Answering my front door stark naked.

[NanLaew]

On 7/8/2024 at 1:09 PM, FritsSikkink said:

On 7/8/2024 at 11:09 AM, RSD1 said:

In the minds of the locals they are all still foreigners, which means they are all still perceived as tourists.
 

Foreigners who have been in Thailand for 5-10 years often think they have assimilated and are now a local rather than a tourist.

 

It's not until you're in Thailand for over 30 years that you realize that you are no more local than the day you arrived. Enjoy it though. It's what makes living in Thailand as a foreigner so much fun. 🤩 

A foreigner is not the same as a tourist.

I am married with a Thai, have 2 kids, work here, speak the language and have quite a few Thai friends who don't see me as a tourist.

I came here first over 40 years ago, looks like more of a problem for you and others who keep themselves isolated.

 

It's good to have Thai friends that can enforce one's illusion of being accepted.