h90 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Doesn't it originally mean French? (Farang-set = France)... And even if it means caucasian, I find it a little offensive/discriminating to group people according to their race, same with black people, etc... Somewhere it was discussed if it origins from France or not. Some say so, some deny it. I am not offended by being called by my race, I am what I am and most Thais have good opinions about farangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wonder what the reaction would be if they called the store "Doggie Style Bud ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTO Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Buddha-Bar-Healing-Clinic/130005430380874?fref=ts I clicked the "like", I wish I could click an "Unlike" on the do's and Don'ts of Buddha page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyBowskill Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Being lumped with any Frenchman offends me deeply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westaurel Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) And Buddha isn't Thai ! Why Tibetans, Chinese, Japanese aren't offended too ? Buddhism isn't a "Thai" religion and Siddharta wasn't Thai too ! Edited January 30, 2013 by Westaurel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Why Tibetans, Chinese, Japanese aren't offended too ? As someone said on another Fred, because they're too busy getting on with their <deleted> lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCR Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Maybe the Thais should start putting things right in their own country before banging on about Buddha this and that around the word. Stop thieving, stop murder and stop prostitution in their own back yard before whinging at Holland and Australia about is wrong doings. I see all below on a regular basis 1. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking life. . 2. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking what is not given. . 3. I undertake the training rule to abstain from sexual misconduct. 4. I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech. 5. I undertake the training rule to abstain from fermented drink that causes heedlessness. I'll drink to that Now, what was all this Buddha rubbish, do i know the man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCR Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Being lumped with any Frenchman offends me deeply. Yeah and their apples are rubbish too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 There is nothing that irritates me about Thailand,it's perfect in everyway. So how do you manage to never leave the house, an iron lung? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greer Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! I notice that many people who don't understand Thai think that "farang" is derogatory, perhaps they relate it to the Cantonese word for foreigners "kwei loh", which means white ghost or devil, and is therefore quite racist. An explanation of the probable origin of "farang" can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farang As for the shop and its name - I am not religious in the least, but having lived in Thailand for a long time, I do tend to be quite respectful of Buddhist beliefs and sensitivities. I see no reason for a shop overseas not to call itself whatever it likes, but they need to be prepared for those who may find their name offensive - in Australia, no right thinking person would dare to upset the muslims in case the religious lunatic fringe took aim at them with something nasty (as in : deadly) - so perhaps more thought should have been given to respecting the sensitivities of what is also a large and growing part of the Australian cultural scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! I think it may have a more unpleasant meaning. I personally hate it, but put up with it. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Buddha himself was eminently tolerant. 6,000+ of his netizen followers, not so much. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Newman Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 i am still wondered each time i see one of those ignorant issan workers with a t-shirt of adolf hitler Your right, because we can all pretty much guess what Hitler and the Nazi's would of done with them. This is great free publicity for the doggie shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Not true! Chautangchat is the word! For white foreigner, that is. Farang is a Thai adaption of the Arab/Asian word ferenghi which means Frank....with a very negative connotion And yes, farang has also a negative connotion. Edited January 30, 2013 by hansnl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondKing Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well there was only 27 like or 42 either way not even worth mentioning and as for budhism dont get me started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Instead of worrying about what is going on in Aussie I suggest that Thais get more worked up about their politicians most of whom appear to be barking. (mad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Is this buddhist militantism. How does a buddhist allow themselves to admit they are irritated? Surely some massive contradiction. Edited January 30, 2013 by Thai at Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemoncake Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I guess the netizens have learned from the Muslims, yet in their own country they poison or drive over an animal without even thinking for a minute and yet Buddha teachings is not to kill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I would have thought that Indians would be more offended, after all, it's an Indian philosophy ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traxster Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Dear Thai people............. 