Do Other Farangs Acknowledge You In Public?

[KunMatt]

I used to stay out in a village just outside of Aranyaprathet & the border of Cambodia & a few times have seen farangs out in the village where I stayed at & they smile at me like they know me from somewhere or look at me like 'let's talk in English & impress everyone' ... I'm sitting there like I ain't even see anyone cause they get the impression we should be buddies "just" because we both farang. They need to get off that bull & let me live my life, thinking we the same because we speak English ... Nope. I don't want to be your friend or hear about what you do in the states & plus I got family over here, while you just came to marry a bar girl. What we got in common, nothing. That's just me though. I'm a young one though I was around 20-23 living there, most falangs I seen where twice my age or older, only had one friend from out in the states from Oakland, Cali and he was a young one who was half kon Thai like me so we kicked it like that. Other than that I don't want to know you or drink a "chang" with you. Don't take it personal that's how I feel though.

Maybe you got caught up when writing that wandering mini-biography but did you realise the huge contradiction you made there??

[SuperstarStatus]

I used to stay out in a village just outside of Aranyaprathet & the border of Cambodia & a few times have seen farangs out in the village where I stayed at & they smile at me like they know me from somewhere or look at me like 'let's talk in English & impress everyone' ... I'm sitting there like I ain't even see anyone cause they get the impression we should be buddies "just" because we both farang. They need to get off that bull & let me live my life, thinking we the same because we speak English ... Nope. I don't want to be your friend or hear about what you do in the states & plus I got family over here, while you just came to marry a bar girl. What we got in common, nothing. That's just me though. I'm a young one though I was around 20-23 living there, most falangs I seen where twice my age or older, only had one friend from out in the states from Oakland, Cali and he was a young one who was half kon Thai like me so we kicked it like that. Other than that I don't want to know you or drink a "chang" with you. Don't take it personal that's how I feel though.

Maybe you got caught up when writing that wandering mini-biography but did you realise the huge contradiction you made there??

Lol if that little paragraph is a "bio" then I could add about 50 more pages in my 25 years of life. But what I'm saying is "I'm not trying to know you or even give you a reason for you to come over and talk to me because we both farang" I talked with my boy from Oakland on the strenght that his aunty was friends with my cousin and we met like that, & had the same type of lifestyle and both where young. I'm not interested in talking with a over weight Brit who's balding about what how hot Thai high school girls are & what sports teams I prefer in America.

[kikoman]

I live out in the sticks and only farang in my village, never made an effort to interact with any other farangs as most are like that poster that constantly complained about this thread being posted before, they have nothing else to do in life but disagree with ,what other members post.

Or want to talk politics, I have no time for either.

I once met an Australian man at a village fair and had a good conversation with him, only time in ten years.

I have become acquainted with a couple of posters on this forum that I enjoy posting with them as we have the same subjects in common.

I have a brother up north who's whole life is spent at the beer table with all the other farang in the vicinity,

I do not like that kind of existence.

Cheers

Edited May 30, 2010 by kikoman

[phutoie2]

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

[SuperstarStatus]

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

haha not at all. I didn't reply to this to talk bad about the thread starter or anyone feeling disrespected by other farangs not "winking" at you when you walk by each other. I just kind of gave him the "stuck up farangs" piont of view of why they might of not wanted to interact. But honestly I don't like the fact alot of farang are there to find a "love" that they can't afford or find in there own country, talk about how great thailand & the women are but talk bad about the Thai males, saying they are drunkin' lazy women abusers who got little penis who are not equal to farang. I see alot of that on these threads, alot of farang expect a Thai to stop everything in there life and answer questions and always smile, but you and I know that's not how humans are in any other country. That's why I don't talk with farang, probally could be a totally different reason from most but, it just bothers me, most farang use the country as there trash can and leave hardworking poor Thais to clean it up.

[kikoman]

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

Your post indicates that you are a prime example of why ,I chose not to interact with Farangs! Have nothing positive or of any substance to post about!

Cheers

[utneflyte]

I don't talk to foreigners dressed in business suits (of all ages), as when I did, the vast majority are here on business trip, so they just have one topic they want to talk about. I've been to the Dome in State Tower(?) once and after having to listen to a conversation on why everyone should have a Rolex, it reinforced my views of "business suit people in third world countries".

I find foreigners that respond to a "hello... what brings you to Thailand?", while at bars/clubs/starbucks are actually fun to talk to and make friends with (male and female). Is that so horrible? Of course, some run away when they see a foreigner talking to them.... which would explain why some move here (rejects of other countries/civilizations).

