Why I Like Christmas In Thailand

[chiangmaikelly]

I don't like Christmas in the West. I eat too much and spend too much money and my kids never really like the presents I give them anyway.

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

[barefoot1988]

free for all foam parties

[899cc]

May be the said ladies at the mall could have a xmas grotto that us gentlemen could visit while to wife shops

[pattayadingo]

I like Christmas here because I don't have to go through all that rigmarole of celebrations, carols for months on end and tha general madness of it all.

[brewsterbudgen]

I like Christmas here because I don't have to go through all that rigmarole of celebrations, carols for months on end and tha general madness of it all.

The carols have already started in a number of Bangkok shopping malls and offices; and they've be known to continue well into February!

[Rsquared]

I like Christmas here because I don't have to go through all that rigmarole of celebrations, carols for months on end and tha general madness of it all.

Have to agree......back home it's just a marketing thing...and as I am not religious, I do still feel that for those who are, that the meaning for them has been lost in all the hype.

[Semper]

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

Never mind more Thai or not, the important thing is, where can I see these ladies?

[chiangmaikelly]

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

Never mind more Thai or not, the important thing is, where can I see these ladies?

Lamtong mall in Rayong. They also have a good wine and cheese shop there where one may purchase proper cheese and wine.

Edited November 20, 2012 by chiangmaikelly

[GuestHouse]

Actually the OP was why I like Christmas in Thailand not why Christmas is better somewhere else. Hard isn't to grasp that concept?

Seemingly so, since you needed two response to get to the point.

I recommend fish oil - I'm told it helps some.

[zzdocxx]

Jinger Ben.

[chiangmaikelly]

Actually the OP was why I like Christmas in Thailand not why Christmas is better somewhere else. Hard isn't to grasp that concept?

Seemingly so, since you needed two response to get to the point.

I recommend fish oil - I'm told it helps some.

You are correct. I take on topic pills every morning. I just don't seem to see posts that are 180 degrees off topic anymore.

[Rimmer]

Off topic post about going to Europe removed also an inflammatory reply, please try to stay on topic, which is about Christmas right here in Thailand thanks guys

[montereyjp]

Xmas in the US has been turned into a big commercial enterprise where buying gift for friends and family is the message. Which most of the time is unwanted and such unappreciated... I used to feel so much pressure to get the right gift I hated it. So I like Xmas here because if you want to buy someone a gift you just buy one of those baskets of stuff that you see at all the big stores. All festive and GTG plus very easy to regift.....

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[WilliaminBKK]

I don't like it here at all at Xmas not traditional enough for me, maybe in 30 years I'll adjust but for now hop on a plane and eat traditional food and be around family.

[Thaddeus]

[chiangmaikelly]

I don't like it here at all at Xmas not traditional enough for me, maybe in 30 years I'll adjust but for now hop on a plane and eat traditional food and be around family.

So that's why you like Christmas in Thailand eh? Some of us have adjusted. I don't know what makes the difference. Maybe travel and education as a young man made me less dependent on one culture over another and given me the ability to look at things for what they are as opposed to the traditional values of my forefathers.

[WilliaminBKK]

Great Video really enjoyed it- thanks for posting.

[seasia]

I like Christmas here because I don't have to go through all that rigmarole of celebrations, carols for months on end and tha general madness of it all.

About the same for me also.

[brewsterbudgen]

A great, and very moving song. But I still prefer Christmas in Thailand.

[PapaNasty]

In NZ I have the misfortune of having to listen to Christmas carols every time I leave my apartment during December

In Thailand I have the misfortunte of being an English teacher, so need to teach/sing Christmas carols every time I go to work during December.

Sometimes you think you've escaped, and then they just drag you back in lol.

[draggons]

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

Never mind more Thai or not, the important thing is, where can I see these ladies?

Lamtong mall in Rayong. They also have a good wine and cheese shop there where one may purchase proper cheese and wine.

Where's the cheese and wine shop in LT?

[chiangmaikelly]

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

Never mind more Thai or not, the important thing is, where can I see these ladies?

Lamtong mall in Rayong. They also have a good wine and cheese shop there where one may purchase proper cheese and wine.

Where's the cheese and wine shop in LT?

