bignok Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 23 hours ago, flexomike said: He has no circle of friends Your friends sit in a circle? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Neeranam said: The term, 'Hiso' is commonly misused by farang. Most farang will never have any interaction with real Hisos, the ones that were educated abroad mostly. I often hear things like 'she is a Hiso and works....'. Hisos here don't have to work. Think of the British Aristocracy to get an understanding of Thai HiSo. I kind of agree... exposure to 'hi-so' obviously depends on your situation. i.e. kids go to top international schools (Patana / Harrow)... its likely your child will become friends with the child of a family considered 'hi-so'... those who own major hospital chains, those who have streets named after them (their family name), those who own major shopping mall chains, huge well known family businesses etc.. 24 minutes ago, Neeranam said: What do you mean 'lowlifes'? Many Thais feel proud to be Loso, like the working class in the UK. There is a degree of reverse snobbery amongst the hoi-palloi... proud to be lo-so ? I'm not so sure, given an opportunity to be as wealthy as the 'wealthy' they'd chew off their own arm. That doesn't mean they forget their manners and 'salt of the earth' character, their pride comes from being able to deal with adversity with emotional strength, integrity and honesty. Edited August 24, 2023 by richard_smith237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Just now, richard_smith237 said: I kind of agree... exposure to 'hi-so' obviously depend on your situation. i.e. kids go to top international schools (Patana / Harrow)... its likely your child will become friends with the child of a family considered 'hi-so'... those who own major hospital chains, those who have streets named after them (their family name), those who own major shopping mall chains etc... There is a degree of reverse snobbery amongst the hoi-palloi... proud to be lo-so ? I'm not so sure, given an opportunity to be as wealthy as the 'wealthy' they'd chew off their own arm. That doesn't mean they forget their manners and 'salt of the earth' character, their pride comes from being able to deal with adversity with emotional strength, integrity and honesty. Only 2 types of people. People who are genuine and weasels. Weasels gossip about others behind their back. I dont care if rich or poor. Just dont be a weasel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, ravip said: Quite agree with you. Many mix-up hiso with rich people. The REAL hiso's are more than that, and would not be attracted like flies to foreigners. This holds true in any country. Specifically attracted to foreigners, no, of course not... but as welcoming to foreigners as anyone else when there is common ground, very much so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeTallFarang Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) On 8/23/2023 at 10:22 AM, bob smith said: we all know that thais only give us the time of day if we are paying. "We" and "us" who is this "us"? Is there a mouse in your pocket I've had plenty of hookups and flings with attractive Thai girls, couple of Chinese too, who didn't want a penny or anything in return. They paid for their own travel costs as well. Not everyone is an ugly old man, Bob. Some guys get attention from Thai women simply because Thai women are attracted to them. Edited August 24, 2023 by HandsomeTallFarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 14 minutes ago, bignok said: Your friends sit in a circle? Did you go to school...........? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 17 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: I kind of agree... exposure to 'hi-so' obviously depends on your situation. i.e. kids go to top international schools (Patana / Harrow)... its likely your child will become friends with the child of a family considered 'hi-so'... those who own major hospital chains, those who have streets named after them (their family name), those who own major shopping mall chains, huge well known family businesses etc.. There is a degree of reverse snobbery amongst the hoi-palloi... proud to be lo-so ? I'm not so sure, given an opportunity to be as wealthy as the 'wealthy' they'd chew off their own arm. That doesn't mean they forget their manners and 'salt of the earth' character, their pride comes from being able to deal with adversity with emotional strength, integrity and honesty. You are referring to the rich people - Real Hiso's are different. Maybe, even not super rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 26 minutes ago, bignok said: Your friends sit in a circle? Holding hands singing Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemsta69 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Neeranam said: The term, 'Hiso' is commonly misused by farang. Most farang will never have any interaction with real Hisos It's not just farang that do this, some Thais I know use the term fairly loosely. So why are you singling out Whitey, you got the self-hate thing going on? Edited August 24, 2023 by Lemsta69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 5 hours ago, ravip said: 5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: I kind of agree... exposure to 'hi-so' obviously depends on your situation. i.e. kids go to top international schools (Patana / Harrow)... its likely your child will become friends with the child of a family considered 'hi-so'... those who own major hospital chains, those who have streets named after them (their family name), those who own major shopping mall chains, huge well known family businesses etc.. There is a degree of reverse snobbery amongst the hoi-palloi... proud to be lo-so ? I'm not so sure, given an opportunity to be as wealthy as the 'wealthy' they'd chew off their own arm. That doesn't mean they forget their manners and 'salt of the earth' character, their pride comes from being able to deal with adversity with emotional strength, integrity and honesty. Expand You are referring to the rich people - Real Hiso's are different. Maybe, even not super rich. I know very well the demographic to which I'm referring... - If a family has a name of one of the main Bangkok Soi's named after it... - If a members of a family have 'titles'... - If members of a family are Ambassador's to Thailand or married to... - If a family owns one of Thailands largest malls for generations... - If a family owns one of Bangkok's Major hospitals... Not limited to the above, of course... but not 'just rich'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 22 hours ago, KannikaP said: We're so sorry, Uncle Albert. Eddie Albert approves this post ???? As does Fat Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 5 hours ago, ravip said: You are referring to the rich people - Real Hiso's are different. Maybe, even not super rich. Stuck up is the slang translation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: Eddie Albert approves this post ???? As does Fat Albert And Francis ALBERT Sinatra. Hey we are going Waaaaaay off topic now. . Desist please. 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 6 hours ago, bignok said: Your friends sit in a circle? Sounds like an Alcohol Anonymous Meeting. Without the crying part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Can I guess you are living either in Pattaya, Phuket or Samui? There are alot of lovely and gracious people elsewhere. Perhaps you want to try moving around a bit. Opening your mind to the possibilities. Yes, if you get involved in a relationship with a woman much younger than yourself, from a family of modest means, there will be expectations. But, I got a different kind of expectation and demand from Western women back home. And it was significantly less honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 7 hours ago, Neeranam said: I doubt it but learning Thai is a great way to get out and practise with people, making you feel a part of the community, rather than apart from the community. How many expat Thai language forums/groups are there? Those forums only talk ABOUT passa Thai... Therefore, useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 38 minutes ago, LaosLover said: Sounds like an Alcohol Anonymous Meeting. Without the crying part. Very rarely any crying at the meetings I go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Just now, Neeranam said: Very rarely any crying at the meetings I go to. Much respect for your healing journey. But I'm here for laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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