Just F.Y.I, I am not looking for online dating services. Just a place where I can talk to english speaking thais online. Males or females, it doesn't really matter.

I want to chat with thai people and I want to do it now! Just for fun, and also for the few occasions when I need help with translating texts. (Google translate sucks).

So, where can I find them?

It would be far more efficient for you to learn Thai.

That being said you can find them all over Thailand. Most of my closest friends (but not all of them) are fluent in English.

Use this translation website. I would advise you, like above poster, to learn Thai and just go out of the house. Strange enough you will meet other people and with some luck english speaking thais as well.

http://www.thai2english.com/online/

^{Have you tried dating websites?}

You could try making online friends through a social portal like Hi5, ThailandFriends or Sanook.

Want to have a real conversation, about real topics? Go to the Philippines. They are worlds apart from the Thais.

The only conversation I can gather with my local Thai English teacher is "very hot today".

The only conversation I can gather with my local Thai English teacher is "very hot today".

And how does the local teacher reply?

Want to have a real conversation, about real topics? Go to the Philippines. They are worlds apart from the Thais.

The only conversation I can gather with my local Thai English teacher is "very hot today".

Which appears to be the whole point of the Op:

My closes friend of over 15 years is Thai. Through him and independently I have numerous Thai friends who's level of English is excellent, conversations are often topical and interesting, at other times just funny, humorous and simple - it all depends on the situation, company and location.

I also have Thai friends who's English language skills are at a similar level or less than my Thai skills, we tend to keep conversation at a lighter level.

Thus Op: Stick with it, it takes time to make trusting friends anywhere and you won't find people opening up immediately.

These days people are naturally suspicious. When a stranger approaches me for conversation I naturally go on the defensive and think 'what does this person want?'.. Thai's are very much the same as anyone else.. start slowly and considerately. The best introduction anywhere is through friends as trust issues are more readily discarded. Getting that first 'good friend' as a foot in the 'social door' is important, from a true and genuine friendship good things will develop, as in any country.

Want to have a real conversation, about real topics? Go to the Philippines. They are worlds apart from the Thais.

The only conversation I can gather with my local Thai English teacher is "very hot today".

I met a lot of people from the PI when I was in Bahrain and the Gulf Region. Nice enough people, but I think their English skills are over rated.

As stated, there are plenty of Thais who speak good English, I just met them through other friends, or out shopping etc.

After a few bevearages, one will find that most Thais English language skills improves dramatically.

Want to have a real conversation, about real topics? Go to the Philippines. They are worlds apart from the Thais.

The only conversation I can gather with my local Thai English teacher is "very hot today".

OP asks about Thailand,

and you start about Philippines and English teachers.

And then you lay down on the floor laughing at your own statement.

A bit like talking to someone autistic.

After a few bevearages, one will find that most Thais English language skills improves dramatically.

That's great! How much do I need to drink?

siam paragon