David48 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 He could sign up for the McTrans school of stuff................... I'm just trying to work out if that's a new sausage in a bun ... the McTrans. Or a school to learn how to 'alternatively' bat ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 He could sign up for the McTrans school of stuff................... I'm just trying to work out if that's a new sausage in a bun ... the McTrans. Or a school to learn how to 'alternatively' bat ... It's what ever you want at my school if you have the wonga. V8's are our specialty BUT boiling an egg can be accommodated too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaysFan Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Ive been a subject matter expert since I ate pad thai for the first time when I was 16 years old. Sent from my GT-I9500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff plus 2 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I always thought a expert was a drip under pressure That seemed to explain the huge number of experts to be found anywhere Sent from somewhere using something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I was convinced I was an expert after 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I always thought a expert was a drip under pressure That seemed to explain the huge number of experts to be found anywhere Sent from somewhere using something You are for sure not a plumber eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) He could sign up for the McTrans school of stuff................... There must be some schools here that work like a charm.... I see, now you're planning to become a forum sponsor too ..... Nooooooooooooooooo, I cannot advertise ''Unlimited stay in Thailand''..... ....................... Must be some money in such a service... Edited September 18, 2013 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I've lived here with my Thai wife and stepson for the past decade and I think we all understand Thailand less now than we did ten years ago. Edited September 18, 2013 by bigbamboo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunpa Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I don't really think you need to "learn" much to be able to survive here. You just need to be able to respect people, adapt, use common sense and "be yourself". I have met people who have lived here for over 20 years, that I would say have less knowledge about Thailand, than many first-time tourists. If you are living in a closed expat-community, then you can live here for decades and still learn nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 He could sign up for the McTrans school of stuff................... There must be some schools here that work like a charm.... I see, now you're planning to become a forum sponsor too ..... Nooooooooooooooooo, I cannot advertise ''Unlimited stay in Thailand''..... ....................... Must be some money in such a service... Absolutely, forget about folk learning anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I discovered Stickman on the Internet. That was all I needed to be an expert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilm Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 How long did it take you to become expert about Thailand? 750k baht. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilm Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 After 10 years I still learn something new everyday. Unfortunately I haven't learned something positive or nice in about 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 How long did it take you to become expert about Thailand? 750k baht. And drat, nooooooooo refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Really, what's wrong with the OP's post? I guess that prod on many pseudo experts raw spots! It has been proven beyond any doubt that the more money & arrogance you have, the faster you become a "Thai Expert" or for that matter any expert - even before you see Thailand, just by reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpofc Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm not giving anything away at this time, I'm waiting til they syndicate 'Mastermind' in Thailand and then I intend to enter with my specialist subject, 'SE Asian Bars and Red Light Districts 1970 - 2000'. Get there early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mauGR1 Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 Really, what's wrong with the OP's post? I guess that prod on many pseudo experts raw spots! It has been proven beyond any doubt that the more money & arrogance you have, the faster you become a "Thai Expert" or for that matter any expert - even before you see Thailand, just by reading! I read Thaivisa since 4 years, i have never seen anybody claiming to be an expert of Thailand... ..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable. There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum, but my very personal opinion is that the OP cannot guess who are them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Cowboy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 wow great topic. i almost gave it a like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 well its been 23 years ,and i always have said that Thais think one way ,we think another and we sometimes meet at the crossroads ,but they find us hard to figure out as well its taken 20 years for my wife to understand my jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 well its been 23 years ,and i always have said that Thais think one way ,we think another and we sometimes meet at the crossroads ,but they find us hard to figure out as well its taken 20 years for my wife to understand my jokes. She must be thinking for 3 years now about her exitstrategy ! Haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Really, what's wrong with the OP's post? I guess that prod on many pseudo experts raw spots! It has been proven beyond any doubt that the more money & arrogance you have, the faster you become a "Thai Expert" or for that matter any expert - even before you see Thailand, just by reading! I read Thaivisa since 4 years, i have never seen anybody claiming to be an expert of Thailand... ..