Do Thais really attack foreigners for no reason?

[MalcolmB]

Quite a few members on this forum seem to be under the impression that Thais like to beat up foreigners for enjoyment, pleasure or because of some sort of hatred. That happens in some countries obviously but I don’t think Thais are really wired that way. 

 

While others, including others always feel very safe walking around, even late at night around large groups of Thai strangers. As long as you are friendly and polite you have nothing to worry about, unless perhaps you come across someone with mental issues.

 

Of course if you are aggressive or rude to Thais as many foreigners are you will eventually come unstuck and they often end up in the news reports.. Some people mistake kindness for weakness.

 

what do you think?

Are you scared to go out at night amongst Thais or do you feel safe in Thailand?

Personally I feel safer here walking around alone, drunk late at night whether it be in Bangkok or a small village than I do back in London. 

I am naive or are others plain paranoid?

[Neeranam]

100 times safer than walking around in London. 

Thais are peaceful and tolerant of foreigners. 

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

100 times safer than walking around in London. 

Thais are peaceful and tolerant of foreigners. 

Yeah right the first time I came to Los I got attacked on my first day at the ATM

[Neeranam]

9 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Yeah right the first time I came to Los I got attacked on my first day at the ATM

Pattaya?

[still kicking]

Just now, Neeranam said:

Pattaya?

Ratchaburi my friend 

[worgeordie]

In the now 37 years I have lived here I have never been attacked once, 

only signs of trouble was while driving , few times looked like there

could be conflict ,until I got out of my truck ,then they calmed down 

and got back in theirs ,

 

Not something I would do now as I am a lot older ,and more of them

seem to be carrying weapons of some kind, any traffic problems now

just let them go , and don't jester  or sound the horn ,nowadays does

not take much to set them off, like that the World over, people have

become angry ....

 

regards Worgeordie

[it is what it is]

 

absolutely, i get attacked by locals every time i step out of my front door. 

[Purdey]

People forget that you can try to throw your weight around with small Thai guys who learned kickboxing in high school.

[soi3eddie]

No. Thais do not attack foreigners for no reason. In my experience, Thais have been very kind to me, as a foreigner, for "no reason". They are very kind, respectful and generous. 

 

[steven100]

yes ....  I get attacked every time I go to my 7-11,   I wish those girls would just leave me alone.   There are plenty of other handsome farang out there. 

[georgegeorgia]

Don't be too complacent though

I never forget the young Aussie stabbed to death in Isaan 10 or so years ago riding his motorcycle 

 

But Thailand much safer and farang friendly than the Philippines,now they hate foreigners