'people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Being lumped with any Frenchman offends me deeply. Another error ... 'farang' has far outgrown a simple ethnic classification, and now ranks alongside any other xenophobic word. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm offended by the Swastika and constantly being referred to as a 'farang' even though I live, work and pay taxes here in Thailand. It offends me, but I'm always welcome to leave Thailand. I choose to grin and bear it. I advise the Thai netizens to do the same. Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! I notice that many people who don't understand Thai think that "farang" is derogatory, perhaps they relate it to the Cantonese word for foreigners "kwei loh", which means white ghost or devil, and is therefore quite racist. An explanation of the probable origin of "farang" can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farang As for the shop and its name - I am not religious in the least, but having lived in Thailand for a long time, I do tend to be quite respectful of Buddhist beliefs and sensitivities. I see no reason for a shop overseas not to call itself whatever it likes, but they need to be prepared for those who may find their name offensive - in Australia, no right thinking person would dare to upset the muslims in case the religious lunatic fringe took aim at them with something nasty (as in : deadly) - so perhaps more thought should have been given to respecting the sensitivities of what is also a large and growing part of the Australian cultural scene. Again, sadly common usage indicates very strongly that the word 'farang' is now derogatory; whatever it's etymology, common usage always takes precedence. When did anyone, walking past a group of hard working Thais, ever hear the word used in a complimentary manner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Newman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Nice to see the THAIs so concerned. Buddha was a foreigner. (Farlang-Farlang ) Buddhaism first came to Thailand 218 years after his death. Buddha never visited Siam / (Thailand) These Thais have no idea about other countries and that the Buddhist in Australia are not concerned. Maybe their is a good job with their buddies in the cultural ministry on a mission to ban tities, but allow their country to be the biggest living brothel in the world. Just because they feel they got a win with the images of the temples on the Dutch Toilets last week, these %$#@* think they control this Buddhist Belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Chautangchat is the word! For white foreigner, that is. Actually ChaoTangChart (ชาวต่างชาติ) is the word for all foreigners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 rkidlad look again,it isnt a swastika. - its a mirror image - the germans took the syle and reversed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Why is the word falang offending you? It's basically the Thai equivalent to caucasian! Being lumped with any Frenchman offends me deeply. Another error ... 'farang' has far outgrown a simple ethnic classification, and now ranks alongside any other xenophobic word. xenophobic means that someone is not liked. here it is more xenophil, as farangs are usually liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 rkidlad look again,it isnt a swastika. - its a mirror image - the germans took the syle and reversed it no on hindu temple you can find both ways, also the mirrored... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason45 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Ive lived here for 10 years and I still find farang offensive. All my wifes kids who are grown up now and their partners and children never call me farang. Up north her family call me farang every time. So I just call refer to them as slope head or jungle bunny. They certainly dont mind farangs when the food, booze and fags appear from nowhere. My point is if I know a persons name then thats how I would refer to them even when talking to others. After WWW2 many people migrated to Australia for obvious reasons and Aussies didnt really accept them either but with government programs over the years Australia is a true multi cultural country. Try being racist now, that is unless your'e a Muslim radical there's a fair chance you will get yourself into deep shit, just ask any policeman who works in suburban Melbourne or Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Nice to see the THAIs so concerned. Buddha was a foreigner. (Farlang-Farlang ) Buddhaism first came to Thailand 218 years after his death. Buddha never visited Siam / (Thailand) These Thais have no idea about other countries and that the Buddhist in Australia are not concerned. Maybe their is a good job with their buddies in the cultural ministry on a mission to ban tities, but allow their country to be the biggest living brothel in the world. Just because they feel they got a win with the images of the temples on the Dutch Toilets last week, these %$#@* think they control this Buddhist Belief. Wive told me that Buddha visit Thailand, as he walked all over Asia and lived a couple hundred years..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Nice to see the THAIs so concerned. Buddha was a foreigner. (Farlang-Farlang ) Buddhaism first came to Thailand 218 years after his death. Buddha never visited Siam / (Thailand) These Thais have no idea about other countries and that the Buddhist in Australia are not concerned. Maybe their is a good job with their buddies in the cultural ministry on a mission to ban tities, but allow their country to be the biggest living brothel in the world. Just because they feel they got a win with the images of the temples on the Dutch Toilets last week, these %$#@* think they control this Buddhist Belief. Wive told me that Buddha visit Thailand, as he walked all over Asia and lived a couple hundred years..... Yup, I've seen his footprint in Saraburi, and a big one it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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