Why Do Foreigners Criticize Thailand?

[Felix Lynn]

On the next Thailand Today,

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand? The answer: On the next Thailand Today…

Also, a new tempting method of drugging and robbing unsuspecting “Johns...” Well, maybe tempting for some and maybe nauseating for others.

That and the rebroadcast of my interview with Bangkok’s own certified hypno-therapist John Krukowski, on the next Thailand Today, each weekday at 3pm, 9pm, 3am, and 9am, only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

[cdnvic]

Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

It's the media's fault

cv

[Jai Dee]

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand? The answer: On the next Thailand Today…

I'd like to see a transcript of that posted as a thread here... it would make for interesting reading (and replies... )

[Felix Lynn]

Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

It's the media's fault

cv

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Right! I'm just glad internet radio hosts aren't consider "real" media.

[Boon Mee]

Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

It's the media's fault

cv

Which media?

The Lamestream Media?

[Neeranam]

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

Felix, farang criticize Thailand due to FEAR.

Perhaps your question should be "why do farang FEAR Thailand?"

I can see why the guy, who was a accountant for tescos for 30 years in Bognor Regis, has a fear and has to constantly criticize the Thais' ways of doing things.

It seems to me that it is the retired guy who do all the criticizing, as they have been so narrow-minded over so many years. They decide to take a "huge risk" and move to Thailand and expect the Thais to want to eat yorkshire puddings and drink Thaekstons 'Old peculiar'. These guys are SCARED.

[GuestHouse]

That people criticize should not be seen as a necessarily bad thing.

I'm critical of the things I care about. Road Safety, Corruption, Educational Standards, Standards of Service.

Nothing that could not be improved and nothing that if improved would not benefit everyone in Thailand.

[meemiathai]

Because they love Thailand!

??

"Tom Tom where you go last night,

I love muang thai,

I like patpong.."

[Neeranam]

Frelix,

What's going on with the radio Bangkok?

Have you been given the boot?

There is a new guy on now and his music is good - never heard most of it before, but sounds good.

[The Gentleman Scamp]

Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

It's the media's fault

cv

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It's OUR fault.

[Buff-horns]

they were never colonised so they dont know the right way of doings things eh ?

[GuestHouse]

No but Thailand was a Vassal State of the Japanese.

[Erwin1011]

No but Thailand was a Vassal State of the Japanese.

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As it was to the Chinese Emperors in the past and seems to move in that direction again recently...

[britmaveric]

Sadly most people compare Thailand to what they know. This comparison naturally will cause whinges.

[CMguy]

That people criticize should not be seen as a necessarily bad thing.

I'm critical of the things I care about. Road Safety, Corruption, Educational Standards, Standards of Service..........

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I agree if we are'nt critical of the things that matter to us there is a much greater chance of them deteriorating than improving.

Constructive criticism can be a good thing if it is conveyed properly, has the potential to result in improvement and the party on the recieving end of the criticism is receptive to it.

However sometimes people will criticize things and people just to feel they or their ideas are superior.

[RDN]

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

Felix, farang criticize Thailand due to FEAR.

Perhaps your question should be "why do farang FEAR Thailand?"

I can see why the guy, who was a accountant for tescos for 30 years in Bognor Regis, has a fear and has to constantly criticize the Thais' ways of doing things.

It seems to me that it is the retired guy who do all the criticizing, as they have been so narrow-minded over so many years. They decide to take a "huge risk" and move to Thailand and expect the Thais to want to eat yorkshire puddings and drink Thaekstons 'Old peculiar'. These guys are SCARED.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you Thai, Neeranam (="Anonymous")? You do post some rubbish at times.

The actual reason, as most posters have said, is because we care about the place.

[The Gentleman Scamp]

they were never colonised so they dont know the right way of doings things eh ?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

A very interesting point Buffy.

[Felix Lynn]

Let's get this back on topic: It's THAILAND TODAY!

3pm, 9pm, 3am, 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

[britmaveric]

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

Felix, farang criticize Thailand due to FEAR.

Perhaps your question should be "why do farang FEAR Thailand?"

I can see why the guy, who was a accountant for tescos for 30 years in Bognor Regis, has a fear and has to constantly criticize the Thais' ways of doing things.

It seems to me that it is the retired guy who do all the criticizing, as they have been so narrow-minded over so many years. They decide to take a "huge risk" and move to Thailand and expect the Thais to want to eat yorkshire puddings and drink Thaekstons 'Old peculiar'. These guys are SCARED.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you Thai, Neeranam (="Anonymous")? You do post some rubbish at times.

The actual reason, as most posters have said, is because we care about the place.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This true or why else would someone want/strive to live in a place they hate so much?

[RDN]

Let's get this back on topic: It's THAILAND TODAY! 

