snoop1130 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is how Thai students think expats see Thailand By Prae Sakaowan Water boxing, riding “beautiful elephants” in a commercial elephant camp, and grabbing a quick bite of fried bugs and Pad Thai on the street are what a group of award-winning students think expats love about Thailand. This homemade video by five Communication Arts students at Nation University, in the northern province of Lampang, won first prize in the government-sponsored contest “Through the eyes of foreigners: Youth's reflection on the image of Thailand.” Their three-minute video was awarded THB50,000 cash by the National Legislative Assembly. Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2017/01/13/how-thai-students-think-expats-see-thailand-video -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2017-1-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Expats or tourists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Next time those guys should go to Pattaya and ask the tourists on beachroad what they like in Thailand. I love the temples, bugs, national parks, streetfood with organmeat, fishheadsoup, deepfried things and of course sitting in a minivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I like hearing the life stories of taxi drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, trogers said: Expats or tourists... Exactly! The title should read - This is how thai students think foreign visitors see thailand - and not expats as they view it completely differently after the rose tinted glasses falls off their noses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Yes, I came here for the elephants and Muay Thai. I admit it. Alright? Obviously those "award winning" blokes haven't done much research on Thai Visa. Edited January 13, 2017 by Misterwhisper additions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullie Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Expats learn not to be amazed by anything thai people, or students think of them. Even after 8 years of marriage I still have to correct my wife's preconceptions, let alone anyone not under the mighty wings of the farang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFarAndNear Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Arent these the guy that Thailand does not want because they spend not much money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I haven't been kissed by a monkey yet.......so my life is not complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidlady Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The winning group included massage in their statement of interests, they just didn't clarify what type of massage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, SoFarAndNear said: Arent these the guy that Thailand does not want because they spend not much money? Not at all. The tens of thousands of "expats", those who are resident here on a yearly basis, with or wihout families,spend far more than the average tourists on their two/three week holiday where they are enjoying the elephant & crocodile shows, pad Thai, fried bugs,temples and the parks etc.................................oh, and the naughty nightlife where available. Do you somehow feel that Thailand does not want you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I just contacted the producers of this "film" and we will be shooting a sequel on Soi Six in Pattaya. It is about the spiritual retreat and experience of living in Pattaya. No elephants where harmed during production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Oh God - I am sick and tired of this unrelenting nationalistic propaganda. Yes, we all know: Thailand is perfect. Thailand is the best place in the world. Thailand is uniquely beautiful. The Thais are a fun-filled, laughing and loving, loyal and sincere people. Thailand has discovered the cure for AIDS, cancer, heart disease, stroke ... on and on. And Thais NEVER would dream of raping and murdering innocent tourists on their charming Thai islands - and pinning the blame on powerless Burmese servants. Well done students: your film is at the cutting edge of questioning the country you live in. If as a student you tow the party line to this extent - what the hell are you going to be like when you are fifty? Right! Fascism and Dictatorship are cool, cool, cool. Let's have more of it (say these wonderful, critically-thinking, prize-winning students). And Thailand can be the proud hub of all that wonderful political enlightenment and progress. Yeah! Let's make some videos about how all the foreigners just love fascism and autocracy. Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 39 minutes ago, Eligius said: Oh God - I am sick and tired of this unrelenting nationalistic propaganda. Yes, we all know: Thailand is perfect. Thailand is the best place in the world. Thailand is uniquely beautiful. The Thais are a fun-filled, laughing and loving, loyal and sincere people. Thailand has discovered the cure for AIDS, cancer, heart disease, stroke ... on and on. And Thais NEVER would dream of raping and murdering innocent tourists on their charming Thai islands - and pinning the blame on powerless Burmese servants. Well done students: your film is at the cutting edge of questioning the country you live in. If as a student you tow the party line to this extent - what the hell are you going to be like when you are fifty? Right! Fascism and Dictatorship are cool, cool, cool. Let's have more of it (say these wonderful, critically-thinking, prize-winning students). And Thailand can be the proud hub of all that wonderful political enlightenment and progress. Yeah! Let's make some videos about how all the foreigners just love fascism and autocracy. Bring it on! How long you stay Thailan? You no like Thailan? You no unnerstan Thai pee pull studen very polie. Thai studen peepul wery goood. Why falang say bad too mush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Eligius said: Oh God - I am sick and tired of this unrelenting nationalistic propaganda. Yes, we all know: Thailand is perfect. Thailand is the best place in the world. Thailand is uniquely beautiful. The Thais are a fun-filled, laughing and loving, loyal and sincere people. Thailand has discovered the cure for AIDS, cancer, heart disease, stroke ... on and on. And Thais NEVER would dream of raping and murdering innocent tourists on their charming Thai islands - and pinning the blame on powerless Burmese servants. Well done students: your film is at the cutting edge of questioning the country you live in. If as a student you tow the party line to this extent - what the hell are you going to be like when you are fifty? Right! Fascism and Dictatorship are cool, cool, cool. Let's have more of it (say these wonderful, critically-thinking, prize-winning students). And Thailand can be the proud hub of all that wonderful political enlightenment and progress. Yeah! Let's make some videos about how all the foreigners just love fascism and autocracy. Bring it on! ignorance is bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Their three-minute video was awarded THB50,000 cash by the National Legislative Assembly Oh my god But id did give me an idea Tony Blair was the one who said education education education I think he should be sent here to help the PM May just work Gets him out of our ears and that cannot be bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 And that just before the special day for the youth, and from existing, or at least to-be, elite citizens...and after what the beloved PM has declared! IMHO opinion, starting from the existing potential, the first, major, positive step forward for Thai youth would be to become... ostriches, they would still not see the light of day, which is, alas, another, remote, step, but, at