. She then handed me the key back and said "ok". She didn't say anything else and I was able to have breakfast. OK, I know problem solved. Unfortunately I have had many similar experiences in LOS. I know many will say this is petty but from my perspective an admission of a mistake and a simple apology goes a long way. I can't recall when was the last an employee of a business actually admitted they made a mistake and then apologized. To me apologizing for making a mistake is not losing face. Of course this is not how the locals think. I know I am blowing into the wind and this will always be a losing battle. People are mostly crap. Get used to it. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fotunate Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 drunk brits! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunpa Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Only one: The often broke “wanna-be Thai” foreigners, who believes speaking Thai and their “cultural-awareness” will expand their chances to live here long-term. Only when they in the airport, returning home, do they realize that MONEY is Number 1 here and nothing else matters. Edited July 22, 2023 by khunpa 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bday Prang said: No it's not just you, but what makes you think they are not profiling you? I usually wear a singlet, hot country and all that, look pretty good I think, not a fat slob, but i recon they profile me, younger looking singlet wearing farang, got to be guilty. I remember once when i wore a polo shirt in Big C Extra, no following around. I'm also a quick walker, maybe that looks suspicious. Thaiwatsadu and Homepro no issue there, staff too lazy, i have to go find them Edited July 22, 2023 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, transam said: It reads like some of you lot made a mistake moving to LOS...........................???? More they appear to take on board the anonymous opinions and actions of other foreign residents almost as if the persona reflects on them, which I guess it can if they allow it to influence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, bignok said: People are mostly crap. Get used to it. Yes, accept it. We ALL are - no exceptions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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