lostmebike Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 What do you want Thai people to know about yourself?They already know everything anyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I expect 99.999% of the Thai population neither needs nor wants to know anything about me. What makes you think 668 Thai people either need or want to know something about you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laobali Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) I don't want to eat chicken feet. offal bugs chicken feet Adding chicken gristle/sinue I was hungry and asked what the small crumbed bits were. Chicken was the reply. Munched on ... ... all gristle/sinue So, I had another ... repeat experience. Nothing is wasted at the Farm. They crumb up the chicken gristle/sinue so adding ... gristle/sinue Have to disagree there. Crumbed, fried chicken tendons (en gai tort) are one of my favourite Thai/Lao restaurant dishes. Also, if I'm out in the sticks, fried grasshoppers go very well with beer. Need to be a bit careful with the spiky legs though. And I love to see the local reaction to a farang eating them with relish! Edited January 8, 2014 by laobali 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 probably as little as possible, just the same as they want me to know of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 You have body order Yeah, been waiting since before Christmas - not here yet. Oh I am sorry I meant you smell. Some Thai people think the foreigners smell stinky. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) ...what is your point..... ...you go first..... Educational purpose so that when I hear Thai people say thing about the expats or foreigner that is untrue, I can educate them. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Edited January 8, 2014 by Somsrisonphimai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ableguy Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 i have some trouble pronouncing "th" so when i say "free", i might actually mean "three", and when i say "fat" i might actually mean "that"... so they should seek further confirmation in any such ambiguous instances to avoid misunderstanding... Fat thunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Would like them to know that I am a harmless, honest and trustworthy person, but not stupid just because I don't speak Thai. ^ sounds like you are planning some kind of scam Wow, you caught me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 That I need to meet all their ladies that are under 30 years of age for dinner (and under 55 kg) Will pass your message along sir Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Some Thai people think the foreigners smell stinky. Many do. Me too sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenCrew Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I want them to know (think) that not being a house owner in Thailand, and only having a basic motorcycle really does mean that you are counting every Baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 I want them to know (think) that not being a house owner in Thailand, and only having a basic motorcycle really does mean that you are counting every Baht. Yeah, I don't get the psychology of the thinking that if you don't wear golds, you live a simple life and you don't buy them drink, they think you're have no money. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfc Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I'd like them to know that I mean well even though I may seem a bit crazy in my mannerisms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 my favourite colour is grey What shade? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I don't want to eat chicken feet. Or heads Also that I enjoy their culture. Like back in the old country it does have a few things that are not high on my list but over all I love it. I am free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 For the most part I could care less what the Thais think of me. I gave up trying to get to know the neighbors and establish relationships, so now I just live a life of alienation from the locals with the exception of my wife and immediate family members. I get tired of greeting the natives with a smile and having them turn their heads or look at me like I'm crazy. There's another side of me that craves the kind of acceptance that I had back in the States where there is a definite class distinction. I made an income in the top 5% of Americans and established a reputation of being a wise, fair and prudent businessman. We can learn something from everyone regardless of social status, but some of us older guys have traveled the world extensively and have spent years gaining knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Some of us even fought in a war called Vietnam to halt the threat of Communism coming to places like Thailand (at least at the time that's what we thought it was all about). So, in short, I worked my ass of to attain a certain level of recognition in the form of trust, respect and dignity within the community. Now, fast forward to 2010 when I retired to Thailand, and I have been made to feel inferior ever since. The Thais seem to be able to recognize their own HISO types, but when they look at us farangs they seem to lump us all into the same bowl of low lifes that they see running the red light districts and making fools of themselves. Sure, I did all that years ago in Manila, but at least I was a well-dressed respectable fool! I never hit a bar without being decked out in a double-breasted suit. All kidding aside, the Thais just don't seem to care who we are or who we were before coming here. I could make a long list of the reasons why I have become so critical of the Thais, but this is the one that really gets me in the gut. I came here expecting to live out my life in "paradise", but it has turned into my greatest nightmare. As Rodney Dangerfield used to say..."I just can't get no respect". Now, having said all that, I can crawl back into my shell and pretend that I don't really give a rat's ass once again. I think you would feel completely different if you lived in BKK. Did Americans in east bumf&$k REALLY think that much better of you? Thais in BKK seem to really respect what you do or did back home. They usually introduce us by telling other Thais what we do and where we are from. I just think hicks in Isaan and hicks in Iowa are similar. I just treat people who I get to know and like with respect. I want want them to know that. Also successful Americans in their 40's seem to need a lot less butt kissing than the ones over 65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixxer Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 cough cough cough cough ... and mind your own business . