Popular Post Dirk Z Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 We live in a Buddhist country, but you wouldn't believe it if you see all the Christmas items around you: shop assistants and waiters with Christmas hats, Christmas trees, decoration etc. and last but not least the endless Christmas music in restaurants, shopping malls, public transport, resorts, virtually everywhere. Thai seem to think we like it or maybe they like it themselves. My question is: who enjoys the omnipresent Christmas music, both the traditional and the Christmas hits? Or on the other hand: who is relieved or maybe even sad when it's all over again? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 Thai's any excuse for a good time and a party........and make sales,,, Easter is next regards Worgeordie 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, Dirk Z said: We live in a Buddhist country, but you wouldn't believe it if you see all the Christmas items around you: shop assistants and waiters with Christmas hats, Christmas trees, decoration etc. and last but not least the endless Christmas music in restaurants, shopping malls, public transport, resorts, virtually everywhere. Thai seem to think we like it or maybe they like it themselves. My question is: who enjoys the omnipresent Christmas music, both the traditional and the Christmas hits? Or on the other hand: who is relieved or maybe even sad when it's all over again? funny 2 weeks ago i was made fun of for saying christmas stuff was all around. i find it so strange yet expected at the same time that christmas has been adopted here. cha ching and merry ho ho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Not a fan but I just filter it out like I filter out everything unpleasant about living in Thailand. Not really a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, stoner said: funny 2 weeks ago i was made fun of for saying christmas stuff was all around. i find it so strange yet expected at the same time that christmas has been adopted here. cha ching and merry ho ho. Parties, gifts, eating, gay music, funny costumes -- the "reason" is irrelevant. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 Just now, Jingthing said: the "reason" is irrelevant. nice baiting comment. don't bother to reply i already know where you will go with it all. 2 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, stoner said: nice baiting comment. don't bother to reply i already know where you will go with it all. Not sure what you mean. There are very few Thai Christians so it's a fact that Christmas here has nothing to do with Christianity for the vast majority of Thais. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 In Thailand there is only one good reason for Christmas. And it has nothing to do with the music or Christmas trees. 2 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 All about sales. It means very little to most Thais. Don't blame them either; so ott in the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Morch Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 49 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Not a fan but I just filter it out like I filter out everything unpleasant about living in Thailand. Not really a problem. You manage not to hum Christmas songs after an hour at a mall?! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lemsta69 Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Morch said: You manage not to hum Christmas songs after an hour at a mall?! I'm still humming Feliz Navidad from breakfast at the local café earlier today 😅 1 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Morch said: You manage not to hum Christmas songs after an hour at a mall?! I'm atheist but I'm somewhat ambivalent regarding Christmas. If it brings happiness and joy to people that's fine by me. And as far as @Dirk Z's comment on this goes, there are, in fact many Christians in Thailand, why shouldn't their festivals be recognized here? Religious tolerance is something the whole planet could benefit from. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottiejohn Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Jingthing said: Parties, gifts, eating, gay music, funny costumes -- the "reason" is irrelevant. Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response? No wonder the "Gay Community" get a bad press when people like you keep trying to ram your Gay membership down our throats. PS; Pun intended! 1 1 3 2 3 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lite Beer Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response? No wonder the "Gay Community" get a bad press when people like you keep trying to ram your Gay membership down our throats. PS; Pun intended! I'm not letting him ram anything down my throat. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 55 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response? No wonder the "Gay Community" get a bad press when people like you keep trying to ram your Gay membership down our throats. PS; Pun intended! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: I'm atheist but I'm somewhat ambivalent regarding Christmas. If it brings happiness and joy to people that's fine by me. And as far as @Dirk Z's comment on this goes, there are, in fact many Christians in Thailand, why shouldn't their festivals be recognized here? Religious tolerance is something the whole planet could benefit from. Not that many. Face it there's nothing religious about Christmas in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 36 minutes ago, Lite Beer said: I'm not letting him ram anything down my throat. I'm imagining your poxy old throat and you have nothing to worry about. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Morch said: You manage not to hum Christmas songs after an hour at a mall?! Busted. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeps Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Lemsta69 said: I'm still humming Feliz Navidad from breakfast at the local café earlier today 😅 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Morch Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 I don't mind Christmas. The music in the shopping malls is annoying, but that's about it. No disgusting holiday food, though. Kids in Mrs. Morch's family love it, so put it a bit of effort for them, if they show up. Lights on the Jack-fruit tree (naturally shaped like a proper Christmas tree), I let my beard grow some (so the fake beard incident from the mall won't be repeated), and they get presents. Dog does her bit too, though under protest - hat/antlers until she decides it's enough and destroys them. Also 'camping' in the garden, staying up late and we build a fire (sometimes). All good. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FolkGuitar Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Jingthing said: There are very few Thai Christians so it's a fact that Christmas here has nothing to do with Christianity for the vast majority of Thais. Christmas has very little to do with Christianity in many parts of the world. Some people say 'put Christianity back in Christmas.' I think we need to put Christianity back in Christians! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, FolkGuitar said: Christmas has very little to do with Christianity in many parts of the world. Some people say 'put Christianity back in Christmas.' I think we need to put Christianity back in Christians! i think that people that believe in this religious crap should be shot. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 35 minutes ago, Jingthing said: I asked you a question and expect a written answer! Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response? Please answer with the written word! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, scottiejohn said: Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response? Please answer with the written word! the written word 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Busted. Can always try to self medicate with Adam Sandler's Hanukkah songs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I found myself craving rummy egg nog but I don't think eggnog is sold here. I even looked up a recipe but looked like too much bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Morch said: Can always try to self medicate with Adam Sandler's Hanukkah songs.... Maybe Chanukah bush is a thing in Pattaya? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 43 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Not that many. Face it there's nothing religious about Christmas in Thailand. And very little in UK, USA either. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottiejohn Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, Jingthing said: the written word You really are showing yourself to be a moronic troll! You know what I meant when I said; "Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response? Please answer with the written word!" I will re write my question so that even you will be able to understand the question without you coming back with what you think is a smart @rse response! Please type an answer which does not make you seem an even bigger pratt than you have already become in my opinion; "Why did you feel the need to put "gay music" rather than just "music" into your response?" 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, KannikaP said: And very little in UK, USA either. True dat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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