Just like any other country, you have your stuck-ups and so forth. But from what I seen, anything between the high-class and backpackers actually have something to talk about.

I've only been here for 6 months, and leaving Thailand in 6 more months. What I like about Bangkok, is you can have a 30 Baht meal on the street all the way up to 3000 Baht and everything in between. Just like the people...

[spud1]

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

haha not at all. I didn't reply to this to talk bad about the thread starter or anyone feeling disrespected by other farangs not "winking" at you when you walk by each other. I just kind of gave him the "stuck up farangs" piont of view of why they might of not wanted to interact. But honestly I don't like the fact alot of farang are there to find a "love" that they can't afford or find in there own country, talk about how great thailand & the women are but talk bad about the Thai males, saying they are drunkin' lazy women abusers who got little penis who are not equal to farang. I see alot of that on these threads, alot of farang expect a Thai to stop everything in there life and answer questions and always smile, but you and I know that's not how humans are in any other country. That's why I don't talk with farang, probally could be a totally different reason from most but, it just bothers me, most farang use the country as there trash can and leave hardworking poor Thais to clean it up.

I don't think anyones taking the bait pal,so be a good little boy and run along.

[sanook2me]

This thread is great... so many opinions and it just proves everyone is different.

For me, I think there is a confusion between a simple nod or hello and keep on moving in your direction, which is polite in any soceity to the please stop and talk and become friends and exchange stories.

It makes me a little mad inside when people ignore the nod or hello...There is a time and place...if you are in Khao Sarn Rd/ Sukumvit you woud not...but when in Nakon Nowhere...why would you not?

It's just bad manners and rudeness....no matter what nationality you are..

As for SuperstarStatus

I'm not interested in talking with a over weight Brit who's balding about what how hot Thai high school girls are & what sports teams I prefer in America.

Brit bashing is great.... you're right we are over weight and bald I see so many of us and Thai high school girls are hot! no arguement...but you lost me on sports teams and America? You mean football right?

[jdinasia]

This thread is great... so many opinions and it just proves everyone is different.

For me, I think there is a confusion between a simple nod or hello and keep on moving in your direction, which is polite in any soceity to the please stop and talk and become friends and exchange stories.

It makes me a little mad inside when people ignore the nod or hello...There is a time and place...if you are in Khao Sarn Rd/ Sukumvit you woud not...but when in Nakon Nowhere...why would you not?

It's just bad manners and rudeness....no matter what nationality you are..

As for SuperstarStatus

I'm not interested in talking with a over weight Brit who's balding about what how hot Thai high school girls are & what sports teams I prefer in America.

Brit bashing is great.... you're right we are over weight and bald I see so many of us and Thai high school girls are hot! no arguement...but you lost me on sports teams and America? You mean football right?

Actually I think you have it backwards --- in KSR why would you not? Where you live it makes sense to be more conservative in making contacts. The last thing I want is to eet some needy, near psychotic local farang. Near home it makes much more sense just to give it time, .... and yes appearance counts!

[SuperstarStatus]

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

haha not at all. I didn't reply to this to talk bad about the thread starter or anyone feeling disrespected by other farangs not "winking" at you when you walk by each other. I just kind of gave him the "stuck up farangs" piont of view of why they might of not wanted to interact. But honestly I don't like the fact alot of farang are there to find a "love" that they can't afford or find in there own country, talk about how great thailand & the women are but talk bad about the Thai males, saying they are drunkin' lazy women abusers who got little penis who are not equal to farang. I see alot of that on these threads, alot of farang expect a Thai to stop everything in there life and answer questions and always smile, but you and I know that's not how humans are in any other country. That's why I don't talk with farang, probally could be a totally different reason from most but, it just bothers me, most farang use the country as there trash can and leave hardworking poor Thais to clean it up.

I don't think anyones taking the bait pal,so be a good little boy and run along.

What bait? Lol there's been so many times a farang will get a confidence boost in seeing another, & I'm not one into supporting it lol. Now you move along my farang "friend"

[SuperstarStatus]

This thread is great... so many opinions and it just proves everyone is different.

For me, I think there is a confusion between a simple nod or hello and keep on moving in your direction, which is polite in any soceity to the please stop and talk and become friends and exchange stories.

