Do You Use A Thai Nickname ?

[JemJem]

I am wondering if some of you use a Thai nickname for yourselves, especially of course when you are in Thailand.

My name is Jem and the nickname 'Jem' is common in Thailand so in a way, this can be like my nickname but sometimes I use 'Jemmie' and sometimes (when I am in 'gernderbendering mode'....hehe) I use 'Pancake' (apparently, this is a nickname of one of the famous Thai actresses). It sounds cute

[TommoPhysicist]

My nickname is 'Bart'

[Semper]

Yes, Farang.

Edited February 9, 2013 by Semper

[Beechboy]

My Christian name is Roy.

I have often considered changing it to 'Loy' by deed poll though as it would make life here less complicated.

[Carib]

They call me CaLib..

[Semper]

They call me CaLib..

You should be lucky that they included the letter 'b'. Do a research on this.

[up-country_sinclair]

When visiting tourist locales, I quite often am given the nickname "you you".

[Songhua]

Lor. Sometimes Lor Maak. Strangely, only young women call me these names.

[Payboy]

Mine's Hansum Man.

[mickjn]

Pooepanz

[arthurwait]

For some reason they call me grandmother while pointing at my crotch.

[geriatrickid]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

Some of the better Thai nicknames are Fatty, Bong, Rat, Choom and Meow.

Oh, the hours of fun....

And yes, I have a Thai nickname, but it is not to my liking. I tried to instruct the people to address me as Khun Chai. or Bawdee. Then I tried Bwana, even providing an instructional video. Still, they refused to comply.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82bZBPurltg

[TommoPhysicist]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

Edited February 9, 2013 by TommoPhysicist

[jbrain]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

I know a Thai girl who's name is Jim, at least that's how it's pronounced.

[jbrain]

I don't use a nickname in Thailand, but are often offered one by the locals.

Recent offers included Kwai, Issat, Qouey. I take it that I must be quite popular, not ?

Edited February 9, 2013 by jbrain

[BlackArtemis]

Yes I do, with my group of Thai friends. I introduce myself as my given name though.

My GF and I have pet names for eachother, but that's universal.

[geriatrickid]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

Uhh sorry, but no; จิ๋ม - a common Thai female nickname

I'l go through the logic of my statement again;

If a foreign male has a name that is associated witha female nickname, then it might cause confusion with a Thai unfamiliar with western names.

The same thinh happens with foreigners when they read Thai names. For example, there the BangSue station. In Patong, there is Dr. Pornsack's clinic. To the untrained foreigner it is gigglicious. However, if pronounced as it is written in Thai, it is pahnnsock, sort of amusing but not as naughty as the other pronounciation.

[DP25]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

Uhh sorry, but no; จิ๋ม - a common Thai female nickname

I'l go through the logic of my statement again;

If a foreign male has a name that is associated witha female nickname, then it might cause confusion with a Thai unfamiliar with western names.

The same thinh happens with foreigners when they read Thai names. For example, there the BangSue station. In Patong, there is Dr. Pornsack's clinic. To the untrained foreigner it is gigglicious. However, if pronounced as it is written in Thai, it is pahnnsock, sort of amusing but not as naughty as the other pronounciation.

Jim is vulgar slang for vagina. That is why bargirls all go in to hysterics when they meet a guy named Jim, not because it is a female nickname.

http://www.thai-lang.../id/141754

I realize it says it's also a female nickname as the second definition, but I don't think it's that common anymore and definition one is what people think of and why they laugh at foreign Jims. I don't think I've ever met a girl who says her name is Jim, better to use something that doesn't cause constant giggles everywhere

Edited February 9, 2013 by DP25

[rene123]

I get called "Led" for short. I think they are trying to say "Red"

[lemoncake]

My staff call me Somchai,

[Thaddeus]

ผีน้อย (pee noi, little ghost/devil)

or

ยิ้ม (yim, smile) .... not Jim as some would hear.

Edited February 9, 2013 by Thaddeus

[telldem]

ATM

[JDGRUEN]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

I know a Thai girl who's name is Jim, at least that's how it's pronounced.

Me too - a friend who also uses the name Tanida ... says her name is 'Jim'.. even pronounced it for me and answers when I say 'Jim'.. so ... ?

[Thaddeus]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

I know a Thai girl who's name is Jim, at least that's how it's pronounced.

Me too - a friend who also uses the name Tanida ... says her name is 'Jim'.. even pronounced it for me and answers when I say 'Jim'.. so ... ?

She is very polite and probably a caring individual who values your friendship.

[NaMah]

I don't use a nickname in Thailand, but are often offered one by the locals.

Recent offers included Kwai, Issat, Qouey. I take it that I must be quite popular, not ?

There were times I thought my nickname was "Issatnee" and "baba bobo" lol.

[martynsnowmans]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

the guy next door to me his thai wifes called JIM and her farthers the village headman ...... just wait untill i see her latter

to say i know what her name means ....

[chrisinth]

Glad I'm not called Evan, that could be mispronounced quite easily................

[loong]

Most foreign males are unaware that their names are already female nicknames such as Jim or Tim. Perhaps this is why the ladyboys get confused when rebuffed by the visiting Jims and Tims?

I doubt any Thai has the nickname 'Jim', as that means vagina in Thai.

the guy next door to me his thai wifes called JIM and her farthers the village headman ...... just wait untill i see her latter

to say i know what her name means ....

Jim is slang for little girls' vagina, it's real meaning is small, tiny, little.

Be careful what you say to your neighbour. She may wonder why you are so interested in little girls' vaginas

[somtampet]

_{Some ladies call me ham yai,but for the life of me i havent a clue what they are talking about?????}

[dantilley]

I've known at least one Thai girl named Jim. Ben's another one that is sometimes a female name, short for Benjawan among other "Ben..."-starting names.