Miserable farangs.........

[SimonF]

Why are there so many miserable farangs in Thailand? I've been here 12 years and still love it (who will be the first to post "wait until you've been here 20 years mate" like its a competition). If you don't like it why don't you move to a different part of Thailand or new country or just go back home?

[Berkshire]

To answer you first question....because they're miserable people. To answer your 2nd question....I ask the same question all the time. But I'd imagine the answer is the same as the first question.

[beachproperty]

There are miserable farangs in LOS because they were "miserable" people in whatever life they had before....and before their finances fit their misery. Now though these "farangs" are still miserable BUT they can at least afford to buy more beer to bury their "misery"......guess they will never figure it out ..there isn't enough beer in the world to bury their misery.. Oh well....I just try to avoid them!

[CharlieH]

This one come around again so soon.....oh well!

If the OP wants more and varied answers just do a search, this has been done to death, but hey," play it again Sam"

[StreetCowboy]

I think it's my turn to post the "Why are there so many people concerned about the misery of others, yet not willing to do anything to alleviate it?"

Why are there so many undernourished people in the world? I'm well fed, why aren't they?

Remember; if the OP had found the relevant thread, and added to that, this "miserable farangs" theory could be as long as the "Thailand Needs Cricket" thread

[aveabeeror2]

This one come around again so soon.....oh well!

If the OP wants more and varied answers just do a search, this has been done to death, but hey," play it again Sam"

Got to agree with you mate. Same as blokes who continually post that their mate is having girl trouble and needs advice. Done to the death. Time to walk the dog.

[MrWorldwide]

I think it's my turn to post the "Why are there so many people concerned about the misery of others, yet not willing to do anything to alleviate it?" Why are there so many undernourished people in the world? I'm well fed, why aren't they? Remember; if the OP had found the relevant thread, and added to that, this "miserable farangs" theory could be as long as the "Thailand Needs Cricket" thread

SC, the last time we danced this particular dance you and I were accused of being the same person under different aliases, but I dont see this topic disappearing anytime soon. It's a perennial, along with 'How much money will it cost me to live the playboy lifestyle on Upper Suk for the next 30 years' ......

OP, I fully expect that you are going to find out just how miserable some folk are on TV - good luck.

[transam]

OP, why worry about other folk ? I couldn't give a toss about anyone else's demeanor.

Unless they booooo my singing.

[StreetCowboy]

 

I think it's my turn to post the "Why are there so many people concerned about the misery of others, yet not willing to do anything to alleviate it?" Why are there so many undernourished people in the world? I'm well fed, why aren't they? Remember; if the OP had found the relevant thread, and added to that, this "miserable farangs" theory could be as long as the "Thailand Needs Cricket" thread

SC, the last time we danced this particular dance you and I were accused of being the same person under different aliases, but I dont see this topic disappearing anytime soon. It's a perennial, along with 'How much money will it cost me to live the playboy lifestyle on Upper Suk for the next 30 years' ......

OP, I fully expect that you are going to find out just how miserable some folk are on TV - good luck.

 

I'm just disappointed that the OP chose to clutter up the forum with a new thread, rather than resurrecting an old one; that might at least have brought to light some old-time wisdom (or humour) that might otherwise have faded;

Why do so many people not know how to use the search function? I've been here five years, and I can use it...

[i claudius]

None of my friends are miserable,they all seem as happy as larry including me .

[transam]

 

I think it's my turn to post the "Why are there so many people concerned about the misery of others, yet not willing to do anything to alleviate it?" Why are there so many undernourished people in the world? I'm well fed, why aren't they? Remember; if the OP had found the relevant thread, and added to that, this "miserable farangs" theory could be as long as the "Thailand Needs Cricket" thread

SC, the last time we danced this particular dance you and I were accused of being the same person under different aliases, but I dont see this topic disappearing anytime soon. It's a perennial, along with 'How much money will it cost me to live the playboy lifestyle on Upper Suk for the next 30 years' ......

OP, I fully expect that you are going to find out just how miserable some folk are on TV - good luck.

 

I'm just disappointed that the OP chose to clutter up the forum with a new thread, rather than resurrecting an old one; that might at least have brought to light some old-time wisdom (or humour) that might otherwise have faded;

Why do so many people not know how to use the search function? I've been here five years, and I can use it...

But I like a weekly tyre pressure debate.............. ....................

[arminbkk]

Maybe its the same reason why there are so many miserable Thais walking around, or maybe because there are many miserable Thais walking around.