It makes me a little mad inside when people ignore the nod or hello...There is a time and place...if you are in Khao Sarn Rd/ Sukumvit you woud not...but when in Nakon Nowhere...why would you not?

It's just bad manners and rudeness....no matter what nationality you are..

As for SuperstarStatus

I'm not interested in talking with a over weight Brit who's balding about what how hot Thai high school girls are & what sports teams I prefer in America.

Brit bashing is great.... you're right we are over weight and bald I see so many of us and Thai high school girls are hot! no arguement...but you lost me on sports teams and America? You mean football right?

I won't cancle out all Brit, I'll say American, Aussie, sweeds, ect. Football? Sure. I'm American so Baseball & Basketball is the topic. Like I said, I don't want to know you, your up bringing or how much the 3 story house for your wifes parents cost, or how much Taksin is a evil person (which he is) or how much land you bought for grandma. You get the piont my buddy?

[SuperstarStatus]

To all who take offense to what my opinion is, please do. Keep hitting the langauge books, jumping into foriegn politics, buying land, marrying 3 differnet Thai girls, and eating fried rice everyday like you have been doing it since day one. Keep trying to be all the Thai you can be. Keep turning into the "Thai men" you hate & talk bad about so much. Lol! That's just how I see it. Don't like it? Who cares. But you can't tell me I'm not right. You farangs will sell your last item, & cut off your 'blood family' to fit into to the Thai lifestyle.

This should be a whole new topic lol.

"why do farangs move to Thailand and want to be Thai" lol! "then cry cause another farang won't nod his head"

[spud1]

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

haha not at all. I didn't reply to this to talk bad about the thread starter or anyone feeling disrespected by other farangs not "winking" at you when you walk by each other. I just kind of gave him the "stuck up farangs" piont of view of why they might of not wanted to interact. But honestly I don't like the fact alot of farang are there to find a "love" that they can't afford or find in there own country, talk about how great thailand & the women are but talk bad about the Thai males, saying they are drunkin' lazy women abusers who got little penis who are not equal to farang. I see alot of that on these threads, alot of farang expect a Thai to stop everything in there life and answer questions and always smile, but you and I know that's not how humans are in any other country. That's why I don't talk with farang, probally could be a totally different reason from most but, it just bothers me, most farang use the country as there trash can and leave hardworking poor Thais to clean it up.

I don't think anyones taking the bait pal,so be a good little boy and run along.

What bait? Lol there's been so many times a farang will get a confidence boost in seeing another, & I'm not one into supporting it lol. Now you move along my farang "friend"

Yes I,m a farang has you put it.Now what's your reason for being on this thread.

[dumball]

'SuperstarStatus' date='2010-05-30 12:13:54' '3653240']

'spud1' post='3653043' date='2010-05-30 11:52:42']'SuperstarStatus' '3652832' date='2010-05-30 09:14:56']

Maybe you should meet for a 'Chung' with that pompous pratt who posted before yours.

You both sound a bundle of laughs.

haha not at all. I didn't reply to this to talk bad about the thread starter or anyone feeling disrespected by other farangs not "winking" at you when you walk by each other. I just kind of gave him the "stuck up farangs" piont of view of why they might of not wanted to interact. But honestly I don't like the fact alot of farang are there to find a "love" that they can't afford or find in there own country, talk about how great thailand & the women are but talk bad about the Thai males, saying they are drunkin' lazy women abusers who got little penis who are not equal to farang. I see alot of that on these threads, alot of farang expect a Thai to stop everything in there life and answer questions and always smile, but you and I know that's not how humans are in any other country. That's why I don't talk with farang, probally could be a totally different reason from most but, it just bothers me, most farang use the country as there trash can and leave hardworking poor Thais to clean it up.

I don't think anyones taking the bait pal,so be a good little boy and run along.

What bait? Lol there's been so many times a farang will get a confidence boost in seeing another, & I'm not one into supporting it lol. Now you move along my farang "friend"

[/quote

Quite the hostile aura displayed in some of these posts , what is easier than showing a modicum of civility ?

[SuperstarStatus]

haha not at all. I didn't reply to this to talk bad about the thread starter or anyone feeling disrespected by other farangs not "winking" at you when you walk by each other. I just kind of gave him the "stuck up farangs" piont of view of why they might of not wanted to interact. But honestly I don't like the fact alot of farang are there to find a "love" that they can't afford or find in there own country, talk about how great thailand & the women are but talk bad about the Thai males, saying they are drunkin' lazy women abusers who got little penis who are not equal to farang. I see alot of that on these threads, alot of farang expect a Thai to stop everything in there life and answer questions and always smile, but you and I know that's not how humans are in any other country. That's why I don't talk with farang, probally could be a totally different reason from most but, it just bothers me, most farang use the country as there trash can and leave hardworking poor Thais to clean it up.

