Jingthing Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I have noticed this problem over the years now so I would like to suggest a solution. A new OTHER CUISINES food forum. If you want to talk Thai food, you use the Thai food forum. If you want to talk western food, you use the western food forum. But so many types of food people eat in Thailand do not fit into EITHER category! such as Chinese Persian Indian Mexican Malaysian Korean Japanese Vietnamese Burmese Russian etc., etc. ... OK, some of these are minority interests, but some of them are very popular here, for example Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. Edited November 13, 2008 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphodbeeblebrox Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I agree with you, because non-Thai Asian, middle eastern and African cuisines are not within the present categories. Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisines are popular. Personally, I like Cambodian food, but don't know where to go for this, other than across the border. I think there would also be interest in Burmese, Vietnamese and Russian cuisine. P.S. I think Mexican and other Latin American cuisines are western. Not that we would ever see a Peruvian restaurant in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 A simpler option would be to just re-name the Western Food Forum to be called "Non-Thai food", or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakJungTorlae Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) What is with you and food? I agree it's a good subject from time to time. but you love food the same as one man loving pattaya. Edited November 13, 2008 by RakJungTorlae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I agree with you, because non-Thai Asian, middle eastern and African cuisines are not within the present categories. Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisines are popular. Personally, I like Cambodian food, but don't know where to go for this, other than across the border. I think there would also be interest in Burmese, Vietnamese and Russian cuisine.P.S. I think Mexican and other Latin American cuisines are western. Not that we would ever see a Peruvian restaurant in LOS. Thanks for the support for the idea and I will IGNORE all the other rather personal attacks that have nothing to do with the topic at mouth hand. I think Mexican is an ambiguous one in that its origins are largely from the Indian people there. USA food is mostly influenced from Europe so obviously western, but cuisines like Mexican, Peruvian and Brazilian (strong African influence) less so. Perhaps a title for the proposed new forum: Global food? Of course Thai and western are also global food, but "Other" sounds so dull, and within the context of this site (both Thai and Western-centric) it makes some logical sense. A simpler option would be to just re-name the Western Food Forum to be called "Non-Thai food", or similar. I think not. Starting a new forum is not complex. It is an editorial decision of the board admins based on perceived interest and I imagine advertising potential. Edited November 13, 2008 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Can we please keep to the topic? For those who ARE interested in using the FOOD forums that already exist here, do you or do you not think an additional GLOBAL (or another name) forum would be useful to you (for all food types that are not western or Thai)? Here is an example of why I think a Global forum is needed. A while back I posted a recipe I created for Sichuan chicken salad using Sichuan hot and numbing peppers (available in Thailand). This isn't Thai food so the best I could do was post it in western. No replies or interest in the post. Not surprising. Why would someone interested in looking at posts about western food be interested in a post about Chinese food? I really do think this new forum would be useful. There are so many international restaurants now in Thailand (not Thai and not western) and many of us are also cooking dishes here that are not Thai, not western. Edited November 13, 2008 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm going to clean up this thread and remind various members to stick to the topic. We don't encourage harassment or stalking, so those who are tempted to do so might find themselves taking little holidays from posting soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpuiman Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 "International Foods" may be a good title. Good Idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have noticed this problem over the years now so I would like to suggest a solution. A new OTHER CUISINES food forum. If you want to talk Thai food, you use the Thai food forum. If you want to talk western food, you use the western food forum. But so many types of food people eat in Thailand do not fit into EITHER category! such as Chinese Persian Indian Mexican Malaysian Korean Japanese Vietnamese Burmese Russian etc., etc. ... OK, some of these are minority interests, but some of them are very popular here, for example Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. I would suggest thai food other asian food other food western food is very missleading...like calling all non thais as farang with language farang.... or thai food asian food split into: chinese, indian and others african food european+american food (and the aussis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakJungTorlae Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 "International Foods" may be a good title.Good Idea. Simple yet ingenious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLah Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 But that would also includes Thai food. How about: All other than Thai Food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakJungTorlae Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 But that would also includes Thai food.How about: All other than Thai Food? Or what if your discussing Thai food that’s cooked international? Then its American/Thai food. And it will depends on where you are reading it from. It could all get confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I also like International. Within the context of a Thailand board mostly used by westerners, I think most people can easily learn that there are separate Thai food and western food forums. Or what if your discussing Thai food that’s cooked international? Then its American/Thai food. And it will depends on where you are reading it from. It could all get confusing. Nothing is perfect. Just suggesting a major enhancement towards a lot more clarity. Edited November 13, 2008 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) We could have a Thai Food and Good Food forum and delete any mention or Laos of Cambodian or other inferier cuisines other than the local stuff. I'm almost serious. Edited November 14, 2008 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I would like a soup sub forum, just for soups. yes, and a cheese forum and a biscuit forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I would like a soup sub forum, just for soups.yes, and a cheese forum and a biscuit forum. Just have one FOOD FORUM - Under it have all your subheadings - Thai, Indian, English, American etc. Seems to work in the FOOTBALL FORUM - and if we football fans can figure that one out, I am sure the more intelligenct conosir tipes on her can keep a food thread organised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) I have noticed this problem over the years now so I would like to suggest a solution. A new OTHER CUISINES food forum. If you want to talk Thai food, you use the Thai food forum. If you want to talk western food, you use the western food forum. But so many types of food people eat in Thailand do not fit into EITHER category! such as Chinese Persian Indian Mexican Malaysian Korean Japanese Vietnamese Burmese Russian etc., etc. ... OK, some of these are minority interests, but some of them are very popular here, for example Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. Every country with any type of culture has there own types of food so where does this list end ? Make a different category system Soups, Deserts Rice dish Seafood Pizzas beverages cheese biscuits ice creams dips (thais love their dips) etc. Edited November 14, 2008 by mc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Can we have a burger forum - somewhere we can put the 487 "best burger" threads? Same goes for pizza and Mexican. And tailor's shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Dude Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Why not have a Thai Food Forum....... and a Non Thai Food Forum. SORTED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Why not have a Thai Food Forum.......and a Non Thai Food Forum. SORTED Agreed. Then all you have to do is rename the existing Western food forum, no need to move existing topics around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Why not have a Thai Food Forum.......and a Non Thai Food Forum. SORTED And burgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 and a soup forum . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Big Mistake....It's a big mistake to read this before lunch. Now I am really hungry! Guess I'll have to look at one of the political threads, that should dampen my appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Good idea, I have just created International Food forum. Name: International Food Description: Global cousine except Thai and Western Food URL: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/International-Food-f136.html Cheers and Bon Apetite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice one, by the way the word "cuisine" in the description is spelt wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice one, by the way the word "cuisine" in the description is spelt wrong. Fixed, thanks for heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Oh and apetite is spelt apétit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Thank you for organizing the new International food forum! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Internationa...um-t222750.html Edited November 14, 2008 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice one, by the way the word "cuisine" in the description is spelt wrong. Actually, it is - or was - spelt wrongly. Pedantically speaking, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 intelligenct conosir tipes You had a beer while eating James? Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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