3pm, 9pm, 3am, 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

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It IS on topic Felix!

And thanks for admitting that you have now changed your name to "Shirley Crazy".

[sendbaht]

Ever notice that most folks the really "hate" the country they are born in and grew up in hate thailand too.

When I hear somesone talking down LOS I politely ask, where are you from? They say, USA, Europe, oh, how was that, "oh I hated it" I just smile knowen that they hate life itself, so it comes down to "you take you with you"

[RDN]

Felix, the best part of tonight's show was when you "deviated" from the script and said "Deep kissing a katoey! What's that all about? Can't you just give him a peck on the cheek?" (or words to that effect). That was brilliant! - I think the real Felix Lynn came out then!

Have you ever thought of getting someone else to join you in the studio? The "monologue" style of presenting the program could then become more like two people chatting and making jokes. Might be easier to do?

You've got a convert. Looking forward to the next program

[John K]

To me, it certainly sounds like corrective criticism and not being negative. However some of the things they do, seem to defy logic. I myself started a thread a few weeks back asking the same question. I truly feel it has a lot to do with corruption. I have seen plenty of common sense opportunities that were passed up while figuring out how to skim (or so it would seem.) I guess it is hard to climb the ladder of success when you hands are in someone’s pockets.

[jrincon17]

Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

It's the media's fault

cv

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Becaue they dont have anything else to do .

[sbk]

I guess I'm one of the odd ones, I don't hate my country, I don't live there because my husband lives here, not because I was fleeing something I disliked.

Certainly I criticise Thailand, it has problems that need to be addressed, just as I criticise the problems in my own country.

If I didn't care then it wouldn't matter to me if it all went to he!! in a handbasket.

[Heng]

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

Felix, farang criticize Thailand due to FEAR.

Perhaps your question should be "why do farang FEAR Thailand?"

I can see why the guy, who was a accountant for tescos for 30 years in Bognor Regis, has a fear and has to constantly criticize the Thais' ways of doing things.

It seems to me that it is the retired guy who do all the criticizing, as they have been so narrow-minded over so many years. They decide to take a "huge risk" and move to Thailand and expect the Thais to want to eat yorkshire puddings and drink Thaekstons 'Old peculiar'. These guys are SCARED.

I don't think they fear the country or the people themselves... but rather fear for their future. True, a lot of guys here on TV are secure (and can independently live comfortably here or just plan B back home if it doesn't work out) and don't have these fears... but IMO the majority don't have parachutes in an environment where they are forbidden to work (in most professions) or invest. I'd imagine that probably eats at one's nerves. Especially for the fellas (one might note that falang gals are rarely the one's complaining) who are often expected *even more so here* to be the bread winners. It's like "you gotta provide for the family but you better not be working in 98% of the jobs available." I'd be whinging too.

[Simbo]

An answer to a question that bedevils Thais when they hear foreigners criticize Thailand: The question: Why are foreigners so negative about Thailand?

Felix, farang criticize Thailand due to FEAR.

Perhaps your question should be "why do farang FEAR Thailand?"

I can see why the guy, who was a accountant for tescos for 30 years in Bognor Regis, has a fear and has to constantly criticize the Thais' ways of doing things.

It seems to me that it is the retired guy who do all the criticizing, as they have been so narrow-minded over so many years. They decide to take a "huge risk" and move to Thailand and expect the Thais to want to eat yorkshire puddings and drink Thaekstons 'Old peculiar'. These guys are SCARED.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And you are a dope

[meemiathai]

That people criticize should not be seen as a necessarily bad thing.

I'm critical of the things I care about. Road Safety, Corruption, Educational Standards, Standards of Service..........

I agree if we are'nt critical of the things that matter to us there is a much greater chance of them deteriorating than improving.

Constructive criticism can be a good thing if it is conveyed properly, has the potential to result in improvement and the party on the recieving end of the criticism is receptive to it.

However sometimes people will criticize things and people just to feel they or their ideas are superior.

Very very very nice post. Please keep posting!

I would like to buy you some drinks!

[meemiathai]

Ever notice that most folks the really "hate" the country they are born in and grew up in hate thailand too.

When I hear somesone talking down LOS I politely ask, where are you from? They say, USA, Europe, oh, how was that, "oh I hated it" I just smile knowen that they hate life itself, so it comes down to "you take you with you"

[meemiathai]

To me, it certainly sounds like corrective criticism and not being negative. However some of the things they do, seem to defy logic. I myself started a thread a few weeks back asking the same question. I truly feel it has a lot to do with corruption. I have seen plenty of common sense opportunities that were passed up while figuring out how to skim (or so it would seem.) I guess it is hard to climb the ladder of success when you hands are in someone’s  pockets.

Are you a psychologist?