Georgetta this is a seriously important topic. A lot of deep thinking required here. Even more than usual. You have expanded it from Thailand to all of South East Asia, then narrowed it back to Thailand, then expanded again, then clarified you already expanded it, then asked everyone to stay on topic. 4D level chess that is. Very strong structure. As for people moving because things became “woke”, I think the answer is quite simple. They probably did not bring enough suitcases of data with them like you do. Once you arrive in a new country without proper diary documentation, toothpaste tracking, and high visibility field research, the place can quickly become woke without any warning. Philippines banning vlogging is a good example. If there had been more men in sports bars simply wearing hi viz vests, staring ant other men while they drink, and recording notes on clipboards, that situation might have been avoided. Same in Thailand. If you are not actively out there monitoring graffiti, analysing dental clinic names, and distributing good luck in bookshops, things can drift of course very quickly. So really it is not about countries becoming woke. It is about whether enough serious researchers are on the ground keeping everything under control. You are a good lad doing your part. Three suitcases, multiple diaries, statistical oversight, direct communication with CEOs. Note taking and diary entries up the wazoo. That is how you keep a country balanced. Others just move and complain. You've got it fully dialed in. Different level entirely.
