Filipina's Viral Video Criticising Thai Women Sparks Backlash

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A Filipino Instagram user, under the account name *smartgirlphilippines*, has ignited controversy online after posting a video criticising Thai women in a sweeping comparison to Filipina women.

 

The video, posted on 5 November, includes remarks portraying Thai women as “easy” and “money-driven” and deems them unsuitable for marriage. The post quickly attracted widespread backlash from Thai netizens.

 

In her video, she speaks in English, contrasting Filipina women’s supposed virtues with perceived flaws in Thai women. She suggests that men prefer visiting Thailand for its “good food and fast women,” but argues that Filipinas make better life partners.

 

Her statement went as follows:

 

> “Thailand is your girlfriend, but the Philippines is your wife. Guys like to go to Thailand for the food and the fast women, but Thai girls don’t speak English.

 

They’re more transactional, whereas Filipinas speak English, love foreigners, and we’re more relational. Filipinas will treat you like a king and make you happy. You can date Thailand, but you’ll marry the Philippines.”

 

In Thai, her comment reads: “ไทยคือแฟน แต่ฟิลิปปินส์คือภรรยา ผู้ชายชอบไปเมืองไทยเพราะอาหารอร่อย และผู้หญิงใจง่าย แต่สาวไทยไม่พูดภาษาอังกฤษ พวกเขาไม่ชอบชาวต่างชาติจริงๆ และพวกเธอกลับชอบเงินมากกว่า”

 

This video swiftly drew criticism, with many Thai users condemning the post as offensive and stereotypical. Comments poured in, expressing disappointment and anger over her portrayal of Thai women.

 

Many netizens pointed out the unfair generalisation and condemned the idea of using cultural stereotypes as a basis for relationships.

 

As the clip continues to spread online, it highlights the tensions that can arise from public generalisations and the cultural sensitivities involved in cross-national relationships. This incident is yet another reminder of the power social media has to both bridge and divide communities, reported Daily News.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[JoePai]

555 generally speaking that's true

[ravip]

A simple example of “The pot calling the kettle black”

Have a laugh and relax!

[Denim]

I like Pinay women but many of them come with more Klingons than a Thai

[Aussie999]

If offended then it is up to Thai woman to prove it wrong... simple really.

[AnnaBanana]

29 minutes ago, ravip said:

A simple example of “The pot calling the kettle black”

Have a laugh and relax!

You beat me to it.

That's exactly what it is.

Although there are many many exceptions in both countries.

[Korat Kiwi]

Never give a filipina an excuse to get jealous.  They can become very unhinged and a pain to live with. 

 

I couldn't even thank a checkout operator without many questions being asked later. 

 

Either you put up with it or get out as fast as you can.  8 months and I ran as fast as I could.  

 

No regrets

[madone]

With the exception of the very well-traveled and very well-off, Philipinas smother you, stalk you  and bleed you dry. They will take any chance to get their hooks into you and pin you down -- never believe a girl who tells you she is on the pill and check the condom for holes.

The only exceptions are the very well-traveled and well-off folk who spend as much of their time abroad as at home.

Lower-income, lower-educated girls from the provinces are horrific.   

You can keep them and their unsightly facial moles.   

 

then there is that accent, nothing grates on my patients more than a Philipino (male or female) calling me sir or pretending that the Taglish they spew is the same as speaking English. 

she makes my skin crawl, irritating stick insect that she is. 

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Filipina influencer ‘easy Thai girls’ slam sparks social media storm (video)
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A Filipina influencer found herself at the centre of a social media storm after a video she posted went viral, much to the ire of Thai netizens. Known online as smartgirlphilippines the influencer ignited controversy across social media by launching a blistering tirade against Thai women, labelling them as “easy” and “money grabbers.”

 

The provocative video, uploaded yesterday, November 5, witnessed the Filipina influencer making sweeping, and arguably offensive, comparisons between Thai and Filipina women. Her bold claims, branding Thai women as “easy” and “money-driven” while painting Filipinas as ideal life partners, attracted a wave of backlash almost immediately.

 

The influencer, speaking in English, suggested that men visit Thailand purely for “good food and fast women” but insisted Filipinas were the superior choice for marriage.

 

“Thailand is your girlfriend but the Philippines is your wife. Guys like to go to Thailand for the food and the fast women but Thai girls don’t speak English. They’re more transactional, whereas Filipinas speak English, love foreigners, and we’re more relational. Filipinas will treat you like a king and make you happy. You can date Thailand but you’ll marry the Philippines.”

The provocative comments, further translated into Thai, have been met with heavy criticism from Thai users who slammed the post as not only offensive but also rife with stereotypes. Many commenters expressed dismay at the influencer’s portrayal of Thai women and lambasted the divisive generalisation of cultures.

 

As the controversial clip continues its viral spread, it raises issues about the delicate balance necessary in cross-cultural discussions and relationships. The uproar serves as a stark reminder of both the connective and divisive power of social media, highlighting how easy it is to offend in today’s digital age.

 

This viral video incident, widely reported and gaining international attention, underscores the cultural sensitivities involved in cross-national dialogues. It is a poignant example of the necessary caution required in navigating the global stage of social media, as reported by the Daily News.

 

Filipina influencer 'easy Thai girls' slam sparks social media storm (video) | News by Thaiger

 

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