[Kangawallafox]

Because they were miserable when they arrived,you can not run away from emotional problems.

You must clean up a mess not sweep it from one corner to another.

Those that did clean their slate will enjoy Thailand.

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[seajae]

when shit happens sometimes it helps to get it out in the open, saying that a lot are just downright misserable bastards full stop. There will always be something that happens that makes you want to tell the world, be it good news or a bitch about something, just as long as you get it off your chest. Most of us are very happy with living here but we do have the occasional bad thing happen and rather than let it fester/dwell on it, you get it out in the open then you can let it go so that you are good again, then we have those that are simply shitty about everything so they need to complain constantly or run people down to make themselves feel good. There will always be those that are simply not happy unless they are bitching, causing other people grief, we just have to accept it, move on with our own lives and ignore them.

[StreetCowboy]

Right. That's enough of that. Back to the rugby league...

Some people just naturally look miserable. Steve McCormack and Brian McDermott are two obvious examples with whom I am sure you were familiar.

After winning the Grand Final last year, you could tell he was as happy as larry, whooping inside with joy, but Brian's face remained stuck in his downturned gloomy visage to the extent that he was stuck for words - he couldn't get the words of joy in his heart out, because his mouth was the wrong shape.

And Stev McCormack, after qualifying for the Quarter-Finals in the World Cup for the first time, bubbling over with cheer and enthusiasm, but still, an outlook like a Hanging Judge.

Some of those chaps sitting quietly at the bar, with their down-turned mouths, furrowed brows and hanging jowls, might actually be quietly blissful in their own unassuming way

SC

[SimonF]

This one come around again so soon.....oh well!

If the OP wants more and varied answers just do a search, this has been done to death, but hey," play it again Sam"

Perhaps you didn't notice I've only posted 22 times on here? You didn't write "wait until you've been here 20 years" but your comment was more or less the same thing.....

[CharlieH]

This one come around again so soon.....oh well!

If the OP wants more and varied answers just do a search, this has been done to death, but hey," play it again Sam"

Perhaps you didn't notice I've only posted 22 times on here? You didn't write "wait until you've been here 20 years" but your comment was more or less the same thing.....

A low number of posts, or even being a member here for just 6 months means nothing ! You may have been on the sidelines for years for all I know, you may have another identity too, Here you assume nothing !

[StreetCowboy]

 

This one come around again so soon.....oh well!

If the OP wants more and varied answers just do a search, this has been done to death, but hey," play it again Sam"

Perhaps you didn't notice I've only posted 22 times on here? You didn't write "wait until you've been here 20 years" but your comment was more or less the same thing.....

A low number of posts, or even being a member here for just 6 months means nothing ! You may have been on the sidelines for years for all I know, you may have another identity too, Here you assume nothing !

 

Assume nothing, but speculate everything.

Who do you reckon will be the video referee for the World Cup Final?

Do you think they will have a piper at Old Trafford because it's St Andrews Night?

SC

[Jasun]

They were miserable before they came, hoping somehow that a change would somehow make it all better, and it didn't.

[transam]

May I point out that during my longish life I have been aware that different nationalities have a totally different ''take'' on humour, really hard to get a smile. Not being derogatory, just my take on stuff that could be deemed as miserable.

[CharlieH]

May I point out that during my longish life I have been aware that different nationalities have a totally different ''take'' on humour, really hard to get a smile. Not being derogatory, just my take on stuff that could be deemed as miserable.

Very true! Also its difficult at times to see the sentiment or intention of a post, with no facial expression, no tone, just words on a page that may have been written by someone whos first language isnt english, there is no way of really knowing and therefore easy to mistake or misinterpret what was intended.

Was it what was said or how you interpreted it ? ?......who knows, the reaction to a reply is often is the only

clue.

They say 90% of communication is non verbal !

Edited November 29, 2013 by CharlieH

[transam]

May I point out that during my longish life I have been aware that different nationalities have a totally different ''take'' on humour, really hard to get a smile. Not being derogatory, just my take on stuff that could be deemed as miserable.

Very true! Also its difficult at times to see the sentiment or intention of a post, with no facial expression, no tone, just words on a page that may have been written by someone whos first language isnt english, there is no way of really knowing and therefore easy to mistake or misinterpret what was intended.

Was it what was said or how you interpreted it ? ?......who knows, the reaction to a reply is often is the only

clue.

