The online TVF Slang Dictionary

[ozsamurai]

Started in another thread, here you can define the unique language that is TVF. Feel free to modify and add definitions

Farangness: adj a condition acquired when moving to Thailand, by otherwisely sane whites of European decent, causing them to loose control of their reasoning faculties, and engage in inane Thai bashing while posting on TVF. Advanced cases may lead to loss of girlfriend/wife, hair and money. Current research suggests, long-term or chronic 'farangness' may be the leading cause of falling off balconies.

[Rooo]

Moved to PUB.

[mesquite]

It also causes them to use "loose" instead of "lose" and to put commas in the wrong place.

[Soutpeel]

Digital Pikey:

A person of nomadic decent,usually from a western country, who has long term residence in Thai by way of tourist/Education visa's or visa wavier and claims to be making significant amounts of money as an on line entrepreneur by virtue of running an on line business from Thailand and "living the dream" [definition needed]

The Digital Pikey is said to frequent local Thai business' who off free wifi facilities and they are is always on the look out for cheap accommodations/places to eat, but typically their staple diet is one of "Mamma Noodles"

The Digital Pikey is prone to become hysterical and aggressive when questioned about their legal status in Thailand and frequently demands special privileges in Thailand

In some extreme cases they are not adverse to stealing another persons identity.

[ATF]

Soutie I believe you forgot to mention they are still claiming housing allowance, unemployment benefits, child support and a host of other benefits in their home Country.

[CharlieH]

I strongly suggest posters here read the "Netiquette" section of the forum rules.

[neverdie]

I strongly suggest posters here read the "Netiquette" section of the forum rules.

and always apply appropriate amounts of lubrication prior to using their newly purchased TGAU's.

[mrtoad]

"Gerbilist"

Often associated with "Digital Pikey" (see previous entry) these nomadic beings are often involved in Gerbil play, using tubes and other assorted tools to allow Gerbils to roam free within themselves. They also have frequent sessions with Dr Will and worship Richard Gere. They are known to use other peoples aliases to hide their deviant behaviours.

[ozsamurai]

Siamologist: or "Thailand apologist" (noun). A person who's image of modern day Thailand is firmly rooted in the images of the Siam of yesteryear. Considered widely as a person of English descent (other nationalities have been recorded), having escaped the drudgery of their home land, are now unable, though sheer relief, to determine fact from fiction. Siamologists are most oft to taking views supporting anything and everything Thai related, regardless of blatantly obvious evidence to the contrary. Often seen wearing 'rose colored glasses', & Chang beer logo tank tops.

Edited October 6, 2014 by ozsamurai

[Soutpeel]

Walt: Abbreviation for "Walter Mitty" - Someone who pretends to be something they are not, especially: a member of the forces special forces e.g. the 22 SAS regiment, US Navy Seals or some form specialist government department such as the CIA or MI5.

A rather sad pathetic individual who try's to compensate for their social inadequacies by adopting what they see as a glamorous or respectable life style.

Typically the Walt is said to inhabit towns across Thailand with large tourist and foreigner populations

Edited October 6, 2014 by Soutpeel

[mosquitobill]

And we all know a Walt don't we

[ScotBkk]

Thai apologist:

One who has lost all reality? Who’s mind-set has become cynical towards, (originally were) people from their own countries, now having adapted their new found role in Thailand with a warped twisted attitude stemming from the brain now being starved of much needed oxygen. This, down to the huge adorned amulet around their thick skinned neck.

These self-appointed FarangThaihood stereotypes are easily recognised on TV topics. Given that, their modus operandi is to pour scorn on others that don’t readily agree with any such posts they’ve belted out to all and sundry or deemed to befit any replies. In the depths of their concrete hearts, can’t help being convinced with no exceptions to the rule, we all are mere worthless garbage and should duly appreciate their Godamn rights.

