I'd like to know what your thoughts are on these two questions:

 

1) What positive thing is Thailand the best at?

2) What is both uniquely Thai and good?

 

Thank you.

6 minutes ago, Krillin said:

What is Thailand the best at? 

Being loving, kind and generous. 

 

You wouldn't see this helpfulness in the west 

 

Entrepreneurialism and Jerry-rigging.

22 minutes ago, Krillin said:

I'd like to know what your thoughts are on these two questions:

 

1) What positive thing is Thailand the best at?

2) What is both uniquely Thai and good?

 

Thank you.

 

1. minimal policing of traffic laws.

2. I'd like to say the ladies that are eager to please... but most countries have then.

 

Highly flexible when formulating laws ................before, during and after enactment

48 minutes ago, Krillin said:

What positive thing is Thailand the best at?

Cheap and easily available sex!

56 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Being loving, kind and generous. 

 

You wouldn't see this helpfulness in the west 

 

 

Love it. Stuff like that... helping when one is in dire straits. Been rescued many a time. That, and bunging on food and general level of hospitality.

Inventive wise: the bum-gun has to be one of the best inventions in the history of mankind.

Driving motorbikes on sidewalks.

 

Eric.

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Being loving, kind and generous. 

 

You wouldn't see this helpfulness in the west 

 

 

 

It is true thai people around the country is extremely helpful whatever it is, or whenever it is needed. 

 

But I have experienced the same in muslim countries as well Christian countries, and one time I actually did run out of gas on a motorbike on the highway in Florida, an older couple stopped, asked if I had problems, and they went away, bought gas to me, and when I wanted to repay them for their trouble, then just told me to pay it forward. Which I have done many times with them in my mind every time. 

4 hours ago, Krillin said:

1) What positive thing is Thailand the best at?

2) What is both uniquely Thai and good?

 

1) the Thai language

2) laughter can be abbreviated with 5s

3 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Love it. Stuff like that... helping when one is in dire straits. Been rescued many a time. That, and bunging on food and general level of hospitality.

Inventive wise: the bum-gun has to be one of the best inventions in the history of mankind.

Not true 

 

16 minutes ago, Lee65 said:

 

1) the Thai language

2) laughter can be abbreviated with 5s

The bum gun, also known as a bidet or butt blaster, is a hand-held cleaning device that has been used for centuries, with its origins traced back to the French in the 1700s. It has evolved from a crude hand pump and chamber pot to the modern version we use today, which is widely available in Asia and Europe. The bidet was originally designed to be straddled and used for washing private parts after using the toilet, and it has become a standard fixture in many bathrooms in these regions. 

 

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3 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Love it. Stuff like that... helping when one is in dire straits. Been rescued many a time. That, and bunging on food and general level of hospitality.

Inventive wise: the bum-gun has to be one of the best inventions in the history of mankind.

 

I have several occasions to report how helpful the Thai's are. I got a flat on the super highway and pulled off. The DHL Shop put my bike in the back of a pick-up and drove me home to my local bike repair shop.

Putting a smile on my face, and causing more than a few chuckles.

 

Providing some amazing landscape and unique photo opts, from ground level or above.

 

Provides a relaxed, live & let live environment, less PC & no 'Karens'

The "Live and let live" attitude you find everywhere once you get out of the big cities and away from the tourist ghettos.

I strongly disagree @SAFETY FIRST  Cycling across countries for fun, I've experienced numerous acts of kindness. Mechanics taking apart and servicing my wheels and refusing to take anything. Policemen helping me to find a safe place to store my bike... 

Not just western countries, but also foreigners holidaying in Thailand. I meet nice people often, everywhere. 

A friend of mine cycled across the USA with no money. A project. How do you do that without human kindness?

Spread the love and stop the hate.

5 minutes ago, SlamDunk said:

I strongly disagree @SAFETY FIRST  Cycling across countries for fun, I've experienced numerous acts of kindness. Mechanics taking apart and servicing my wheels and refusing to take anything. Policemen helping me to find a safe place to store my bike... 

Not just western countries, but also foreigners holidaying in Thailand. I meet nice people often, everywhere. 

A friend of mine cycled across the USA with no money. A project. How do you do that without human kindness?

Spread the love and stop the hate.

Strongly disagree 😂

 

How many people did you see offering girls an umbrella to keep them dry? 

 

I've seen myself do it. For some, kindness is the norm. 

14 hours ago, Krillin said:

I'd like to know what your thoughts are on these two questions:

 

1) What positive thing is Thailand the best at?

2) What is both uniquely Thai and good?

 

Thank you.

Pretty clever and resourceful people.  Ladies in general are friendly and demure.  They believe in the importance and benefit of all types of massage.  Food spices are fantastic.  Folk music is wonderful.  Thai ladies speaking in calming and descending tones is music to my ears

26 minutes ago, AnnaBanana said:

The "Live and let live" attitude you find everywhere once you get out of the big cities and away from the tourist ghettos.

 

Not in the USA, as someone is always complaining about someone else's idea of enjoying life, that don't concern or affect them at all.

7 minutes ago, gk10012001 said:

Pretty clever and resourceful people.  Ladies in general are friendly and demure.  They believe in the importance and benefit of all types of massage. 

 

I agree 😄

1 hour ago, AnnaBanana said:

The "Live and let live" attitude you find everywhere once you get out of the big cities and away from the tourist ghettos.

Your caveat about big cities and tourist areas is spot-on.

You forgot to mention the instinctive courtesy so often shown by Thais of all classes.

16 hours ago, novacova said:

Entrepreneurialism ...

 

They start early!

 

Long ago, myself and a mate did a van border run. Whilst waiting for the return van we were sat slurping on beers.

 

The young lady (she must have been 9 or 10) who brought our beers was cute with a lovely Thai smile and got to keep the change from each beer.

 

A little while later we noticed that she had gone around the corner and bought some umbrellas/sun shades (evidently using our tip money) and was selling them at a profit to people queueing in the sun.

 

Of course she also continued providing us with beer for the same tip rate.

 

16 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Being loving, kind and generous. 

 

You wouldn't see this helpfulness in the west 

The West is a big place.  Maybe in your part of the West.  Not in mine.  Many good Samaritans about.

Pet shows! ... specifically at QSNCC

 

Never seen anything like it 😃

U-Turns and not/ or not not selling booze between 2 and 5 pm.

On 11/14/2025 at 7:39 PM, Hummin said:

 

It is true thai people around the country is extremely helpful whatever it is, or whenever it is needed. 

 

But I have experienced the same in muslim countries as well Christian countries, and one time I actually did run out of gas on a motorbike on the highway in Florida, an older couple stopped, asked if I had problems, and they went away, bought gas to me, and when I wanted to repay them for their trouble, then just told me to pay it forward. Which I have done many times with them in my mind every time. 

That simple gester was taught to me as a kid from my parents and now am 75 years old and my whole life I have done this.  I believe it has made me a better person.

On 11/14/2025 at 10:40 PM, Ralf001 said:

 

1. minimal policing of traffic laws.

2. I'd like to say the ladies that are eager to please... but most countries have then.

The very high standards of powerline and electric instalations ...and electricians with the abilty to understand that no foreingn electrican ever could.

 

could.

Changing visa rules and practices... 😆 

To make it short; girls, girls, girls, bum gun and Thai food . . . 

Something Thailand used to be great at but is fading out. Services on the side of the road. Shoe repair, watch repair, eyeglass repair, fan repair, even clothing repair and alteration. Used to be everywhere. Sadly seems to be dying out. The service is still there but harder to find.