I don't think anyones taking the bait pal,so be a good little boy and run along.

What bait? Lol there's been so many times a farang will get a confidence boost in seeing another, & I'm not one into supporting it lol. Now you move along my farang "friend"

[/quote

Quite the hostile aura displayed in some of these posts , what is easier than showing a modicum of civility ?

I'm not being uncivil, I haven't swore, I'm calling it how it is, on "why I wouldn't be one to acknowledge another farang" that was the topic right? And the post & other curious farangs got one single honest opinion.

[watcher101]

To all who take offense to what my opinion is, please do. Keep hitting the langauge books, jumping into foriegn politics, buying land, marrying 3 differnet Thai girls, and eating fried rice everyday like you have been doing it since day one. Keep trying to be all the Thai you can be. Keep turning into the "Thai men" you hate & talk bad about so much. Lol! That's just how I see it. Don't like it? Who cares. But you can't tell me I'm not right. You farangs will sell your last item, & cut off your 'blood family' to fit into to the Thai lifestyle.

This should be a whole new topic lol.

"why do farangs move to Thailand and want to be Thai" lol! "then cry cause another farang won't nod his head"

You know I can't really disagree with all that... it's interesting though, what you have just described a kind of sub species of western male "I wannabe Thai" so common to Thailand and other parts of rural Asia… I have also come encountered them.

Depending on the location and the circumstances, I have no problem being courteous with people I pass on the pavement or in the shopping aisle whether it's a smile, nod or a "hi" and carry on about my own business. But I wouldn't go out of my way to go across the street just to make a point of acknowledging every Johnny Farang I pass in Bangkok, that's being just plain weird.

[neverdie]

The other day I encountered a foriegner @ a shopping centre, as I approached him with this thread fresh in my head, I managed a quick smile but @ the same time I increased my volicity in order to make the passing quick but pleasant. It almost ended in disaster as my trolley picked up the death wobbles and I had a brief tank slapper before I bounced off the shelf on the left hand side before colliding with a pile of buckets which went flying down the isle and nearly cleaned up half a dozen thai workers .

Anyway, now ive tried both ways & I think I will stick to my previous manner of ignoring all people in the future, its safer for the shop wokers that way

[SuperstarStatus]

To all who take offense to what my opinion is, please do. Keep hitting the langauge books, jumping into foriegn politics, buying land, marrying 3 differnet Thai girls, and eating fried rice everyday like you have been doing it since day one. Keep trying to be all the Thai you can be. Keep turning into the "Thai men" you hate & talk bad about so much. Lol! That's just how I see it. Don't like it? Who cares. But you can't tell me I'm not right. You farangs will sell your last item, & cut off your 'blood family' to fit into to the Thai lifestyle.

This should be a whole new topic lol.

"why do farangs move to Thailand and want to be Thai" lol! "then cry cause another farang won't nod his head"

You know I can't really disagree with all that... it's interesting though, what you have just described a kind of sub species of western male "I wannabe Thai" so common to Thailand and other parts of rural Asia… I have also come encountered them.

Depending on the location and the circumstances, I have no problem being courteous with people I pass on the pavement or in the shopping aisle whether it's a smile, nod or a "hi" and carry on about my own business. But I wouldn't go out of my way to go across the street just to make a point of acknowledging every Johnny Farang I pass in Bangkok, that's being just plain weird.

Thank you. I really think my opioions & thoughts comes with my age (25) & experiances I had in Thailand. I think there are some geniune farangs out there with no evil intentions, but it just sickened me to go to pattaya my first time @ 20 with my family and it swarmed with old, rude, drunk farang men, gagaing @ every Thai girl on the sand. I mean I look & stare too, but I just find it different & feel I belong there where as a white mans roots comes from a white country. And honestly I can't relate to these other farangs because of the age difference & interests, I didn't even really talk with to many farangs @ ABAC when I was going to school for a bit.