They say 90% of communication is non verbal !

How true..........Sometimes I write stuff which I am sure has been taken the wrong way. Recently a guy posted I was a wife beater , how he came to that conclusion really did baffle me as my wife beats me.............

[CharlieH]

May I point out that during my longish life I have been aware that different nationalities have a totally different ''take'' on humour, really hard to get a smile. Not being derogatory, just my take on stuff that could be deemed as miserable.

Very true! Also its difficult at times to see the sentiment or intention of a post, with no facial expression, no tone, just words on a page that may have been written by someone whos first language isnt english, there is no way of really knowing and therefore easy to mistake or misinterpret what was intended.

Was it what was said or how you interpreted it ? ?......who knows, the reaction to a reply is often is the only

clue.

They say 90% of communication is non verbal !

How true..........Sometimes I write stuff which I am sure has been taken the wrong way. Recently a guy posted I was a wife beater , how he came to that conclusion really did baffle me as my wife beats me.............

And others try to beat you when you sing ! ?........apparently..!

[welsh1]

May I point out that during my longish life I have been aware that different nationalities have a totally different ''take'' on humour, really hard to get a smile. Not being derogatory, just my take on stuff that could be deemed as miserable.

Very true! Also its difficult at times to see the sentiment or intention of a post, with no facial expression, no tone, just words on a page that may have been written by someone whos first language isnt english, there is no way of really knowing and therefore easy to mistake or misinterpret what was intended.

Was it what was said or how you interpreted it ? ?......who knows, the reaction to a reply is often is the only

clue.

They say 90% of communication is non verbal !

How true..........Sometimes I write stuff which I am sure has been taken the wrong way. Recently a guy posted I was a wife beater , how he came to that conclusion really did baffle me as my wife beats me.............

And I bet you enjoy it

[transam]

May I point out that during my longish life I have been aware that different nationalities have a totally different ''take'' on humour, really hard to get a smile. Not being derogatory, just my take on stuff that could be deemed as miserable.

Very true! Also its difficult at times to see the sentiment or intention of a post, with no facial expression, no tone, just words on a page that may have been written by someone whos first language isnt english, there is no way of really knowing and therefore easy to mistake or misinterpret what was intended.

Was it what was said or how you interpreted it ? ?......who knows, the reaction to a reply is often is the only

clue.

They say 90% of communication is non verbal !

How true..........Sometimes I write stuff which I am sure has been taken the wrong way. Recently a guy posted I was a wife beater , how he came to that conclusion really did baffle me as my wife beats me.............

And I bet you enjoy it

Lets not go into that eh..............

[mgjackson69]

In the time it takes for a miserable TV member to post "that has been done before,, use the search", he could just as easily type a useful response, or not respond at all.

ThaiVisa has been around long enough that surely every topic has been discussed...so I guess we should never open any new threads.

Sure, some topics have been done to death...but every member does not have to join every conversation, or read every topic.

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[welsh1]

You only have to take a long hard look around,, there are so many Falangs,, Farangs,, or I think they are being called Farongs nowadays.

( Retired ) and living In Thailand, with there monthly pensions,, Nothing to do all day,, drinking in the same old bars,, sitting on the same old stool,, staring at the same old girl... Maybe That's why they look so miserable.

Myself ,,,I'm Just a miserable Bast@#rd because, I'm jealous, and wish I could do the same,, But I have to work for a living

[PaullyW]

You can still eat them, though. They're not that miserable after you get used to the taste.

[Asiantravel]

I think some though not all could be miserable because they haven't achieved everything they would have liked to in their lives and are probably feeling extreme frustration. This could be for a whole host of reasons, such as wasting opportunities, living their lives according to other peoples standards, etc.

I think people who aren't miserable are more at peace with themselves and can look back at their lives and feel a sense of achievement and contentment.

[thailiketoo]

Because they were miserable when they arrived,you can not run away from emotional problems.

You must clean up a mess not sweep it from one corner to another.

Those that did clean their slate will enjoy Thailand.

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Naw. I came to Thailand because I don't like Christmas. Solved. I came to Thailand because I didn't like my ex wives hitting me up for money. Solved. I came to Thailand because my GF's father wanted to kill me. Solved. And a couple of more like that but you get the drift. I came to Thailand because I like New Years, Thailand has three New Years.

I personally think the people who don't like Thailand don't live in Thailand. They come on here and fake it to try and make the people who do live here feel bad and leave. Misery loves company.