rak sa_ngop Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I did a short gemology course here in Bangkok so now I can tell the difference between a ruby and a sapphire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatyaier Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Bartering. I now only pay 450% more than a local. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocopops Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) sorry cant think of any skills that can be acquired here and not anywhere cell in the world nothing of any meaning or use what do you have in mind just in case i am missing the point draftvader gets it. Aaaaah, another Thai-bashing thread, masquerading as a question. You're acquiring a reputation, eldragon, that of a serial basher. Really? I'm usually pretty careful to make objective statements. "Many Thais" vs "Thais." Etc. But thanks for the heads up. In all honesty, I was thinking about stuff along the lines of washing clothing by hand. But draftvader cracked me up. Sorry. I don't think equivocating makes a statement objective. It increases the chances of it being correct in the sense that the vast majority of unqualified statements are false, but does nothing for objectivity. Really it makes it more subjective, as we are free to come up with our own definition of "many" to influence the validity of the statement. Edited November 8, 2014 by cocopops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpkt8 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Not to be punctual for appointments. And always using the same reason 'Lot tit' (traffic jam). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukecan Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The ability to convince girls to have a one night stand Standing in dim lighting while taking your wallet out is a skill? Naw, just swiping left for 15 mins on tinder is more than enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaddeus Posted November 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Watching a worker as I plan how to do it better as soon as they leave? You don't need to be in Thailand to develop an irrational superiority complex, and it's not so much a skill as a delusional mind-set. I take issue with the words irrational and delusional. When faced with a Thai 'Qualified Electrician' who's opening gambit when I question what he is doing is 'Thai electric not same farang electric' Who is being irrational and delusional? But please, don't let me stop you defending them, as you appear to enjoy it so much, carry on if it makes you happy, and happiness is what it's all about really. One thing I have learned about skilled Thai tradesmen is, don't interfere at the time, wait until they have gone, as they will have at least brought enough raw materials for you to do the job properly. The only time this has not happened is when I bought a pool table, those guys knew what they were doing. Edited November 8, 2014 by Thaddeus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 To be able to live with blood pressure breaking the 300 mark and keep a passable snarl at the same time. Only in Thailand can one learn this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm learning how to snarl/growl/moan - the Marg Simpson way - like how the wifey does it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I can spot a ladyboy from 100 meters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek J M Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Tolerate TV grammar nazi´s that have nothing better to do with their time. Laugh at TV Grammar nazi´s, who whne their point is disporiven or disagreed with come up with the usual drivel "your gramamr is terrible / learn to spell" all while being oblivious to the fact not everyone one here is a native English speaker. Edited November 9, 2014 by Derek J M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Tolerate TV grammar nazi´s that have nothing better to do with their time. Laugh at TV Grammar nazi´s, who whne their point is disporiven or disagreed with come up with the usual drivel "your gramamr is terrible / learn to spell" all while being oblivious to the fact not everyone one here is a native English speaker. Silence....silence.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orpheus454 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I have learnt that farang is stupid and knows nothing Yes, but you can access these forums from anywhere in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williet98248 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 how to dodge those pesky tailor salesmen on Pattaya beach road Why dodge them just walk through them....they move... Indeed. Years ago on a visit to Pattaya a tailor tout lounging on a car jumped in front of me as I passed. Never even slowed down; walked right through him and knocked him on his butt on the sidewalk. Could barely contain my laughter as I helped him up and apologized profusely for not seeing him in my way. As for new skills? Hmm. Extreme patience. Laughing at adversity. Expecting anything and nothing. Making myself understood in Thainglish. Fending off bar girls. Defensive driving. Faking a smile. Ahhh...too many to list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Well since I street smart just had to adapt it to here is all. Oh and Ow pit nit dee ow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Lying, cheating, speaking bad English, driving like sh**, mistrust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 "Spelling police" post removed and response to it. Suggest those posters read the "netiquette" section of the forum rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I can spot a ladyboy from 100 meters Man ... you are better then me. I even ask my Thai Partner, MissFarmGirl ... sometimes she has no idea either ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I can spot a ladyboy from 100 meters Man ... you are better then me. I even ask my Thai Partner, MissFarmGirl ... sometimes she has no idea either ... David, my i remind you that you have acquired the skill "two birds with one stone" "two boys with one shot"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 i have broadened my English knowledge in various ways. besides the one i already mentioned i learned that i am a looser when i have lose motions due to too much prikh nam pla or loose to much money when investing. however, my arrogant English language native speaking wife claims that my acquired knowledge is deplorable... vhatever zat means in a langvitch i master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat_4_life Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 That Caesar Milan's (the dog whisperer) mantra "No touch, No Talk, No