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Russian Teacher to Thais: Drop ‘Farang’ if 'Ni Hao' Offends


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On 4/22/2025 at 9:31 AM, StandardIssue said:

You know if you act like a "farang" than you will be called one.

It doesn't depend on acting like a farang. Thai people have a definite category in their minds of white people that are a distinct group in their perception and experience. They will just refer to a white person as a farang because that makes sense to them. Only if they both know you and know your name they can refer to you using your name. It's not meant offensive, and it's unrelated to how well you are integrated into Thai culture, language and society.

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On 4/23/2025 at 6:46 PM, ikke1959 said:

Hey you Thai... you don't have a name??? Or are you being offended if I only call you THai?? The Thai has comment on my post... That is normal??

 

That is your own cultural sensitivity at play

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