At the North end across from Fuji restaurant. It opened a couple of months ago. Wine by the glass or bottle. Imported beer too and cheeses and salamis and some bakery items. Close to MacDonalds, KFC, Sizzler, Santa Fe Steak house, Swensen's Ice cream, You know the usual Thai places.

[smokie36]

Its all about the elves!

[SiameseCurios]

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

Never mind more Thai or not, the important thing is, where can I see these ladies?

Lamtong mall in Rayong. They also have a good wine and cheese shop there where one may purchase proper cheese and wine.

OP -- when will you put your Christmas Tree up?

I discussed this yesterday with the GF. We're planning on December 1.

You?

[rgs2001uk]

Its all about the elves!

You've been in Thailand often enough to know its all about the "santees".

Thank gawd I left all that crapola behind in farangland, couldnt stand it there cant stand it here.

[smokie36]

Its all about the elves!

You've been in Thailand often enough to know its all about the "santees".

Thank gawd I left all that crapola behind in farangland, couldnt stand it there cant stand it here.

Its near unavoidable in Bankgok, so I'll simply enjoy the festive cheer.

[norrona]

some of the old farangland and how crap it is on this thread reminds me of all the farangs who used to bleat on about how they could never live back there(as in where they originated)

Quite sad as most that said it had probably burned their bridges back home....

Christmas in the UK, pubs, decent farang food, Christmas specials on TV to snuggle up with the missus on the sofa to, the crisp fresh air in the mornings on the way to work after the works Christmas party when you are feeeling worse for wear, the initial wind down leading up to Christmas eve....but most of all family and friends to spend time with!

Once it's over though get me on a plane and to some sun before that freezing Jan/Feb starts kicking in

Edited November 20, 2012 by norrona

[hotandhumid]

In Thailand I eat Japanese for Christmas dinner and ladies in the mall dress up in red bikinis with red stockings and suspenders and play country music on violins. What could be more Thai?

Never mind more Thai or not, the important thing is, where can I see these ladies?

Lamtong mall in Rayong. They also have a good wine and cheese shop there where one may purchase proper cheese and wine.

OP -- when will you put your Christmas Tree up?

I discussed this yesterday with the GF. We're planning on December 1.

You?

My tree is going up on the 1st too...my daughter is nearly 4 now so need to make more of an effort now...planning on xmas in the UK next year....longggg way before that though!

[chiangmaikelly]

some of the old farangland and how crap it is on this thread reminds me of all the farangs who used to bleat on about how they could never live back there(as in where they originated)

Quite sad as most that said it had probably burned their bridges back home....

Christmas in the UK, pubs, decent farang food, Christmas specials on TV to snuggle up with the missus on the sofa to, the crisp fresh air in the mornings on the way to work after the works Christmas party when you are feeeling worse for wear, the initial wind down leading up to Christmas eve....but most of all family and friends to spend time with!

Once it's over though get me on a plane and to some sun before that freezing Jan/Feb starts kicking in

Good on ya mate. In a thread bout Christmas in Thailand you managed to slag off Farangs, 1. "Quite sad as most that said it had probably burned their bridges back home...." 2. Hype Christmas in the UK, "Christmas in the UK, pubs, decent farang food, Christmas specials on TV to snuggle up with the missus on the sofa." And actually rescue the post with getting back on topic in the end.

[norrona]

some of the old farangland and how crap it is on this thread reminds me of all the farangs who used to bleat on about how they could never live back there(as in where they originated)

Quite sad as most that said it had probably burned their bridges back home....

Christmas in the UK, pubs, decent farang food, Christmas specials on TV to snuggle up with the missus on the sofa to, the crisp fresh air in the mornings on the way to work after the works Christmas party when you are feeeling worse for wear, the initial wind down leading up to Christmas eve....but most of all family and friends to spend time with!

Once it's over though get me on a plane and to some sun before that freezing Jan/Feb starts kicking in

Good on ya mate. In a thread bout Christmas in Thailand you managed to slag off Farangs, 1. "Quite sad as most that said it had probably burned their bridges back home...." 2. Hype Christmas in the UK, "Christmas in the UK, pubs, decent farang food, Christmas specials on TV to snuggle up with the missus on the sofa." And actually rescue the post with getting back on topic in the end.

just my experience on the former fella....