I thought it would get easier here at older age

[1FinickyOne]

On 6/19/2025 at 10:13 PM, Chinagmaiguy said:

I seem to get overcharged

Have you heard of inflation?

 

Medical prices are continuously going up, though still much cheaper than the Western World... 

 

ps - I never thought anything about being elderly was going to be easier... and so far, I am right, at least for myself... however, I do not find that Thai people are less respectful. 

[youreavinalaff]

2 hours ago, Lorry said:

That's exactly wrong.

I am surprised how many farang here think like this.  Is it because you cannot accept that the locals  - all of them - around you look down on you?

 

In Thailand, respect is not earned. 

You are born into a position that commands respect.

And as a farang, you are born a farang, you cannot change this. Sorry.

 

You appear to be the only one suggesting this. Speaks volumes.

[Hummin]

3 hours ago, Lorry said:

That's exactly wrong.

I am surprised how many farang here think like this.  Is it because you cannot accept that the locals  - all of them - around you look down on you?

 

In Thailand, respect is not earned. 

You are born into a position that commands respect.

And as a farang, you are born a farang, you cannot change this. Sorry.

 

Not completely wrong, but dependes if you mean generally or the official hi so born in to wealth.

 

I have met many army folks who parachute, diving, paragliding, ouring motorbikes as a group, as well entrepreneurs who treat you as equal because we have something in common to share. 

 

But if you come to a 5 star hotel or resort with your isaan girl, no Hiso want to have anything with you to do. 

 

Just how it is