If we break the Thais down into low, middle and high class, and the Farangs into rich, normal and "farang kee nok" class, and from all these different angles/permuntations, what do the Thais really think of us ?

Or if that is too complex, what do they think of us ? What are the stereotypes and whats behind the smiles ?

Dear Grover,

With respect ,I doubt if even a sociologist could interpret this posting.

You are confusing idealogical classifications with personal subjective anecdotes.

Personally,I would go for a beer instead!

Cheers

Wiley Coyote

Farang good!!!

some of the females are scared of it but others are really excited about the prospects of it.

I think they got heaps of preconceived notions about us, like we got of them.

I think they break us down into Bank of U.K., Bank of Cannada, Bank of U.S of A. Or whatever country you are from.

From the Thai's that I have asked a similar question too, Answers were mostly Rich or Key nok. Not to much in between.

Anyone that answered normal or middle class to this had been outside Thailand before.

For instance, when you walk around in a small town you might see some Thais whispering amounst themselfs "oooohh, look, there goes a farang!"

So what are they really thinking and feeling ??

Edited September 28, 200718 yr by Grover

well, there are farangs tourists and those who live in thailand for sometimes, speak language and know local customs.

many of thai can sens farangs status more accurate than the farang grasp social strata of thais.

If we break the Thais down into low, middle and high class, and the Farangs into rich, normal and "farang kee nok" class, and from all these different angles/permuntations, what do the Thais really think of us ?

Or if that is too complex, what do they think of us ? What are the stereotypes and whats behind the smiles ?

Been living in Thailand long mate? Trust me , after a while you just don't think or care about these sorts of trivialities and you just get on with whatever it is you do.

They don't think.

Does anyone else fancy a cool beer ?

It's Friday Night ,for goodness sake !

Wiley Coyote

Does anyone else fancy a cool beer ?

It's Friday Night ,for goodness sake !

depends where you are - it's 4 in the afternoon where I am. sitting in work, em, working really hard.

what do they think of us ?

If they relied on this Forum to form an impression of Farangs, they would assume all Farangs are complete tossers.

Does anyone else fancy a cool beer ?

It's Friday Night ,for goodness sake !

Wiley Coyote

Saturday Morning here.

what do they think of us ?

If they relied on this Forum to form an impression of Farangs, they would assume all Farangs are complete tossers.

wow, that was insightful

what do they think of us ?

If they relied on this Forum to form an impression of Farangs, they would assume all Farangs are complete tossers.

Agreed from your posts that is quite clear!!!

wow, that was insightful

Good.

what do they think of us ?

If they relied on this Forum to form an impression of Farangs, they would assume all Farangs are complete tossers.

Agreed from your posts that is quite clear!!!

Brit!!

I'll have to have a word with Roger down Soi 6, maybe tamper with your next set of scuba gear.

^^^^ Hmmm doing deep dives soon, that wouldn't be good. Luckily Roger is a mate of mine!!!

Edited September 28, 200718 yr by britmaveric

They think we are rich and most of us are rich when in Thailand, though only for our 2-3 week holiday.

I know they think backpackers smell and are cheap, and so do I.

Edited September 28, 200718 yr by howtoescape

They like us but have no respect for the whore mongers amongst us. as far as the women are concerned grabbing a farang husband gives her some social standing.

^^^^ Hmmm doing deep dives soon, that wouldn't be good. Luckily Roger is a mate of mine!!!

Good lad is Roger, was on the pizz in Soi 6 with him last time I was home, he only intended to have one drink..........

The rest is history.

Edited September 28, 200718 yr by Maigo6

Given the frequent posts here on TV that are drenched with misconceptions about Thais and Thailand I can only say Thais could not possibly have a less accurate understanding of Farangs as very many of the Farangs here on TV have of Thais.

That we all have AIDS, hate to take showers, are sex tourists, prefer the Isaan look over the other thai females, and smell really bad.

Falang like to walk evy'whe.

Given the frequent posts here on TV that are drenched with misconceptions about Thais and Thailand I can only say Thais could not possibly have a less accurate understanding of Farangs as very many of the Farangs here on TV have of Thais.

You sound like one of them people i meet who has a Phd in Thai people, and everyone who has spent 10 minutes less then you in LOS should be shot at dawn for their failed analysis.

If an individual has a view gained from his experiences, differing to your own is it a misconception?

I think we have a better understanding of Thais then they do of us, being as most Thais who meet us have never been to Farangland.

^^^^ Hmmm doing deep dives soon, that wouldn't be good. Luckily Roger is a mate of mine!!!

Good lad is Roger, was on the pizz in Soi 6 with him last time I was home, he only intended to have one drink..........

The rest is history.

Thats what Roger alway says......

what do the Thais really think of us ?

ATM's

If we break the Thais down into low, middle and high class, and the Farangs into rich, normal and "farang kee nok" class, and from all these different angles/permuntations, what do the Thais really think of us ?

Or if that is too complex, what do they think of us ? What are the stereotypes and whats behind the smiles ?

The well educated ones are very jealous of what we have.

Money. They just can’t stand it, it eats them up.

If some old, fat, bald, ugly Farang has a load of cash,

it does them in. they think you don’t deserve it, even if you have worked twice

As hard and twice as long as they ever will.

Take the money issue out of the equation and the Thais are lovely people

Edited September 28, 200718 yr by ICECHUNKS

You sound like one of them people i meet who has a Phd in Thai people, and everyone who has spent 10 minutes less then you in LOS should be shot at dawn for their failed analysis.

I'm not one of those people you meet.