Them, living here for many years with a healthy pension, growing interest at an alarming rate that will see them off in a couple of years. Soon, laying abreast the slab ready for their release to be introduced to another paradise. Thus, awhile the woman they love are crying crocodile tears, wishing he would hurry and disappear into a puff of smoke so she can get her mitts on his dough and start searching anew for another cantankerous old fool easily parted with his money.

[ozsamurai]

You should just edit and add to Siamologist ScotBKK, seems the same to me, I missed the baht chain thing..

[SeaVisionBurma]

Again, a reminder of forum netiquette - grammar and spelling police please take note, a further post picking on spelling and grammar has been removed

[Soutpeel]

English Nazi: One who has an unhealthy obsession with correcting the spelling, grammar and pronunciation of others

​and very prevalent among the Thailand online communities. This species is typically found among the "English Teacher" fraternity

in Thailand, who have a tendency to bring their "work home with them" and frequently have delusions they are in still "teaching" in class

A rather sad pathetic individual who attempts to compensate for their social inadequacies by showing their "expertise" in their chosen field at every possible opportunity in a discussion without actually contributing anything significant or relevant to a given topic.

Edited October 7, 2014 by Soutpeel

[ozsamurai]

English Nazi: or "Grammar Police" One who has an overly unhealthy obsession with correcting the spelling, grammar punctuation & pronunciation of others, very prevalent among the Thailand online communities. This species is typically found among the "English Teacher" fraternity

in Thailand, who have a tendency to bring their "work home with them" and frequently have delusions they are in still "teaching" in class

A rather sad pathetic individual with definite indications of severe OCD, who attempt to compensate for their social inadequacies by showing their "expertise" in their chosen field at every possible opportunity in a discussion without actually contributing anything significant or relevant to a given topic.

Edited October 7, 2014 by ozsamurai

[somchai jones]

WOF : abbreviation for 'whinging old fart'

One who typically visited Thailand for the first time later in life. Decided to stay because they thought they had found paradise upon meeting the lovely 'Oi' or 'Lek' on their first night here.

Often the WOF would declare his undying love for the aforementioned Oi or Lek and sell up in his own country, come back to Thailand and duly marry Oi or Lek, buying her a house and car and putting all they owned into her name. Oi or Lek would then often disappear leaving the WOF destitute.

WOFs typically live on a meagre pension which they gladly share with the landlady and staff at their local bar. Their grip on reality that was initially lost during their first few ventures to the bars gradually begins to return as they start to consider that their drinking companions' claims that they are a 'hansum man', 'sexy man' or that their beer belly is attractive may not actually be true.......

The bitterness then sets in and has the effect of making the WOF believe that he knows everything about Thailand when in fact he knows very little. The WOF also starts to believe that all Thais are opposed to him. This may be due to the fact that WOFs very rarely speak any Thai.

Other traits of the typical WOF are that they have a resentment of younger western men that have the audacity to make Thailand their home. Particularly those younger western men that are able to live in Thailand comfortably and speak Thai.....the WOFs ire is also often directed at other retirees of the WOFs own age group, particularly those retirees that are not WOFs and are happy living in Thailand......

A peculiarity of the standard WOF is that although they spend endless hours vilifying their hosts and host country, they never seem to leave.

A trait specific to WOFs from the UK is that they often model their persona on the British sitcom character Victor Meldrew.

Edited October 7, 2014 by somchai jones

[ozsamurai]

have to proliferate that one.... he's just a WOF, don't mind him..

Oz

[bob strutt]

best forem yet, i do not feel on my own any more, i thought it was just me.

[belg]

grandadio : old fart with girlfriend same age as possible granddaughter

she love him long time, he thinks

ATM with leggs

stomac like an 8 month pregnant woman

[NoshowJones]

English Nazi: or "Grammar Police" One who has an overly unhealthy obsession with correcting the spelling, grammar punctuation & pronunciation of others, very prevalent among the Thailand online communities. This species is typically found among the "English Teacher" fraternity

in Thailand, who have a tendency to bring their "work home with them" and frequently have delusions they are in still "teaching" in class

A rather sad pathetic individual with definite indications of severe OCD, who attempt to compensate for their social inadequacies by showing their "expertise" in their chosen field at every possible opportunity in a discussion without actually contributing anything significant or relevant to a given topic.

