webfact Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Well I know the word Alien and it is used to describe a human which does not belong to a country or is from outer space... One question nags me. I met with lot of guys not only from Canada, England, USA, Australia who are offended by the word "alien" Are you a "foreigner" or an "alien" in in Thailand? What is actually the difference. Alien is the official word? Foreigner the polite expression? In the newspapers tourists are always "foreigners".... So, I am an alien, because I am on a 1y extension? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I usually get called farang. Getting offended here by such things will only drive you crazy. I don't mind alien, sounds like I have special mysterious powers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) From a legal perspective in respect of the proper noun that is used formally in thai law, official documents(banking etc...) you will read the word ชาวต่างประเทศ used most often. This means foreigner which is also a synonym for alien. Edited March 29, 2009 by kiakaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Definately Alien and not Farang. Pictured below is one I saw at the Chiang Mai Immigration office signing in for the 90 day visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Alien? Foreigner? Both fairly decent bands in their day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Dont give flying fxxk what i am called as long as the baht goes up to 70 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop_corn Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 hahahahahaha... lol! How can offend me something that is a fact? I'm not Thai, I have no problem with that, actually, is good Alien? it's a funny word, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G54 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm a foreign alien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) Cartman Gets an Anal Probe Episode 101 (Original Air Date: Aug 13, 1997) While the boys are waiting for the school bus, Cartman explains the odd nightmare he had the previous night involving alien visitors abducting him from his bed. Meanwhile Kyle and Stan try to convince Cartman that the dream was in fact a reality. http://www.southparkstudios.com/guide/101/ Edited March 29, 2009 by mahtin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamx Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Canadian immigration uses the word 'alien' too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantheembalmer Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Either will do. I've certainly been called a lot worse, and I just take it all with a pinch of salt, as any grown-up should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surface Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Well I know the word Alien and it is used to describe a humanwhich does not belong to a country or is from outer space... So how many humans you have met from outer space? Do you usually meet them on lower Sukhumvit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BygonKeaw Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 what are reptilians called in thailand then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryalleman Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I even prefer Alien over foreigner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFIT Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Alien is formal, foreigner is fine for use in newspapers, but hate " Farang" it is a slang word for Caucasian ( Whitey! ) and is no different than "Chink" for Asians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_hippo Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Foreigner? FOREIGNER? I am English and we English are never foreigners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 My Japanese ID card is referred to as "Alien Registration Card" and it's number is needed in most forms at banks, immigration, city council. It has "Certification of Alien Registration" written on it. There is no word for farang. Gaijin is used for all foreigners (black, white, Arab, Chinese). Gai-koku = Foreign country Gai-jin = citizen of foreigner country Nihon-jin = Japanese Australia-jin = Australian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Once I got a stamp in my work permit that I was granted a provisional extension by THE ALIEN OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL DIVISION. It amused me so much that I never forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here in Korea I have my "Certificate of alien registration". In Malaysia I had my "Alien registration card". So alien is what I am, but foreigner is fine and I don't take umbrage at farang. I've also been a Limey, a Gringo and a Gai-jin but I guess my favourite just has to be han-some man. btw my alien registration card in Malaysia allowed me to use the Malaysian passport channels at KL. Don't know if the same applies here but the immigration at Incheon is so speedy it's hardly worth finding out. Shame Thailand doesn't do a similar thing, in addition to slipping through the airport quicker you don't have to carry your passport with you. But then Thailand doesn't want us bluddy foreigners anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMaiDee Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 what are reptilians called in thailand then?? They are called "Politicians" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 My Thai wife has Japanese "Alien Card", re-entry permit on her 3 years visa and can use Japanese passport lane at airports. Now, she can see, while being called akin of "farang" herself, she can still have the benefit of using Japanese passport facilities. I asked her, how would she feel if she had to go to Immigration every year and report her address every 3 months - she said "now way, why would someone do that to me?". Haha, who does that every day to everyone on their soil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 what are reptilians called in thailand then?? They are called "Politicians" Excuse me but my client's, the International Association of Reptiles, wish it known that they take extreme offense to the suggestion that any of their honorable members be considered in the same light as politicians of any race, creed, gender or species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here in Korea I have my "Certificate of alien registration".In Malaysia I had my "Alien registration card". So alien is what I am, but foreigner is fine and I don't take umbrage at farang. I've also been a Limey, a Gringo and a Gai-jin but I guess my favourite just has to be han-some man. btw my alien registration card in Malaysia allowed me to use the Malaysian passport channels at KL. Don't know if the same applies here but the immigration at Incheon is so speedy it's hardly worth finding out. Shame Thailand doesn't do a similar thing, in addition to slipping through the airport quicker you don't have to carry your passport with you. But then Thailand doesn't want us bluddy foreigners anyway. But then Thailand doesn't want us bluddy foreigners anyway. Sad but (almost) true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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