britgent Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am not saying every other country has been perfect but I do notice a distinct lack of deference here to people who have clearly been waiting longer in the line. Quite a few times now I have had a cheeky chappie cut in at the last second to pip me at the post so to speak. Whilst still enamoured with the place I do find the little nuances like this odd but not unnerving. Although I do suspect the lady in Chiang Mai airport who barged her way in was of Chinese descent so we'll let that one pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokie36 Posted March 4, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2013 Anyway....lets talk about the Spurs win.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britgent Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Ah I see the lower classes have arrived already. How very droll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 My observation the other day was an elderly gentleman barging and elbowing his way to the front of the bar to get served first then proceeding to take 10 minutes faffing about in his walet looking for the correct change for a bottle of beer while all the younger more patient patrons waited with money at the ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Doesn't matter in what place of the line you are. It matters what you order . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post britgent Posted March 4, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 4, 2013 One also got the rough end when waiting for a cubicle in bkk airport toilets. Clearly stood avidly watching the doors like George Michael with an erection and a certain old gentleman of local origin barged in the 8" gap between me and said door. Simply not cricket old boy as the bleeder I was harbouring had had a whiff of fresh air and much fancied freedom sans drop zone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 One also got the rough end when waiting for a cubicle in bkk airport toilets. Clearly stood avidly watching the doors like George Michael with an erection and a certain old gentleman of local origin barged in the 8" gap between me and said door. Simply not cricket old boy as the bleeder I was harbouring had had a whiff of fresh air and much fancied freedom sans drop zone. With your superior attitude its not surprising you are being singled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1dna Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Beware the lil old ladies. They are the most dangerous. Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourauntbob Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Get used to it. Thai's have no sense of cuing (in lines, on roads, etc). The only place you normally get a fair shake is at the bank because they print you out a number, I have seen them jump this line all the same though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Get used to it. Thai's have no sense of cuing (in lines, on roads, etc). The only place you normally get a fair shake is at the bank because they print you out a number, I have seen them jump this line all the same though.... They have no sense of other human beings, is what you meant to say, right?! Just go shopping on a Saturday or Sunday at Tesco or the likes. They behave, like they are ALONE in the place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 The mainland chinese are coming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FDog Posted March 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2013 I was at the 7/11 and waiting for the guy in front to finish. The guy grabbed his bag of goodies and turned around just as a lady, at the speed of light got to the counter ahead of me, money in hand and about to squawk her order. But I was like a cougar and pounced, got shoulder to shoulder and barked my order in just as she was opening her mouth. Then decided to take my time to get the exact change, twice, then decided I'd just give a 100 baht note instead. I then told the young buy behind me that I would buy his packet of chips for him. Woman was not happy, but I was. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britgent Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Hmm Edited March 6, 2013 by britgent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Satcommlee Posted March 6, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2013 One of the more inventive Queuing styles in Thailand! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Sup Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Beware the lil old ladies. They are the most dangerous. Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app I once stood in the sleeting snow on Manhattans upper west side waiting for a taxi, after about 45 minutes one arrived. Out of the darkness came a lil old lady who jumped into my cab. I snatched her bald... They don't get any room here either... Edited March 6, 2013 by Yo Sup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesCh Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thais at least in Chiang Mai have no sense whatsoever of their place in line whether it be traffic, a line in a restroom, a line to pay in a store, whatever. Many times I have become quite irritated at a person arriving and going to the front of the line. The most recent event was an elevator at a hospital so I merely quickly walked ahead and stood in front of the guy. I'm surprised 20 others didn't do the same -- perhaps something to do with age, but I was clearly much older than the the man who barged in, but I mustn't forget that I'm a farang and they really don't have many rights in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeThaison Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I hear more huffing and puffing. . . OBVIOUSLY IF EVERYONE ELSE CUTS IN LINE, WHY DON'T U DO THE SAME?!!?!?! The majority of you old fat bald sexpats can easily muscles a 45 kg girl or man out of your way, why r you complaining about it? I learned very early on in my travels that if I am in a country (Laos, Vietnam, a lesser extent Thailand) that if people do not understand/respect a line, then I can do the same and being 190cm and 90kg I can make my presence felt. