bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Ive never heard anyone in person say that. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 It was one of the regular TaT slogans. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 minute ago, BritManToo said: It was one of the regular TaT slogans. In 2001? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 Amazing Thailand is the current one. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Whats the marketing slogan for UK and US? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 It used to be 23 years ago, my first ever night in Bangkok and the young lady was kneeling down infront of me pouring me a beer, when she asked me would I like Head sir, best I don't answer that 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marin Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 Here you go BigBird, https://impactgrouphr.com/individualpost/thailand-the-land-of-the-smiles/ Here are the first five. Yim thang nam taa: The “I’m so happy I’m crying” smile. Yim thak thaai: The “polite” smile for someone you barely know. Yim cheun chom: The “I admire you” or “I’m proud of you” smile. Fuen Yim: The stiff smile, also known as the “I should laugh at the joke even though it’s not funny” smile. Yim mee lessanai: The smile which masks something wicked, such as bad intent. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 minute ago, marin said: Here you go BigBird, https://impactgrouphr.com/individualpost/thailand-the-land-of-the-smiles/ Here are the first five. Yim thang nam taa: The “I’m so happy I’m crying” smile. Yim thak thaai: The “polite” smile for someone you barely know. Yim cheun chom: The “I admire you” or “I’m proud of you” smile. Fuen Yim: The stiff smile, also known as the “I should laugh at the joke even though it’s not funny” smile. Yim mee lessanai: The smile which masks something wicked, such as bad intent. You believe this nonsense? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, bignok said: You believe this nonsense? some do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post metisdead Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 10 Reasons Why Thailand Is Called The Land Of Smiles Friday, February 24, 2023 The name ‘Land of Smiles’ isn’t just a marketing gimmick. Thailand offers a perfect mix of every factor needed for a fun-filled vacation for tourists across the world. Be it natural beauty, nightlife, culinary delights, world-class resorts, adventure sports, shopping or entertainment, Thailand offers the best of everything at a relatively cheaper cost. https://www.sotc.in/blog/international-holidays/10-reasons-thailand-called-land-smiles#:~:text=The warm and welcoming locals,lot of smiling faces around. 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, bignok said: Whats the marketing slogan for UK and US? Allah Akbar! 3 2 1 2 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bob smith Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 I personally call it the land of fake smiles. 4 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 The are 13 ways in which Thais smile and each has a different name and meaning. https://www.thethailandlife.com/whats-behind-a-thai-smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just now, IvorBiggun2 said: The are 13 ways in which Thais smile and each has a different name and meaning. https://www.thethailandlife.com/whats-behind-a-thai-smile Yeah sure. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post novacova Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 28 minutes ago, bignok said: Whats the marketing slogan for UK and US? I don’t know about the UK, but for the US it’s Open Borders!! 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 Thais cant even give directions for a road 500m away so how do they remember 13 smiles? 5555 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 minute ago, bignok said: Thais cant even give directions for a road 500m away so how do they remember 13 smiles? 5555 Thai's are crap at giving directions, dont ask better 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, novacova said: I don’t know about the UK, but for the US it’s Open Borders!! For the USA it's: 'Come visit and let me smell you, I'll pay for your school.' 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marin Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 25 minutes ago, bignok said: You believe this nonsense? 15 minutes ago, bignok said: Yeah sure. 5 minutes ago, bignok said: Thais cant even give directions for a road 500m away so how do they remember 13 smiles? 5555 Why did you ask? You seem to have made up your mind. Do you have any contact with real Thai culture? The kind that has nothing to do with tourism or bars or restaurants? 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Old song Pumpuang sang it, Siam smile, the notion has been around a long time. Christy Gibson Edited October 1, 2023 by proton 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, marin said: Why did you ask? You seem to have made up your mind. Do you have any contact with real Thai culture? The kind that has nothing to do with tourism or bars or restaurants? I speak Thai. My gf is Thai. She doesnt have 13 smiles. No Thai Ive ever met does. Wonder where this bs comes from 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 43 minutes ago, bob smith said: I personally call it the land of fake smiles. LoS....The Land of Smirks! They think we are rich and stupid! ???? 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 https://www.yahoo.com/news/know-3-main-types-smiles-221437332.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, bignok said: Wonder where this bs comes from It comes from happier times, bigbird! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 to the title ... seems to be for me, as I receive what I project I must smile a lot, or so told ... ... what are you smiling at, you ain't right Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Why you laughing? Why you serious? I think Thais prefer neutral faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nauseus Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, bignok said: I speak Thai. My gf is Thai. She doesnt have 13 smiles. No Thai Ive ever met does. Wonder where this bs comes from It comes from years gone by when the majority of Thai people were far less concerned with material wealth but seemed to be much happier with their lot. This era seemed to produce a lot more genuinely happy smiling faces everywhere here. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 If they called it the Land Of Assault On Tourist, people may stop coming. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post novacova Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, 2baht said: LoS....The Land of Smirks! They think we are rich and stupid! ???? …an individual reflection 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawikasudo Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I’m from Hawaii and we’re called the “Aloha State”. On following up on that I learned that most countries are given their nick names by the tourist industry to draw tourists in. The people from that area aren’t even asked what their nickname should be. I’m 72 born, raised and retired in Hawaii but now I’m living in Thailand. I have plenty of Aloha (which means Love)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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