[Geekfreaklover]

Out in the sticks on rare occasions I've observed a "I'm the only farang in the village" (welsh accent) mentality that can be compromised by traveling farangs making donations to their sweetheart's families, sight seeing or whatever they do on short visits. In the provincial towns it is hit and miss whether farangs acknowledge each other or not. Usually they do. Sometimes the farang's partner has a part to play in the husbands being timid -"don't speak other farang get idea too mutt." Some rural farangs are like mushrooms. Kept in the dark and fed on crap... Whilst in the cities it is sometimes plesent sometimes disturbing to have people nod and smile at you on the pretext that you may speak a similar language. Depends what mood you are in and who they are. No harm in nodding and smiling back though. Live and let live methinks.

What I can't stand is the Thai experts that tend to corner me all over the country, mostly in bars, and educate me with their fountain of buffalo crap.

Edited May 30, 2010 by Geekfreaklover

[473geo]

To all who take offense to what my opinion is, please do. Keep hitting the langauge books, jumping into foriegn politics, buying land, marrying 3 differnet Thai girls, and eating fried rice everyday like you have been doing it since day one. Keep trying to be all the Thai you can be. Keep turning into the "Thai men" you hate & talk bad about so much. Lol! That's just how I see it. Don't like it? Who cares. But you can't tell me I'm not right. You farangs will sell your last item, & cut off your 'blood family' to fit into to the Thai lifestyle.

This should be a whole new topic lol.

"why do farangs move to Thailand and want to be Thai" lol! "then cry cause another farang won't nod his head"

You know I can't really disagree with all that... it's interesting though, what you have just described a kind of sub species of western male "I wannabe Thai" so common to Thailand and other parts of rural Asia… I have also come encountered them.

Depending on the location and the circumstances, I have no problem being courteous with people I pass on the pavement or in the shopping aisle whether it's a smile, nod or a "hi" and carry on about my own business. But I wouldn't go out of my way to go across the street just to make a point of acknowledging every Johnny Farang I pass in Bangkok, that's being just plain weird.

Do you know anybody who does?

On the I wanna be Thai............you guys so miss the point.......after 30 years of working in high stress employment.......is it just possible that some may really enjoy an alternative easily affordable low stress lifestyle which Thailand provides?

[473geo]

The other day I encountered a foriegner @ a shopping centre, as I approached him with this thread fresh in my head, I managed a quick smile but @ the same time I increased my volicity in order to make the passing quick but pleasant. It almost ended in disaster as my trolley picked up the death wobbles and I had a brief tank slapper before I bounced off the shelf on the left hand side before colliding with a pile of buckets which went flying down the isle and nearly cleaned up half a dozen thai workers .

Anyway, now ive tried both ways & I think I will stick to my previous manner of ignoring all people in the future, its safer for the shop wokers that way

Funny ND

Please don't start to acknowlege other bike riders........

[jubby]

Out in the sticks on rare occasions I've observed a "I'm the only farang in the village" (welsh accent) mentality that can be compromised by traveling farangs making donations to their sweetheart's families, sight seeing or whatever they do on short visits. In the provincial towns it is hit and miss whether farangs acknowledge each other or not. Usually they do. Sometimes the farang's partner has a part to play in the husbands being timid -"don't speak other farang get idea too mutt." Some rural farangs are like mushrooms. Kept in the dark and fed on crap... Whilst in the cities it is sometimes plesent sometimes disturbing to have people nod and smile at you on the pretext that you may speak a similar language. Depends what mood you are in and who they are. No harm in nodding and smiling back though. Live and let live methinks.

What I can't stand is the Thai experts that tend to corner me all over the country, mostly in bars, and educate me with their fountain of buffalo crap.

Its so sad but True .

[473geo]

Out in the sticks on rare occasions I've observed a "I'm the only farang in the village" (welsh accent) mentality that can be compromised by traveling farangs making donations to their sweetheart's families, sight seeing or whatever they do on short visits. In the provincial towns it is hit and miss whether farangs acknowledge each other or not. Usually they do. Sometimes the farang's partner has a part to play in the husbands being timid -"don't speak other farang get idea too mutt." Some rural farangs are like mushrooms. Kept in the dark and fed on crap... Whilst in the cities it is sometimes plesent sometimes disturbing to have people nod and smile at you on the pretext that you may speak a similar language. Depends what mood you are in and who they are. No harm in nodding and smiling back though. Live and let live methinks.

What I can't stand is the Thai experts that tend to corner me all over the country, mostly in bars, and educate me with their fountain of buffalo crap.

Its so sad but True .

Being a condescending 'know it all' probably makes life almost too difficult to bear at times for some of you.....