I do not think it is wrong if a poster says, I want to get a job teaching English, then has grammatical and spelling errors, no poster is wrong to comment on this for obvious reasons.

[Maestro]

TL = Thailand
Bangers = Bangkok
Patters = Pattaya
CM = Chiang Mai
CR = Chiang Rai

TV = Thaivisa

TVF = Thaivisa forum

PP = passport

PP = Phnom Penh
AOITTMSPDUM = any other idiotic thing to make sure people don't uderstand me

SLATFATF

[lucifer666]

PMSL, love this list. It should be bound into book form so i can place it on my bookshelf next to my Rogers Profanisaurus ( VIS readers will understand)

[ScotBkk]

You should just edit and add to Siamologist ScotBKK, seems the same to me, I missed the baht chain thing..

Never read it

[Soutpeel]

any suggestions on this one ?

Cheap Charlie aka Balloon Chaser

[welsh1]

trusticles

Having the balls to trust someone in a difficult situation, when the failure of that trust would result in injury or financial loss.

[ScotBkk]

You should just edit and add to Siamologist ScotBKK, seems the same to me, I missed the baht chain thing..

Ozsamurai,

Would highly appreciate if you could possibly oblige us with your rendition. Since, it seems to be a prudent request to someone great like yourself, who has much more to offer than mere posters like myself. Look forward to this, which I'm sure will astound us with your brilliance, embellished with outstanding writing skills ‘second to none’ keeping everyone spellbound for hours. I know you’re not a blowhard, I can tell by the way you preach out to others.

Try to keep it in pace with this particular topic and keep the words & grammar more low-key just in-case we have to spend the entire evening with our noses stuck in dictionaries. Thus, trying to decipher your elegant writings.

People, like you have so many hidden literate talents being so humble and versed, knowledgeable, educated in one or several different fields therefore plead you have a sudden burst of inspiration and thrill us all to death ……

Here waiting …..

[ozsamurai]

Get out of the bed on the wrong side did we? Was just suggesting that they sounded similar so could be merged (as it states in the OP). But, thanks for the diatribe anyway, I'm sure you had fun writing it.

Oz

[ATF]

any suggestions on this one ?

Cheap Charlie aka Balloon Chaser

The Cheap Charlie and Balloon Chaser are sub species of the genus Kee Nieow. Also included in this genus are the Khao San Roader although the KSR has two distinct species - Jet Trash serial visa runner and Trustifarian which I will discuss later.

The Cheap Charlie sees his mission in life to short change as many people as possible. He's the guy who always goes to the toilet when the bill arrives or when it's his turn to buy a round of drinks or orders a double Jack 'n' Coke when someone else is buying.

He also likes to pick up street hookers and then say "Oh I didn't realise you were a prostitute" or conveniently lose his cash.

The Balloon Chaser usually has a higher standard of living than the Cheap Charlie but his budget is very tight. He wouldn't dream of spending money on booze except at a supermarket and lives almost exclusively off Pool Night free food and Birthday Bashes. He always carries a compliment of Tupperware containers usually sourced freely from friends who order from Food by Phone.

He lives almost exclusively off free food provided by bars and he may under threat of eviction purchase a bottle of water.

He has been known occasionally to purchase a 99 Baht breakfast when pickings are slim but always insists on the 1 Baht change.

[ozsamurai]

Cheap Charlie aka Balloon Chaser (noun) A species not only found in Thailand, but all over the world, sometimes referred to as 'wedding crashers' or 'funeral stalkers'. The type found in Thailand are commonly referred to as a "Cheap Charlie". Determined to live like locals they refrain from carrying or using money whenever possible....

There's a start..

edit ATF's is waaaay better....

Edited October 7, 2014 by ozsamurai