Popular Post bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) over the many years of living in Thailand I have heard the phrase ‘farang know too much, farang mai dee' I started to hear this phrase in bars when i first became proficient in Thai. In my opinion this roughly translates to ‘foreigner who knows too much can’t be taken advantage of like a newbie can' my question is, how does one who lives here long term avoid knowing too much? it would seem to me the longer one lives here then the more wise one gets to their scams. i also regularly feel the urge to help fresh fish like when i see a young naive couple jump into a tuk tuk and the driver tells them 10 baht tour all day I really wanna tell them to get out, its a scam. But as of yet I haven’t done it... Edited November 13, 2023 by bob smith 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 I think people that know so much should quit trying to convince people they do. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sipi Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 Silence is golden. It's not about know when to speak, it's about knowing when to shut up. 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, sipi said: Silence is golden. It's not about know when to speak, it's about knowing when to shut up. so would you not help a poor unsuspecting tourist if you could? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, sipi said: Silence is golden. It's not about know when to speak, it's about knowing when to shut up. “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” 2 1 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, bob smith said: so would you not help a poor unsuspecting tourist if you could? Help them how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, Yellowtail said: Help them how? read my OP properly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) Just now, bob smith said: so would you not help a poor unsuspecting tourist if you could? If their life was in danger, of course. If they're about to get scammed out of 50baht, probably not. Edited November 13, 2023 by sipi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, sipi said: If their life was in danger, if course. If they're about to get scammed out of 50baht, probably not. how about 5,000 baht? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, bob smith said: how about 5,000 baht? Probably, but I wouldn't make a scene. Have a quiet word to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 minute ago, sipi said: Probably, but I wouldn't make a scene. Have a quiet word to them. i've always thought you were one of the good guys, sipi :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 minute ago, bob smith said: read my OP properly I read it twice. I don't often see young couples jumping into tuk-tuk where I am close enough to overheat the conversation. So your plan would be to run over and tell them it's a scam? How often have you tried this? I think your whole premise is ridiculous. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post save the frogs Posted November 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, Yellowtail said: I think your whole premise is ridiculous. desperate to portray thailand in a negative light 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, bob smith said: how about 5,000 baht? It's only money, cheap lesson if they're young. About time they learn if they are old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, save the frogs said: desperate to portray thailand in a negative light Indeed. How many times did your mother tell you the stove was hot? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: So your plan would be to run over and tell them it's a scam? How often have you tried this? you clearly havent read my OP, because if you did you would have seen that I have never tried it yet. why are you lying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) Just now, bob smith said: i've always thought you were one of the good guys, sipi :) My wife has been ripped off more than me. I think if someone is a con they don't care where the money comes from, whether you're Thai or a newbie or an old hat. Edited November 13, 2023 by sipi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: It's only money, cheap lesson if they're young. About time they learn if they are old. so in other words you condone scammers scamming folk? unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 minute ago, bob smith said: you clearly havent read my OP, because if you did you would have seen that I have never tried it yet. Sorry, I think I read it before you edited it. 1 minute ago, bob smith said: why are you lying? You started it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, Yellowtail said: Sorry, I think I read it before you edited it. wrong. nice try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, bob smith said: so in other words you condone scammers scamming folk? unbelievable. Why are you lying? I never said I condoned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, Yellowtail said: Why are you lying? I never said I condoned it. ridiculous. the guy who can’t read an OP properly is now making stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, bob smith said: ridiculous. the guy who can’t read an OP properly is now making stuff up. Liar. I never said I condoned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, bob smith said: you clearly havent read my OP, because if you did you would have seen that I have never tried it yet. why are you lying? So you've (apparently) seen people getting scammed countless times and done nothing. Why do you condone people getting scammed? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Bob, while I normally view you as font of Buddha-like equanimity, you are flat-out out of your mind to be dissing and arguing with penniless tuk tuk drivers (who are undoubtedly more fit than you). Plus, other nearby tuk tuk drivers will be happy to join in on your kicking. They're hopped up on M-80 energy drinks -never forget that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, bob smith said: read my OP properly I don't often see young couples jumping into tuk-tuk where I am close enough to overheat the conversation. So your plan would be to run over and tell them it's a scam? DO you see this often? If so, why haven't you helped any of them? I think your whole premise is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: I think your whole premise is ridiculous. you're repeating yourself now. Are you drunk? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Why do you ask? You will never have that problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 "Ear all, see all, say nowt; Eyt all, sup all, pay nowt; And if ivver tha does owt fer nowt - Allus do it fer thissen" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) Relatedly, I once saw a Brit (of course) actually interrupt some taxi negotiations between two Swedish sweeties (of course) and advise them to demand to pay less. Another driver came over, gave him a shove and said, "thai boxing". And then sadly, everyone dispersed. Am I what Trump calls a race-traitor for hoping for a zesty slap around of the Brit? Edited November 13, 2023 by Prubangboy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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