[ALFREDO]

Well, I am usualy a friendly guy and give anybody, special other "falangs" a greeting smile and a hello, when nearby.

Seldom it comes to more than that and maybe good so.

Last weekend, I was in the Kfc Rest. of the Chayaphum city LOTUS, my young boy and his friend played upstairs in the childrens corner,

so I ate alone.

A Westerner came in, I was sitting near the door and approached me at my table with, "Hot, so hot here!"

It seemed he wanted to talk, he sat down on my table to cool down with the Aircon as he said, did nothing order.

He was a German, in his early 60is and as I was Austrian the talking was easy.

After some small talk he talked about that he is here in Chayaphum for a visit, staying in a friends appartement who would come in some days.

He said his bag had been stolen with his money, Atm cards and mobile.

Later he asked if I could help him with some money, 600-1000 Baht?

He was dressed well, nothing out of order, was fresh shaved, only the teeth were completely over the hill!

I tried to talk me out of that situation, but he knew always some reason why it could be same he said.

Now later, with more time for thinking, I realise, some answers to my questions could be challenged.

Anyway, I gave him the 1.000 B. also I felt I throw now 1.000 B. away.

He later came up to the childrens playground and food corner and drank a softdrink, paid with my card there.

He even went to my car and helped me with my shopping.

We changed notes with our names, e-mail add. and my Bankaccount and ?

Now a by by, to my money?

Until now, 3 weeks? no money on my Bankaccount. The outcome, if a guy in possible real trouble approaches me next time, it will be a NO, NO!

I should have known better, coming back now to Chayaphum. Will I see him again?

[hhgz]

I generally mind my own business and, if a fellow farang ran towards me, waving his arms, yelling "Hey, hi, ho!", I'd run the other way.

[elkangorito]

QUOTE (elkangorito @ 2010-05-22 21:40:59) Anyway, this is an 'off topic' debate. I suggest that the OP link his discussion to the 'old' thread. It will not be ignored if what he/she has to say is 'new' & relevant.

Here is the last posting in the thread Thailand Forum

by TAWP:

4 replies from you so far, keep it up and you'll get my thread included in the weekly newsletter that's emailed out to everyone!

And 99% of people are not going to read through 7 pages of 150 posts from 1 year ago and add a decent reply that anybody can reference now, so let it go. If a mod thinks there is any point appended this to that old thread and killing this discussion it's their call.

Despite your delusion of authority, you're not a mod are you??

I do believe that this is now page seven of the regurgitated original thread, is it not?

Edited June 13, 2010 by elkangorito

[KunMatt]

I do believe that this is now page seven of the regurgitated original thread, is it not?

It is, which just means that it was a justified thread as nobody had replied to the other thread you always refererence in over a year.

Im sure the point of a community forum is for members to post and discuss their views which this thread has encouraged so what is your problem now?

You claim to be a "boundary pusher" but all you really are is a miserable old git with nothing better to do but to complain and beef in many threads. I only seem to see posts from arguing with other members about their posts! If anything needs to be moderated its your behaviour on this board and the erroneous replies you constantly litter this forum with.

[bkkbrad]

Can be very dangerous to smile back, there are a lot of weirdos out there.

You make eye contact and the next moment you have some <deleted> telling you his complete life history.

His wife has run away and taken the house and his 8 kids.

He was a fighter pilot till 8 years ago, but has not worked since.

He only has 500 dollars left to his name.

and then he starts talking politics..

Go Away !!!

Most people are not like that, but it has happened to me twice in the past month!

(edit: both times in Pattaya)

You're not wrong..haha

Looking at things from another view...my wife has a circle of thai friends in England, and it has got to the stage now that she doesn't want any more thai friends. So when she is out in town and she sees someone who appears to be thai or she hears someone speaking thai then she does her best to avoid eye contact. Although she does have a big old stare once she thinks they cannot see her. This is could be the same reason why some of the farangs try to avoid acknowledging another farang. Personally if I get a nod or a smile then you will get one back, but I won't be the one to give a nod or smile first.

[random]

Is this op a joke?

boo hoo. some farangs ignored me haha, well i would say if 10 did ignore you then that must say more about the way you look than it says about them, and then you accuse one of being some sort of deviant for preferring to eat his donut rather than acknowledge you, are you so special that people should acknowledge you?

Why on earth should people acknowledge you because they are the same race? and then get abused by you when they don't, and you called my thread pointless at least my thread had not been done a thousand times, learn how to use the search function.