DekDaeng Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 NongKhaiKid on another thread posted "Thais overseas please don't protest as all you will do is give Barbie an excuse to visit even more countries so she can explain the ' truth ' and how Thainess works." So your homework for the weekend is; Define 'Thainess' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Good one. I'd say: Can of worms done Thai pad kaprow style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 "Define Thainess" - Understand a woman's thinking. Both will give you a headache. I try and not trouble myself with such worldly matters. I need the full concentration of my grey cells on more important matters. Such as how is my Football Team travelling? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Berkshire County in England. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WitawatWatawit Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2013 It doesn't need defining. It just is. An existential parameter of being that is elevated to another plain. You're not expected to know any more than that. Earthling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Adapt a view of the world that does not use the slightest bit of logic. And now you should pretty well be in the arena of " Thainess"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It doesn't need defining. It just is. An existential parameter of being that is elevated to another plain. You're not expected to know any more than that. Earthling. +1 ... Ran out of likes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It doesn't need defining. It just is. An existential parameter of being that is elevated to another plain. You're not expected to know any more than that. Earthling. +1 ... Ran out of likes ... and spellcheck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... Just a thought ... "7) Not to post slurs or degrading comments directed towards any group on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation." JT ... you, of all folks should know better then that ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred dee Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 To be Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... ... . Rather than playing mod wannabe, why not tell me how that cocktail recipe is off base ... Edited November 9, 2013 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... ... . Rather than playing mod wannabe, why not tell me how that cocktail recipe is off base ... not to many zen practitioners in thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... Just a thought ... "7) Not to post slurs or degrading comments directed towards any group on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation." JT ... you, of all folks should know better then that ... . Rather than playing mod wannabe, why not tell me how that cocktail recipe is off base ... That, "mod wannabe" comment ... fine sir, is not the reason for the post ... nice distraction though ... a forte' of yours it seems. As we say ... nice try ole' chap ... sorry ... but no cigar. Jingthing .. to refer to the essence of Thainess, thus Thais as 'part Fascist's' and part bad drug takers 'part Yaba' might be viewed as a touch OTT. But JT ... as always, I play the ball and not the Man. . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... ... . Rather than playing mod wannabe, why not tell me how that cocktail recipe is off base ... It's off base. Think again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) ... Jingthing .. to refer to the essence of Thainess, thus Thais as 'part Fascist's' ... . Really? You do know the history of Pad Thai, don't you? Of course, elements of fascism run strong in Thai culture. Any objective student of modern Thai culture understands that. Edited November 9, 2013 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 not to many zen practitioners in thailand That's true. I was trying to artfully capture the empty faced expression you get here when you ask an uncomfortable question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... ... . Rather than playing mod wannabe, why not tell me how that cocktail recipe is off base ... It's off base. Think again. Please don't ask me to do that. Thainess style Thais are always telling me I think 'too mutt' already! It was just a cute cocktail recipe concept, OK? I'm not writing a thesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Thainess Cocktail: 1 part essence of Zen 1 part brown chunk of Fascism 1 part Yaba Tut, tut ... ... . Rather than playing mod wannabe, why not tell me how that cocktail recipe is off base ... Often chefs add a touch of misplaced male ego, which can often make the recipe taste even worse, if it isn't rectified with a dash of stunning femininity.Best consumed on a faded plastic chair, with an aluminium ice bucket, scratched glasses, a bottle of red label with soda and a splosh of coke, under a hue of pink and ultra violet neon. That is thainess. Classic comment by the way. I think it's largely spot on. Edited November 9, 2013 by Thai at Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thread is running off course. And I thought we could have a bit of light-hearted fun, which I think was the OP's idea .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 ... Jingthing .. to refer to the essence of Thainess, thus Thais as 'part Fascist's' ... . Really? You do know the history of Pad Thai, don't you? Of course, elements of fascism runs strong in Thai culture. Any objective student of modern Thai culture understands that. JT ... you seriously should write for the Daily Mail. From your edited quote of mine ... I seriously have no idea what you are trying to represent. If it doesn't take too much time .. please redefine for me ... and I'm sure others reading these posts. Pad Thai ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thread is running off course. And I thought we could have a bit of light-hearted fun, which I think was the OP's idea .... It was an obvious can of worms topic idea from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) ... Jingthing .. to refer to the essence of Thainess, thus Thais as 'part Fascist's' ... . Really? You do know the history of Pad Thai, don't you? Of course, elements of fascism runs strong in Thai culture. Any objective student of modern Thai culture understands that. JT ... you seriously should write for the Daily Mail. From your edited quote of mine ... I seriously have no idea what you are trying to represent. If it doesn't take too much time .. please redefine for me ... and I'm sure others reading these posts. Pad Thai ... . Simples. I was limiting my reply there to your assertion that there wasn't any arguable validity to adding the Fascism part to the Thainess cocktail. In my opinion, there is, and I sincerely think most serious scholars of Thai modern history would likely agree. You're free to disagree. If you don't know the history of Pad Thai, the national dish of Thailand in a food obsessed country, that's not my fault. The yaba part was also rather symbolic, rather than to be taken LITERALLY. Obviously, not all Thais are on yaba. Use your imagination is what I would suggest. Edited November 9, 2013 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) JT ... the edit changed my reply ... I'd given you a compliment ... Lets move on and not make this about you and me ... I actually like you ... The Forum would be a lesser place with out you and your unique insight. Edited November 9, 2013 by David48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I define it as a make believe word, which tries to tell foreigners to assimilate into the Thai society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) I define it as a make believe word, which tries to tell foreigners to assimilate into the Thai society. That's interesting. I see the dominant feeling differently. RESPECT Thainess (whatever it is), SUBMIT to Thainess, and part of understanding Thainess is knowing foreigners, especially white ones, will NEVER be Thai. Assimilation would imply a WELCOME to become Thai. I feel the opposite here mostly. (Note, personally, I'm not complaining about that. I have no desire to be a Thai.) It may be a make believe word but I think in Thailand, it is a real word. Edited November 9, 2013 by Jingthing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It's used when conceding to apologists, here on TV. As in, Yes, your royal Thainess. Other than that, it is meaningless, as would be Americaness, or Germaness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) It's the pot at the end of the rainbow. Not even Thais really know what it is? But in true Thai fashion, it's full of gold and if you get it,, you will be very rich,, so Thais like to believe in it. Farangs will never really find it. Edited November 9, 2013 by Thai at Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikoman Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I Believe that definition is more about American-ess, use your imagination to know what I mean, Whatever Thainess may mean it is a term used by those that reject it and will never consider submitting to it. I have no desire to be Gay, but should I post about that, simply because I do not identify in any way with it, I think not! Cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Somthing you did not know until events turned against you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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