Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

 

It's so sad to see. I always have a book with me, and when I see a fellow Thai also reading a book I immediately strike up a conversation and it usually goes well, especially with the young university gals.

 

Thailand is seriously lacking in intellectualism and people willing to learn from other cultures.

 

Eric.

Fortunately, at least there are some intellectuals like you on AN.

 

1 minute ago, save the frogs said:

Fortunately, at least there are some intellectuals like you on AN.

 

Thanks frog.

 

Eric.

3 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Thanks frog.

 

Eric.

 

5 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Fortunately, at least there are some intellectuals like you on AN.

 

Georgegeorgia will be along soon to keep him company.

Or if we are really unlucky Gamma might chime in as well.

4 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social rules their lives.

 

It's so sad to see. I always have a book with me, and when a see a fellow thai also reading a book I immediately strike up a conversation and it usually goes well, especially with the young university gals.

 

Thailand is seriously lacking in intellectualism and people willing to learn from other cultures.

 

Eric.

Not exclusive to Thailand. A lot of people go online for information and entertainment, not reading books.

Can't remember when I last saw someone reading a newspaper, except in Thailand. That was the MIL.

10 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

 

It's so sad to see. I always have a book with me, and when I see a fellow Thai also reading a book I immediately strike up a conversation and it usually goes well, especially with the young university gals.

 

Thailand is seriously lacking in intellectualism and people willing to learn from other cultures.

 

Eric.

 

Do you know if my Kindle counts?

4 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Not exclusive to Thailand. A lot of people go online for information and entertainment, not reading books.

Can't remember when I last saw someone reading a newspaper, except in Thailand. That was the MIL.

Smartphone addiction is worse than alcoholism.

 

Eric.

Just now, irritated said:

 

Do you know if my Kindle counts?

Kindle definitely counts.

 

Eric.

2 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Smartphone addiction is worse than alcoholism.

 

Eric.

Why?

1 minute ago, Stressed Eric said:

Kindle definitely counts.

 

Eric.

 

As I have used proper English, I will decline.

2 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Why?

Why not?

1 minute ago, Stressed Eric said:

Why not?

You made the claim, so justify your claim

 After all, you are an intellectual, are you not?

Tranny-patrol bob is now a top-level intellectual. Who would have ever thunk it? A bargain-bin, depressed alcoholic suggesting people read more books. I just shot my coffee out my nose. I am absolutely done. 😂😂😂

17 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

Never seen a farang person reading a physical hardback/paperback anywhere in th, all are staring at a blur when not glued to their phones popping posts on A/N or catfishing Thai chicks.

18 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

 

It's so sad to see. I always have a book with me, and when I see a fellow Thai also reading a book I immediately strike up a conversation and it usually goes well, especially with the young university gals.

 

Thailand is seriously lacking in intellectualism and people willing to learn from other cultures.

 

Eric.

Maybe they are reading a book on their phone ,you can do that you know,

but I doubt it , and most Thai's think Thailand is perfect ,so do I ,so why

learn anything from anyone else, 

 

regards worgeordie

2 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Maybe they are reading a book on their phone ,you can do that you know,

but I doubt it , and most Thai's think Thailand is perfect ,so do I ,so why

learn anything from anyone else, 

 

regards worgeordie

Thailand is anything but perfect.

 

Eric.

3 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

Tranny-patrol bob is now a top-level intellectual. Who would have ever thunk it? A bargain-bin, depressed alcoholic suggesting people read more books. I just shot my coffee out my nose. I am absolutely done. 😂😂😂

Time you going to soi 6?

 

Eric.

3 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Time you going to soi 6?

 

Eric.

I'm at the The British Library on Euston Road right now, about 6,000 miles away from your beloved cesspool. So don't wait up for me. 😂

9 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Thailand is anything but perfect.

 

Eric.

For me it is ,been here 39 years now , it grows on you....

 

regards Worgeordie

eBooks and audio books are the only way to go now. Save the trees!

3 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

For me it is ,been here 39 years now , it grows on you....

like toenail fungus...

Intellectual acumen takes leisure and money.

 

They don't have it, so they don't have it.

36 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

 

Georgegeorgia will be along soon to keep him company.

Or if we are really unlucky Gamma might chime in as well.

Oh, the beloved GG twins. Wonder what would happen if you locked the two of them naked in a room with nothing but the room key glued to a dildo?

43 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

 

It's so sad to see. I always have a book with me, and when I see a fellow Thai also reading a book I immediately strike up a conversation and it usually goes well, especially with the young university gals.

 

Thailand is seriously lacking in intellectualism and people willing to learn from other cultures.

 

Eric.

Holy white supremacy.  

1 minute ago, nick supreme said:

Holy white supremacy.  

How do you know that he is white?

Just now, irritated said:

How do you know that he is white?

Lets wager.  

47 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

 

All is true.  How many times have you heard a Thai say, "Oh, think too much, headache!"  Case closed. Thank you all for coming.

1 hour ago, Stressed Eric said:

Very rarely do you see a Thai person reading a physical hardback/paperback book these days on a bus, train or BTS..... Most are glued to their phones, tik tok and social media rules their lives.

 

It's so sad to see. I always have a book with me, and when I see a fellow Thai also reading a book I immediately strike up a conversation and it usually goes well, especially with the young university gals.

 

Thailand is seriously lacking in intellectualism and people willing to learn from other cultures.

 

Eric.

I'm sure you sit on the MRT/BTA reading Plato.  

6 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

I'm sure you sit on the MRT/BTA reading Plato.  

Nope, bob wouldn't have it. For him it's nothing but the finest literary works ever penned. Stickman or nothing!

So called and self-styled "intellectuals" are often over-rated... as they are like academics in their ivory towers. I would say that more respect should be given to soft skill masters and those that can critically think correctly, as some academic are the worse communicators or teachers.

Critical thinking is a problem-solving skill and also one that helps shapes your personality and opinions, thus helping you become an individual and forward your personal development, along with a character arch over a long period of time. Unless you can master your soft skills, then you will be forever trapped in a doom-loop cycle of mediocrity and frustration. 

Free your mind and your backside will follow.