Eye Contact" is equally effective withBeggars, Touts, Prostitutes, Scammers, Tuk Tuk Drivers ... and many many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 seriously though, patience would be number one without a doubt. Maneuvering a problem so that the solution appears to come from the person who caused it in the first place. Never judge a book by it's cover. There have been certain things happen here that I have thought to be very different to what they actually were. (My apologies to the foreigner in Pattaya walking on Beach Road with his 12 year old Thai son) Although that happened 17 years ago, it was a life changer............... Work in progress, telling the beautiful girls from the blokes in skirts. I'd be interested to hear the details of this life changing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BlackJack Posted November 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2014 I have attained a Doctorate in Cynicism 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 sorry cant think of any skills that can be acquired here and not anywhere cell in the world nothing of any meaning or usewhat do you have in mind just in case i am missing the point draftvader gets it. Aaaaah, another Thai-bashing thread, masquerading as a question. You're acquiring a reputation, eldragon, that of a serial basher. Really? I'm usually pretty careful to make objective statements. "Many Thais" vs "Thais." Etc. But thanks for the heads up. In all honesty, I was thinking about stuff along the lines of washing clothing by hand. But draftvader cracked me up. Sorry. I don't think equivocating makes a statement objective. It increases the chances of it being correct in the sense that the vast majority of unqualified statements are false, but does nothing for objectivity. Really it makes it more subjective, as we are free to come up with our own definition of "many" to influence the validity of the statement. Fair enough. I guess I'm really just trying to communicate "not all". And when I say things like "Thais think differently," I really mean just that. I'm not saying all Thais are stupid or shady or anything like that. Thais have different values. They're a little more tolerant of people's shit lines. Etc. I should probably reign it in a bit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 sorry cant think of any skills that can be acquired here and not anywhere cell in the world nothing of any meaning or usewhat do you have in mind just in case i am missing the point draftvader gets it. Aaaaah, another Thai-bashing thread, masquerading as a question. You're acquiring a reputation, eldragon, that of a serial basher. Really? I'm usually pretty careful to make objective statements. "Many Thais" vs "Thais." Etc. But thanks for the heads up. In all honesty, I was thinking about stuff along the lines of washing clothing by hand. But draftvader cracked me up. Sorry. I don't think equivocating makes a statement objective. It increases the chances of it being correct in the sense that the vast majority of unqualified statements are false, but does nothing for objectivity. Really it makes it more subjective, as we are free to come up with our own definition of "many" to influence the validity of the statement. Fair enough. I guess I'm really just trying to communicate "not all". And when I say things like "Thais think differently," I really mean just that. I'm not saying all Thais are stupid or shady or anything like that. Thais have different values. They're a little more tolerant of people's shit lines. Etc. I should probably reign it in a bit though. stop apologizing to the PC brigade, there is nothing wrong with being you,who cares what anyone thinks,anyway the OP asked for a set of humorous posts with the question alone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunpa Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The ability to "Relak" and not worry so much about lots of stupid stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I learned to become a school teacher, I only had secondary school education back in Scotland, and left school at sixteen to start an apprenticeship which I was not interested in, all I was interested in was playing football and guitars, and all my adult lifetime till I came to Thailand to stay, I worked as a professional, or semi professional musician among other things, but never manual work. I did not come to Thailand to teach English, but was persuaded to come to a classroom where a Farang was teaching by the school head mistress after playing with a local band at an English camp, I kept on going to the school to work voluntary and enjoyed it, and was advised to go on a teacher training course in Bangkok. I graduated successfully and was a teacher for the next three years, but then lost my job with a combination of the two year rule, and a Philipina teacher working for less pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Using a squat toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I have learnt how to be a man and I am now a much better person than the man child that existed back home in mummy and daddy's house around 7 odd years now I have also recently discovered how easy it is to open a bottle of beer with a spoon I have learnt to be calmer in the face of provocation I have never been provoked by any Thai in a personal way, although two farangs have come close to a very sore face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 New skills acquired in Thailand ..... Being able to avoid talking to or taking .... an indian who says ' would you like to buy a watch ' any thai girl who says ' handsome man come here ' any nigerian. jetski's for hire. taxis that look like crap. street stall food. motorbike taxis who look like they have been on the booze all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ok sure, I can play this game. What new skills have I acquired in Thailand? I can now spot a deadbeat, lowlife, good-for-nothing farang just from the constant negativity and irrational hatred of Thailand in nearly all of their posts. A useful skill, actually. I bet u cant!! Seriously Mr Berkshire, although the way you stick up for Thai people is very admirable, I would think my admiration for Thailand, and the Thai people is well known on this forum, as I always go on about most Thai people being decent and honest, but surely you must see that there is a lot of low intelligence among a lot of them. Thailand, like other countries has it's positives and negatives, but the positives far outweigh the negatives here, compared to the UK, although I don't know about the US, and I always call things as I see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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