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable. There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum, but my very personal opinion is that the OP cannot guess who are them. I agree 100% with you. "..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable." Again I agree 100% with you. "There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum," Again I agree 100% with you. But did you miss the point where many 'people' bash the Thais as they don't do things 'their' way? Should the whole world satisfy 'them'? Are 'THEY' perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted September 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2013 Really, what's wrong with the OP's post? I guess that prod on many pseudo experts raw spots! It has been proven beyond any doubt that the more money & arrogance you have, the faster you become a "Thai Expert" or for that matter any expert - even before you see Thailand, just by reading! I read Thaivisa since 4 years, i have never seen anybody claiming to be an expert of Thailand... ..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable. There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum, but my very personal opinion is that the OP cannot guess who are them. I agree 100% with you. "..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable." Again I agree 100% with you. "There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum," Again I agree 100% with you. But did you miss the point where many 'people' bash the Thais as they don't do things 'their' way? Should the whole world satisfy 'them'? Are 'THEY' perfect? I ''fit in'' with Thai ways, but I will never change me. I am not Thai and for sure most Thais do not want to be like a farang except farang gadgets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 No expert-only observer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 But did you miss the point where many 'people' bash the Thais as they don't do things 'their' way? Should the whole world satisfy 'them'? Are 'THEY' perfect? ( quote ) Well, nobody's perfect...But IMHO every opinion deserves a little consideration, if not respect... I don't think i am a Thai-basher, neither an apologyst..As i live here, i feel free to express my quite debatable opinion. For example, i have some belief in reincarnation, as my Thai neighbours probably do...Still, i look left and right before pulling off the Soi...If my Thai ( or foreigner ..) neighbour pull off the Soi without looking, i can feel entitled, after slamming the brakes and risking my own life, to say he's an idiot...I am expert of Thai ways enough no to show him the finger though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Really, what's wrong with the OP's post? I guess that prod on many pseudo experts raw spots! It has been proven beyond any doubt that the more money & arrogance you have, the faster you become a "Thai Expert" or for that matter any expert - even before you see Thailand, just by reading! I read Thaivisa since 4 years, i have never seen anybody claiming to be an expert of Thailand... ..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable. There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum, but my very personal opinion is that the OP cannot guess who are them. I agree 100% with you. "..Just people expressing their point of view, which can be more or less debatable." Again I agree 100% with you. "There are some very knowledgeable people posting regularly on this Forum," Again I agree 100% with you. But did you miss the point where many 'people' bash the Thais as they don't do things 'their' way? Should the whole world satisfy 'them'? Are 'THEY' perfect? I ''fit in'' with Thai ways, but I will never change me. I am not Thai and for sure most Thais do not want to be like a farang except farang gadgets. And of course "farangs" like some Thai 'things' - if not nothing like this would exist. Should make a poll - What farang like in Thai and what Thai like in farang? Edit: Wonder if there is a Farang Visa Forum done by Thais? Edited September 18, 2013 by ravip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsadryheat Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Our friend has apparently met too many ugly americans, brits etc. I get that. The good news is, I doubt most farangs think they will ever know much about Thailand and her ways, and are just here to enjoy the place and the people. I married a Thai (now divorced) and I'm more confused than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) In case it wasn't clear, OP is a Thai and disturbed by the racist bordering rants. I understand him, and hope he understand i get disturbed when i get money requests from left and right, under penalty of insults, or in the case of corrupt officials, possible confiscation, imprisonment or visa denial, in short, extortion Edited September 18, 2013 by poanoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 We all have had moments that we understood it now. Precious moments ! They only last a very short while. But we have all felt true happiness in those moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x0r1987 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) What does the OP define as expert?Could the average Thai Person be considered an 'expert' in Thailand?If not, then the average Thai just gives their opinion... Same as what happens here.. But sad you get a lot of Thai Bashing here... But, you get a lot of bashing on any expat forum for a lot of countries... (Just looked at an Aussie-Expat Board.... wow.... they hate us haha) [EDIT] And just found 2 Thai Nationals bashing Australia in a similar way people bash Thailand here.... Whats that mean? There are douches all over, in every country, and if you let them bother you, you are the one losing Edited September 18, 2013 by x0r1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayongchelsea Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 When or if you think you are an expert..then trouble will surely follow.. This country is complicated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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