least, they would not be exposed anymore to the smell inherent to the place where they have their head stuck at the time. Hard, yes, Thai-bashing, no, unfortunately, very much so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optad Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The students could not have been set the correct parameters to comprehensively meet adequately or fail fairly the broader headline in the OP. They just executed a collage or some stereotyped nonsense according to their anecdotal understandings. This rewards them an HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 P.S. on my ID 17: ...And this was a government-sponsored contest, and these students won an award, the first prize please, 50,000Baht from the NLA! The members of the jury should be hung by the thumbs for 24h., above a crocodile pit, LOL, ...and all the participating students only ever get a tourist-guide job, ...limited to the Lampang province, LOL, bunch of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 39 minutes ago, optad said: The students could not have been set the correct parameters to comprehensively meet adequately or fail fairly the broader headline in the OP. They just executed a collage or some stereotyped nonsense according to their anecdotal understandings. This rewards them an HD. 'optad': The 'logic' of your post suits the pair of kangaroos on you avatar quite well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optad Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 ^ Oxymoronic. At least the kids expressed a pov. Their perspective could not be as dull as nor conformed as most here on TV. But you summarise .... .. hung by thumbs // above crocodile pits // only ever get tourist jobs I wonder why Thais are less than complimentary when so many poor farang judges sit ready to execute comparative judgement. Love to survey the resident expat/farang educational levels appropo the voluminous negative opinions they eject. Make a great study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasspade Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 That's exactly how I felt and acted when I came on my first trip.I was so naive. Now, 3 years down the line ... It's turned into a warzone! But don't let this creep you up, just YouTube "why not thailand"! Some things you can not hide, no matter what propaganda you throw at it! By the way,... how many of you did not come back for the booze and honey at first? C'mon! Admit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, optad said: ^ Oxymoronic. At least the kids expressed a pov. Their perspective could not be as dull as nor conformed as most here on TV. But you summarise .... .. hung by thumbs // above crocodile pits // only ever get tourist jobs I wonder why Thais are less than complimentary when so many poor farang judges sit ready to execute comparative judgement. Love to survey the resident expat/farang educational levels appropo the voluminous negative opinions they eject. Make a great study. Elitist nonsense about Westerners. Fantastical about Thais. You'll be quite alright in the ward with Jesus Christ, he helps to look after all the other patients. Edited January 13, 2017 by Squeegee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optad Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Squeegee said: Elitist nonsense about Westerners. Fantastical about Thais. You'll be quite alright in the ward with Jesus Christ, he helps to look after all the patients. Cannot decode your script. NFI. What about westerners and Thais? Get this from singha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebluewater Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 4 hours ago, BSJ said: I haven't been kissed by a monkey yet.......so my life is not complete! Sometime they show me the monkey - sometimes I kiss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchinlondon Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Oh God - I am sick and tired of this unrelenting nationalistic propaganda. Yes, we all know: Thailand is perfect. Thailand is the best place in the world. Thailand is uniquely beautiful. The Thais are a fun-filled, laughing and loving, loyal and sincere people. Thailand has discovered the cure for AIDS, cancer, heart disease, stroke ... on and on. And Thais NEVER would dream of raping and murdering innocent tourists on their charming Thai islands - and pinning the blame on powerless Burmese servants. Well done students: your film is at the cutting edge of questioning the country you live in. If as a student you tow the party line to this extent - what the hell are you going to be like when you are fifty? Right! Fascism and Dictatorship are cool, cool, cool. Let's have more of it (say these wonderful, critically-thinking, prize-winning students). And Thailand can be the proud hub of all that wonderful political enlightenment and progress. Yeah! Let's make some videos about how all the foreigners just love fascism and autocracy. Bring it on!Yep. Lately I start to think about moving out. Sick of the girls and the general mentality. Neber thought it would happenSent from my GT-I8552 using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, dutchinlondon said: Yep. Lately I start to think about moving out. Sick of the girls and the general mentality. Neber thought it would happen Sent from my GT-I8552 using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Down the road in c Treat you very well and speak English Had its bad times but now moved ahead of thailand And the girls Hang on where is wife? ok asleep They have real ones not padded serious its a nice place to live now May even try it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I thought most came for a taste of the traditional Thai arts.....pole dancing. But I'm sure others come for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) 44 minutes ago, optad said: Cannot decode your script. NFI. What about westerners and Thais? Get this from singha? Seems so: "At least the kids expressed a pov." No, they didn't, they regurgitated the simple-minded trash thinking they are supposed to, that's why The Old Toads gave 'em a prize. "Their perspective could not be as dull as nor conformed as most here on TV." Are you really so painfully ignorant, or are you here to peddle double-speak? The latter is very dangerous and is a tool of propaganda by fascists, dictators... military juntas.... "I wonder why Thais are less than complimentary..." This is just an ignorant little fantasy of yours. There are very few Thais who have a right to complain about foreigners in their country. "....when so many poor farang judges sit ready to execute comparative judgement." So did you even have your head in the sand for Critical Thinking Lesson 1 as well? Or is there some other reason why you don't want the boat rocked? "Love to survey the resident expat/farang educational levels..." Or those who have no clue what the definition of conformity is, or what having a different "pov" is? Elitist snob doesn't work for you, don't give up the day job. "appropo the voluminous negative opinions they eject. Make a great study." And there we have it: simple-minded and divorced from reality, but Jesus can take care of you like he does all the other patients. Just think of him as the sand you put your head into, rather than another crazy nutcase. "At least the kids expressed a pov [...] Their perspective could not be as dull as nor conformed as most here on TV." Edited January 13, 2017 by Squeegee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Their three-minute video was awarded THB50,000 cash by the National Legislative Assembly ...for making yet another TAT- propaganda add! Hallelujah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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