JurgenG Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Not economically or military, but culturally ? I see young people in Thailand now turning to Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong .... for the new trends. Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands. Is there really something going on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachachacha Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 We never did matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 We never did matter seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) It's mixed. http://thaibeliebers.com/forums/ http://jbieberthailand.com/forums/ Edited April 6, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 It is probably due to the fact that Thais can relate more to other South East Asian cultures than with Westerners. The same goes for us. How many of you can stomach those Thai TV dramas? That is mostly because we can`t relate with the charactors and behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hollywood movies of the international blockbuster type variety still appear quite dominant here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 "Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands." And why shouldn't they be? Thailand is in Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timthai Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I beg to differ... Go to the theatre (anywhere outside the tourist hub) and a 12 cinema complex may have 4 cinemas showing a Hollywood film. Last weekend, we went to Esplanade... Of the 15 cinemas, there were 2 showing western movies. Admittedly Part 3 of the King Naresuan was out, so at least 6 cinemas were showing that, but all we could get a ticket for in a session time without waiting 2 hours was some animated kids movie. There were 3 Hollywood titles listed, but they were all rotating in the same cinema. (we couldn't even get a ticket to see King Naresuan!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You cite an exception, when that nationalistic propaganda film is showing. That is not typical by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Did we ever matter in a country that's had no great western influence at all? I think that 'we' (as in westerners) have an overweening idea of our own importance. Edited April 6, 2011 by endure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallyrd Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Did we ever matter in a country that's had no great western influence at all? I think that 'we' (as in westerners) have an overweening idea of our own importance. "...overweening....." What on earth do you mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Did we ever matter in a country that's had no great western influence at all? I think that 'we' (as in westerners) have an overweening idea of our own importance. "...overweening....." What on earth do you mean! he meant "our weenies are not that much bigger" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) OP: "I see young people in Thailand now turning to Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong .... for the new trends. Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands." Of course they do; they're still in Asia and they understand the culture better than the one in Spain, Munich, Italy, New York or London. Next to that, it's easier to get a visa for an Asian country than for a Western country, apart from the higher travel costs and distances. But, at the same time they swallow western culture as much as Asian with their fascinating tools they have nowadays. Europe and US are very close by means of Social Media and Internet. LaoPo Edited April 6, 2011 by LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaroni man Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hollywood movies of the international blockbuster type variety still appear quite dominant here. i always thought that it was great that the local samui cinima showed soundtrack hollywood movies and did my best to make sure my family supported the theater by going to the movies every week. The owner of the theater has now changed policy and will no longer be offering soundtrack or hollywood movies. I will not allow my children to watch most of the thai movies screening so he has lost my business and imho i dont think he cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 "Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands." And why shouldn't they be? Thailand is in Asia. Because "familiarity breeds contempt". That's why, after all, I like Thai people more than I do English, Germans, or most other Europeans, except Italians and Dutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Some on here may wish that one day Thailand has fully adopted USA culture/ideals and made it there own. Then who would want to come here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Did we ever matter in a country that's had no great western influence at all? I think that 'we' (as in westerners) have an overweening idea of our own importance. "...overweening....." What on earth do you mean! he meant "our weenies are not that much bigger" :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 "Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands." And why shouldn't they be? Thailand is in Asia. Because "familiarity breeds contempt". That's why, after all, I like Thai people more than I do English, Germans, or most other Europeans, except Italians and Dutch. Try spending the night in a bus packed with Italians who insist to sing during the whole trip. One or two italians, it's ok. More, it's trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ooooooh soooleeeee mioooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) another ego stroking thread.... how insecure are you blokes? yes, you are loved. Edited April 7, 2011 by samran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 "Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands." And why shouldn't they be? Thailand is in Asia. Because "familiarity breeds contempt". That's why, after all, I like Thai people more than I do English, Germans, or most other Europeans, except Italians and Dutch. Try spending the night in a bus packed with Italians who insist to sing during the whole trip. One or two italians, it's ok. More, it's trouble Depends on what they're singing. Faccetta nera? I do remember, however, being stuck on a train from London to Stirling and having a mob of soccer thugs go through the cars terrorizng everyone. And I can't count how many times I've been trapped on a German train just wishing one person had taken a bath or shower that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 another ego stroking thread.... how insecure are you blokes? yes, you are loved. Are you Italian ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKvampire Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 What a huge generalisation to question if ALL of western culture "matters". Fact is the interest in Sport and particularly Football in the UK is huge and with regard to liking or disliking certain western nationalities thats a different argument. It does amaze me how some "westerners" react to someone on first meeting another "westerner" when discovering their nationality. Prejudice is rife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 "Soap opera actors, singers, people who really matter for the new generations, they are Asian, not westerners. Same for the trendy brands." And why shouldn't they be? Thailand is in Asia. Because "familiarity breeds contempt". That's why, after all, I like Thai people more than I do English, Germans, or most other Europeans, except Italians and Dutch. I don't discriminate; I hate all of you equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 another ego stroking thread.... how insecure are you blokes? yes, you are loved. Aren't you loved then by those close to you ? I know I am. No need for complete strangers to love me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 another ego stroking thread.... how insecure are you blokes? yes, you are loved. Quite the sex beast aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 We never did matter seconded been here 12 years, yes i totally agree !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Sorry, don't agree at all. For the previous generation, America had a huge influence. Just listen to the the music, they were stuck in the 70's. Then a sudden jump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Actually, it would be nice if we had a music forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangrakBob Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Who needs love when the sandwiches are wicked and they know you at the Mac store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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