BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Im a new member to TV but not a new member to thailand. I have lived here many years and realised most of the farang i have met have married thais of working class or lower. As there are TV members from all walks of life (more than i could ever meet in real life) that have married or in a relationship with a thai im interested to get a true reflection of farang/thai relationships class wise. Im sure this website would give a more accurate account than the few farang/thai couples i meet around bkk. It might also be interesting if you stated what class you are according to the poll above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) most of the farang i have met have married thais of working class or lower. Lower? I hate this f#cking word. reason for edit: I forgot to say that I hate your poll/thread. "Underclass" ? What does it mean? People who rely on benefits are not "underclass", only people who lacks class are definitively "underclass" Edited January 9, 2009 by adjan jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt60 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 yeah right, I can see people flooding to do this. To what end ? What is the point ? Who gains what from your straw poll ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I think the poll is a little skewed. Do class and education go hand in hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuratJohn Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I really see no sence in this poll. Maybe my english isn't good enough or maybe I'm just missing something here can someone explain it to me? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I guess its the most accurate way to class. what other way? I just checked wiki prior to this poll for class definitions and thats how they explained it. I didnt have enough room to go into detail. The higher the education general the higher the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Who Cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuratJohn Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) I guess its the most accurate way to class. what other way?I just checked wiki prior to this poll for class definitions and thats how they explained it. I didnt have enough room to go into detail. The higher the education general the higher the class. I see edited for: just forget it Edited January 9, 2009 by SuratJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) most of the farang i have met have married thais of working class or lower. Lower? I hate this f#cking word. reason for edit: I forgot to say that I hate your poll/thread. "Underclass" ? What does it mean? People who rely on benefits are not "underclass", only people who lacks class are definitively "underclass" Not class as in social grace and mannerisms per say, rather economic class. I thought it was pretty straight forward. And yeah after 8 years of being here in Thailand I would say that's true of 80%+ of farang they marry down economically, rarely even, and rarer still up. A lil touchy about that. Did you marry a chilly farmer, from Wutdaphukaburi somewhere? Edited January 9, 2009 by Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt60 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What has it got to do with anybody else what class or education standard other peoples partners are ? At the best you will get the braggarts posting about their 'princesses' from the upper echelons. I suppose those that complain like me will be 'labelled' as well. Again I ask what is the point of this ? What are you trying to gain or achieve OP ? Why the fascination with other peoples private lives or business ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) Well my "partner" ranks well above "Upper Class". After all, even royalty bow down to a Goddess ! She's spurned advances from Princes and Presidents, and "wuvs me too mut" despite my lack of pedigree and the fact I'll probably come back in my next incarnation as a dust mite. I'm not sure why she wuvs me too mut, but ever since that day she saw me licking my eyebrows, she's been mine ! edit//:woot: and are two different things ! Edited January 9, 2009 by Kerryd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuratJohn Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What has it got to do with anybody else what class or education standard other peoples partners are ? At the best you will get the braggarts posting about their 'princesses' from the upper echelons. I suppose those that complain like me will be 'labelled' as well. Again I ask what is the point of this ? What are you trying to gain or achieve OP ? Why the fascination with other peoples private lives or business ? maybe he just likes statistics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt60 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ah well, lets sit back and see what happens, may provide for some entertainment. 7 out out of every 9 statistics are made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronz28 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If you want a caste system to classify people with you might want to move to India on the next plane out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) most of the farang i have met have married thais of working class or lower. Lower? I hate this f#cking word. reason for edit: I forgot to say that I hate your poll/thread. "Underclass" ? What does it mean? People who rely on benefits are not "underclass", only people who lacks class are definitively "underclass" Not class as in social grace and mannerisms per say, rather economic class. I thought it was pretty straight forward. And yeah after 8 years of being here in Thailand I would say that's true of 80%+ of farang they marry down economically, rarely even, and rarer still up. A lil touchy about that. Did you marry a chilly farmer, from Wutdaphukaburi somewhere? Are you implying that chilly farmers from Wutdaphukaburi are "underclass" and that, in some way, you are above them? Edited January 9, 2009 by adjan jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 What has it got to do with anybody else what class or education standard other peoples partners are ? At the best you will get the braggarts posting about their 'princesses' from the upper echelons. I suppose those that complain like me will be 'labelled' as well. Again I ask what is the point of this ? What are you trying to gain or achieve OP ? Why the fascination with other peoples private lives or business ? Hmmm i agree with huey people seem to get touchy. well my point is im interested to know like huey says farangs marry thais of a lower class than themselves. Its not common in the UK however it seems to be over here. If you feel offended or upset no need to take part. According to that poll im middle class my partner is working class however i live in a middle class village in bangkok yet the middle class thais arent very freindly to me. So is it true middle class thais dont like farang? is that why the majority of farang marry lower classes than themselves? Anyway just glancing at the poll i have realised that i must be wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 If you want a caste system to classify people with you might want to move to India on the next plane out. Mate i lived in india (well holidayed) for 6 months and trust me the caste system in thailand is almost as bad as in india. thats off topic anyhow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What are you trying to gain or achieve OP ? Exactly what He/She is getting, a reaction. It's a Troll thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Anyway just glancing at the poll i have realised that i must be wrong! Good. You're beginning to see the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I think the poll is a little skewed.Do class and education go hand in hand? Not at all, I have worked with many very well educated people who had absolutely no class at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 This being a topic that would normally be discussed in a pub, I am moving it to the forum "Farang Pub - fun, entertainment and Expat life" -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Anyway just glancing at the poll i have realised that i must be wrong! Good. You're beginning to see the light. Yes maybe im living in a bubble where everything is not as it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) It is a silly poll ... but what the heck But it is truly a faulty poll ... middle class = a degree? Middle upper class = advanced degrees? I know plenty of people with degrees that come from farming backgrounds and my partner doesn't have advanced degrees and comes from a relatively wealthy family. Edited January 9, 2009 by jdinasia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 This being a topic that would normally be discussed in a pub, I am moving it to the forum "Farang Pub - fun, entertainment and Expat life"-- Maestro Can you move it a little further... to the recycle bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) well as it got moved for the reason to end it. i will explain why i posted the thread I wanted to see of most TV members lie becuase they are on a hidden identity. I mean come on.....according to that poll most of you guys are married to upper class girls??? Yet most of the TV members either reside in pattaya or issan?? Says it all really doesnt it??? Edited January 9, 2009 by BygonKeaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 most of the TV members either reside in pattaya or issan?? Says it all really doesnt it??? Are you saying that Farangs who live in Pattaya or Isaan are ' Low Class ' ? What do you consider yourself to be, as if it matters, but for instance if it did, what class are you ? As a Troll, you are definately second class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 most of the TV members either reside in pattaya or issan?? Says it all really doesnt it??? Are you saying that Farangs who live in Pattaya or Isaan are ' Low Class ' ? What do you consider yourself to be, as if it matters, but for instance if it did, what class are you ? As a Troll, you are definately second class. no im saying tv members marry higher class thais. yet most live in pattaya(bar scene) or issan(poorest part of thailand) You do the maths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipse Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 This being a topic that would normally be discussed in a pub, I am moving it to the forum "Farang Pub - fun, entertainment and Expat life"-- Maestro Can you move it a little further... to the recycle bin I think it deserves to be in the Pub Toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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