The state of your average expat in Thailand.

[bob smith]

1 hour ago, johnnybangkok said:

Just finished thanks for asking.
Shot an 88 which I’m happy with. Was good because it had bigger fairways. 
Not as big as the chip on your shoulder mind you. 

did you wear the silly pants and the even sillier hat? 

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3 minutes ago, bob smith said:

did you wear the silly pants and the even sillier hat? 

Wilfred, maybe your hat is even sillier still.......????

[newnative]

9 hours ago, johnnybangkok said:

It's you.

If you went to any council estate in Glasgow for example (my home town), you would be forgiven for  thinking that every Glaswegian is an alcoholic, violent low-life who would rather head-butt you than say hello, when of course there are many areas of Glasgow where the vast majority of Glaswegians are quite the opposite. Location, surroundings, environment have a tendency to dictate the calibre of person you meet, so if you hang out in low-life areas, don't be surprised to bump into a few low-life's. 

'Good expats' don't hang out in these places. We go to nice bars and nice restaurants and stay well clear of the underbelly of Thailand for exactly this reason. You just need to widen your sphere of influence and circle of friends and understand that out of the many millions of ex-pats here in Thailand, the VAST majority are normal, hard-working guys who don't 'come off as con men/wrong uns' but good guys who are enjoying everything Thailand has to offer. 

However I doubt you will take this advice as you seem to revel in putting Thai's down and commenting on matters such as this. You've mentioned in a previous post that you are looking to leave Thailand. I think that's a good idea for you.

Pretty much sums it up.  Thank you.

[johnnybangkok]

On 9/15/2023 at 6:45 PM, newnative said:

Pretty much sums it up.  Thank you.

You're welcome. 

I've never understood why some people tar a whole sub-set of people simply by the VERY few they have personally met. Thailand is what you make of it. If you go around looking for negativity then you will most certainly find it and if you choose to hang out in sleezy bars, you'll definately meet some sleezy people. There are plenty of nice places in Thailand to hang out IF you choose to look. Sadly I think the OP has convinced himself that the problem is Thailand and not him personally as has been evident in his many, many mostly negative comments (including this one) on Thailand. 

[Skallywag]

On 9/13/2023 at 7:40 AM, bob smith said:

most of them seem to have severe mental problems,

alcoholism/drug abuse is rampant.

And they all drive cars and motorcycles!  That is what bothers me.  See so many leaving the bars at 4-5 pm after drinking since 1pm or worse at night on Soi Buakhao .  WTF, why not take a baht bus or walk it off a little?  

[retarius]

Summing up, a loser is the guy that spends all his day on Asean Now, typing for all his worth.

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Just now, retarius said:

Summing up, a loser is the guy that spends all his day on Asean Now, typing for all his worth.

Would you cal me a loser..........?  ????

[soalbundy]

On 9/13/2023 at 8:02 AM, Gsxrnz said:

If they can't utter a sentence without using the F word, I tend to avoid any interaction.

 

Another good test is if their knuckles are dragging on the ground.

 

Funnily enough, some of the nicest blokes are the ones that look as though they got dressed in the dark and are a walking fashion crime.

They are just the ones with no self respect, walking unshaven into Tesco's or the IO dressed in a string vest and shorts wearing flip flops.

[scubascuba3]

5 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

They are just the ones with no self respect, walking unshaven into Tesco's or the IO dressed in a string vest and shorts wearing flip flops.

You shave before you go shopping? i hope you go shirt and blazer

[soalbundy]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

You shave before you go shopping? i hope you go shirt and blazer

usually yes.

[brianthainess]

On 9/13/2023 at 7:40 AM, bob smith said:

Is it just me or is the average expat that lives in Thailand a loser?

Are you not an average expat then?  it is Sunday again already ? no wonder I'm here

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Has the age's of the bride & groom been mentioned anywhere......?  ????

[Artisi]

5 hours ago, soalbundy said:

They are just the ones with no self respect, walking unshaven into Tesco's or the IO dressed in a string vest and shorts wearing flip flops.

Matching flip flops, hopefully.... 

[soalbundy]

3 hours ago, Artisi said:

Matching flip flops, hopefully.... 

That's for the snobs in the degenerate corner 

[Furioso]

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

[Nick Carter icp]

9 minutes ago, Furioso said:

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

Where have you been living in that time ?

[Furioso]

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Where have you been living in that time ?

I've been all around but mainly stayed in Bangkok, Jomtien, and Koh Chang. 

[Damrongsak]

On 9/12/2023 at 8:43 PM, stoner said:

is it ok if i am a loser but a good person ? 

I'm sure there's a Yiddish word for that. 

[Artisi]

4 hours ago, Furioso said:

I've been all around but mainly stayed in Bangkok, Jomtien, and Koh Chang. 

Wow!, so well travelled and a whole years experience of the highlights of Thailand.

Must be nearly time to explore the rest of the world - how about you report back in 2 years with your observations ????

[stoner]

6 hours ago, Furioso said:

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

that tends to happen when you hang out in places full of those guys. 

[jerrymahoney]

Without reference to any post in particular from The Manchurian Candidate (1962) the late Ms. Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Iselin:

 

Mrs. Iselin: [to her husband] I keep telling you not to think! You're very, very good at a great many things, but thinking, hon', just simply isn't one of them.
 

[newnative]

9 hours ago, Furioso said:

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

You and JT should do lunch.

[kimamey]

On 9/13/2023 at 2:30 PM, stoner said:

my mom told me. 

I'd believe her then.

[BritManToo]

On 9/13/2023 at 2:30 PM, stoner said:

my mom told me. 

Believe women!

[BritManToo]

On 9/13/2023 at 3:59 PM, Hummin said:

Most annoying, is those who want to tell you how bad Thai women are when my gf now wife sit next to me!

 

That's just deleted.

You go to bars with your wife and talk with strangers?

[Hummin]

9 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

You go to bars with your wife and talk with strangers?

Strangers tends to talk to me, and it happened at restaurants and bars yes. Wrong to bring your wife out for a evening? 

 

I guess bar have a different meaning for some? Normal bars where normal people goes, sportsbars,,,,,,,,, 

[Skallywag]

17 hours ago, Furioso said:

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

I prefer to call it imbibing and enjoying female companionship.  As a retired expat, cannot think of a better way to spend my time and money than to help out as many hard working Thai entrepreneurs as possible .   

 

Can anyone tell me a better way to spend time and money?   

 

Only have 45000 Baht per month pension, so travelling and staying in hotels is beyond my means.  Yes I live in Pattaya

 

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18 hours ago, Furioso said:

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

Well don't hang out with them, find another venue that has Domino's, or similar..............

[Hummin]

18 hours ago, Furioso said:

I've been here over a year, I see that most farangs are addicts, usually drinkin' and whorin'. I don't judge that's just the way it is here.  

Well as you know, or should know, those foreigners who is not addicted and whoring, you will not find in red light districts. 

 

Have to look somewhere else ????

Edited September 18, 2023 by Hummin

[JayClay]

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

You go to bars with your wife and talk with strangers?

Why not?