2baht Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 minute ago, novacova said: …an individual reflection Stick around, you'll get it, eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, connda said: If they called it the Land Of Assault On Tourist, people may stop coming. White trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think if you walk around with a face like thunder people will put you on the ignore list, in my soi is pretty mixed local Thais a few Burmese and a few farangs, everybody seems to let on, The Thai's always say sawat dee papa when I pass bye, A couple of times a week we take a walk down the beach and see the same people around even the miserable Russians nod their head, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, connda said: If they called it the Land Of Assault On Tourist, people may stop coming. A friend tried the 'North Korea with cobras' name but it never caught on..???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, 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 Thank you, a sensible answer at last. And a very informative article it is too. It's true what it says that: 'even a seasoned expat may misinterpret one'. (smile that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, 2baht said: Stick around, you'll get it, eventually! I’ve been here quite a long time and have a lot of Thai friends, a lot. Not a single one projects an inkling of smirk or monetary expectation on me. Though I can understand why someone would have such experiences due to their own expectations and projected approach to Thais and the venues they frequent. A late great man once said to me, “Blend in and become part of the crowd, adapt” “If you think you have to come DOWN to their level, you’ll never get along” A lot of farangs here that are not comfortable in their own skin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Because it's a clever marketing slogan that stuck! "LOS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Let me know if you need more reasons. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I almost forgot Lisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Let me know if you need more reasons. ???? Give me $smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Because if one notices Thais, when they are talking to each other they seem happy and their faces light up and smile naturally during their discussions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 They smile even when they want to eliminate you . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It really was "the land of smiles" but that was long ago, when I first arrived. Since those golden days, Thailand has seen many problems and the smile has vanished for the most part, except when scoring large off some tourist sucker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, freeworld said: Because if one notices Thais, when they are talking to each other they seem happy and their faces light up and smile naturally during their discussions. Typical Thai discussion: 'Have you eaten yet?' 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Let me know if you need more reasons. ???? IMO won't be many smiles for the first one by any hetero farang that gets her bikini bottom off. Edited October 1, 2023 by thaibeachlovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: IMO won't be many smiles for the first one by any hetero farang that gets her bikini bottom off. Looks female Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Good job! It appears someone has finally got a pic of Bignok.... ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, dingdongrb said: Good job! It appears someone has finally got a pic of Bignok.... ???? Thats me in the bikini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think people throughout the world smile less and are less friendly. Many seem afraid I guess and less willing to smile or start a conversation. Or, there is a major hatred towards others going on now it seems. Use to be for example you are in an elevator and start a friendly conversation. Now, most people just stand stone faced, looking away or on their phones not wanting to engage. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, novacova said: I don’t know about the UK, but for the US it’s Open Borders!! Nah; You want fries with that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just now, bkk6060 said: I think people throughout the world smile less and are less friendly. Many seem afraid I guess and less willing to smile or start a conversation. Or, there is a major hatred towards others going on now it seems. Use to be for example you are in an elevator and start a friendly conversation. Now, most people just stand stone faced, looking away or on their phones not wanting to engage. Scared of covid and flus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Why do people on here call Thailand the land of smiles? Mostly coz they are new here. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freeworld Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 2baht said: LoS....The Land of Smirks! They think we are rich and stupid! ???? Think your outlook on Thais has become jaded. Most Thais dont think like that. Anyway one would not find anywhere else in the world a unique friendly welcoming people, country and culture accepting and adapting to many different foreigners interacting with them. Edited October 1, 2023 by freeworld 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, freeworld said: Think your outlook on Thais has become jaded. Quite possible! Edited October 1, 2023 by 2baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, novacova said: I don’t know about the UK, but for the US it’s Open Borders!! Only in the fevered cheese dreams of the dumb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, bignok said: Whats the marketing slogan for UK and US? USA: Little girls have pretty curls but I like Oreos U.k. : [To the tune of duke of Earl] Fish fish fish, fish and chips chips chips, fish and chips chips 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Enjoy our sloppy fish and chips or we swear at you and hump your dogs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, PremiumLane said: Only in the fevered cheese dreams of the dumb That's got holes in it! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, dingdongrb said: Typical Thai discussion: 'Have you eaten yet?' That's a greeting - - no more odd then asking for someones medical history as in the west... "How are you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Because it is, compared to back in the US. Thais are very intuitive. They sense your mood and are receptive to your demeanor. Usually, when I display light heartedness, humor, a nice smile, and a pleasant attitude, I get that back big time. And I find that invigorating. Especially from very cute, young waitresses! Not the case in the US. Service staff are heavy hearted, and most do not even detect that you are joking around, that is how seriously they are taking themselves. And few smile back. The US these days is like the new Moscow. Well, that is an exaggeration. Not here. Not at all. Edited October 1, 2023 by spidermike007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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