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 That I need to meet all their ladies that are under 30 years of age for dinner (and under 55 kg) Will pass your message along sir Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Guess he forgot to add "not taller than 135 cm", as the Op's only 142 cm "tall." And lost him bike. Lol- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 cough cough cough cough ... and mind your own business . 555, why are you not cooperating? I am trying to establish the relationship between Thais and foreigners. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 That I need to meet all their ladies that are under 30 years of age for dinner (and under 55 kg) Will pass your message along sir Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Guess he forgot to add "not taller than 135 cm", as the Op's only 142 cm "tall." And lost him bike. Lol- 555, I forgot to ask him how much is he willing to pay, he gets what he pays for. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nithisa78 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 ............................................Happy Talk........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 You have body order Yeah, been waiting since before Christmas - not here yet. Oh I am sorry I meant you smell. Some Thai people think the foreigners smell stinky. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Your a kind sensible generous caring person who smells or you smell great but are a piece of sh*t which does the Thai prefer?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 "What do you want Thai people to know about yourself? " As little as possible. Information is power. Steve McQueen in Magnificent 7: Guy asks where he from? (Steve points behind himself) "Where you going?" Points ahead of himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 "What do you want Thai people to know about yourself? " As little as possible. Information is power. Steve McQueen in Magnificent 7: Guy asks where he from? (Steve points behind himself) "Where you going?" Points ahead of himself. Well, I guess you don't like sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 You have body order Yeah, been waiting since before Christmas - not here yet. Oh I am sorry I meant you smell. Some Thai people think the foreigners smell stinky. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Your a kind sensible generous caring person who smells or you smell great but are a piece of sh*t which does the Thai prefer?? I say they prefer the one that has a good heart and smell great! I know I do. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongteesood Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Want the kids to know that MOST of the bad things the parents say about foreigners are not true. We will not eat you if you misbehave for example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 555, why are you not cooperating? I am trying to establish the relationship between Thais and foreigners. The point many are trying to make is that they don't want much if any relationships with the locals. Some people get overwhelmed by the fact that Thais are always "rudely" butting in and wanting to know things about us that are considered private back home. Like asking us where we are going, have we eaten yet all the time. Or even worse, how much money do you make, why do you farang like dark-skinned girls, etc. Fact is, many foreigners here only want to associate with other foreigners, and those Thais that provide them with the goods and services they want at a fair price. Others, myself included, think they're missing out on a lot that Thailand has to offer, but their POV is a valid one, to each their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somsrisonphimai Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 555, why are you not cooperating? I am trying to establish the relationship between Thais and foreigners. The point many are trying to make is that they don't want much if any relationships with the locals. Some people get overwhelmed by the fact that Thais are always "rudely" butting in and wanting to know things about us that are considered private back home. Like asking us where we are going, have we eaten yet all the time. Or even worse, how much money do you make, why do you farang like dark-skinned girls, etc. Fact is, many foreigners here only want to associate with other foreigners, and those Thais that provide them with the goods and services they want at a fair price. Others, myself included, think they're missing out on a lot that Thailand has to offer, but their POV is a valid one, to each their own. Your point is well taking. To live together, one must know the other's preferences, so open up a little won't hurt. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I am not intellectually inferior simply because I don't seem to be able to get my head around your language. Many farangs have been quite well educated about useless stuff! I too am often under the misconception that because you do not speak English well, you are dumb and raising my voice helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO1973 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 From what I can see there is nothing to be misconceived, we are all exactly what we appear to be. So the following are true then? 1. You have body order 2. You rich 3. You like sex 4. You are a spoiler 5. You don't understand Thai culture Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Well Somsrisonphimai, this is what foreigners see, hear, and experience in Thailand everyday: 1. Showering and deodorant are optional (please go on the MRT at rush hour if you doubt this). 2. Becoming rich even if it hurts others is a goal shared by many. 3. From the amount of single, pregnant females, Thais must also like sex. 4. Spoiling another person's gains is acceptable as long as you don't get caught. 5. If Thais cheat, lie, or treat foreigners badly it's the foreigners' fault for not understanding 'Thai culture'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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