Grover Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Farang good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangNoi21 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 some of the females are scared of it but others are really excited about the prospects of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 I think they got heaps of preconceived notions about us, like we got of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpraim1 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) 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, 2007 by Grover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICECHUNKS Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 They don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Does anyone else fancy a cool beer ? It's Friday Night ,for goodness sake ! Wiley Coyote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game4shame Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Does anyone else fancy a cool beer ?It's Friday Night ,for goodness sake ! Wiley Coyote Saturday Morning here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 wow, that was insightful Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) ^^^^ Hmmm doing deep dives soon, that wouldn't be good. Luckily Roger is a mate of mine!!! Edited September 28, 2007 by britmaveric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howtoescape Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) 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, 2007 by howtoescape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsmithson Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) ^^^^ 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, 2007 by Maigo6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndog Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthaideal Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Falang like to walk evy'whe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howtoescape Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 ^^^^ 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisspursbkk1 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 what do the Thais really think of us ? ATM's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICECHUNKS Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) 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, 2007 by ICECHUNKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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