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 One of the more inventive Queuing styles in Thailand! Very innovative indeed, where was this picture taken? Just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 One of the more inventive Queuing styles in Thailand! Very innovative indeed, where was this picture taken? Just curious! I've got no idea, someone posted it on facebook, but to me it looks like a hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) The appropriate comment to mutter just loud enough for them to hear is ..... maa-ra-yaat saam Edited March 10, 2013 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The appropriate comment to mutter just loud enough for them to hear is ..... maa-ra-yaat saam Got the first bit meaning 'manners' but the second? I say: Khun mai mee maa-ra-yaat loy! that tends to get a shameful face from the offender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Radar501 Posted March 11, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) I hear more huffing and puffing. . . OBVIOUSLY IF EVERYONE ELSE CUTS IN LINE, WHY DON'T U DO THE SAME?!!?!?! The majority of you old fat bald sexpats can easily muscles a 45 kg girl or man out of your way, why r you complaining about it? I learned very early on in my travels that if I am in a country (Laos, Vietnam, a lesser extent Thailand) that if people do not understand/respect a line, then I can do the same and being 190cm and 90kg I can make my presence felt. Problem solved. The real test of good manners is to be patient with those who have none. Edited March 11, 2013 by Radar501 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnson Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I hear more huffing and puffing. . . OBVIOUSLY IF EVERYONE ELSE CUTS IN LINE, WHY DON'T U DO THE SAME?!!?!?! The majority of you old fat bald sexpats can easily muscles a 45 kg girl or man out of your way, why r you complaining about it? I learned very early on in my travels that if I am in a country (Laos, Vietnam, a lesser extent Thailand) that if people do not understand/respect a line, then I can do the same and being 190cm and 90kg I can make my presence felt. Problem solved. The real test of good manners is to be patient with those who have none. Agreed. Good point. Retain your dignity even if others have abandoned theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I hear more huffing and puffing. . . OBVIOUSLY IF EVERYONE ELSE CUTS IN LINE, WHY DON'T U DO THE SAME?!!?!?! The majority of you old fat bald sexpats can easily muscles a 45 kg girl or man out of your way, why r you complaining about it? I learned very early on in my travels that if I am in a country (Laos, Vietnam, a lesser extent Thailand) that if people do not understand/respect a line, then I can do the same and being 190cm and 90kg I can make my presence felt. Problem solved. The real test of good manners is to be patient with those who have none. Agreed. Good point. Retain your dignity even if others have abandoned theirs. Or.........elbow them in the ribs as you barge back in front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuturatica Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm at war with old ladies pushing in front of me. I understand the whole respecting your elders things and letting them go first but I frequently have to stand in a motorbike taxi queue in the morning waiting to get to work whilst loads of old biddies push in front of me and hand the motorbike taxi driver 10 baht or something... I'm on my way to work... I'm going to be late... These little old ladies are off home to cook breakfast and chat to the neighbours probably! Also it happens quite a lot in 7Eleven. I just barge them out of the way or say "excuse me!?" in Thai and give them 'the look'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kurnell Posted March 11, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2013 Standing in line at Villa soi 11 and an Indian girl walked to the front of a queue (note the correct spelling) and tried to make a purchase. The cashier ignored her completely, despite her pleas that she only had 2 items. When I finally got to the front of the queue I told the girl that surely, she can see that she has to get to the end of the queue, and in fact she would have paid and gone by now if she had done this in the first place. All she could say was "but I have only 2 items!". I congratulated the cashier for ignoring the ignoramus and as I walked out the door the Indian lady was still there, at the front of the queue, being ignored. Made my day. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm at war with old ladies pushing in front of me. I understand the whole respecting your elders things and letting them go first but I frequently have to stand in a motorbike taxi queue in the morning waiting to get to work whilst loads of old biddies push in front of me and hand the motorbike taxi driver 10 baht or something... I'm on my way to work... I'm going to be late... These little old ladies are off home to cook breakfast and chat to the neighbours probably! Also it happens quite a lot in 7Eleven. I just barge them out of the way or say "excuse me!?" in Thai and give them 'the look'. These little old ladies are off home to cook breakfast and chat to the neighbours probably! How do you know thats not my wife on the way back from buying my breakfast,? I could be sat at home starving and nursing a mega hangover and waiting for the mrs to bring me some para and a half bottle of Hong Tong to make me feel up to facing the day, and the inevitable tongue lashing to follow. say "excuse me!?" in Thai Dont forget to put a, na ka, on the end just for extra effect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) say "excuse me!?" in Thai Arai wa! (<deleted>) Tam arai wa! (<deleted> are you doing) Gert arai wa! (<deleted> is happening) Edited March 14, 2013 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 say "excuse me!?" in Thai Arai wa! (<deleted>) Tam arai wa! (<deleted> are you doing) Gert arai wa! (<deleted> is happening) Bai nai wa, kao kiw na krap usuallys gets a laugh from the locals. Chern krap pom mai reep. Oh oh, khon w i p ma leaw, ben dara reu plao. Usage depends on situation and who I am talking to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 say "excuse me!?" in Thai Arai wa! (<deleted>) Tam arai wa! (<deleted> are you doing) Gert arai wa! (<deleted> is happening) Bai nai wa, ........... Bai kang naa ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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