farangs that try a little too hard to blend in

[cheapskatesam]

I'm the first person to advocate respecting the culture and doing as the Thai's do for an easy care free existence in Thailand.. however ever so often you come across a Farang that has crossed the line and looks like a <removed>

 

I spotted a white guy on the BTS not long ago wearing a surgical mask. I'm quite certain he did not have the plague.. he was just making a pretentious statement to the world.. "I've been here a long time and i'm now just as native as a Thai"

 

yeah whatever mate 

[lemonjelly]

^. Ermm, ok, whatever, does anyone know what days Songkran are the year?

[Panda13]

And here I was thinking it was because they were all trying to hide bad breath. ?

[FritsSikkink]

Reading your posts I prefer that guy over you.

[ezzra]

So now we're picking on people just because they look or act a bit different

than what WE THINK is normal? live and let live and don't sweat the small

stuff, life too short for that...

[AlexRich]

I wore a heavy duty mask in Chiang Mai last year when the pollution from fires was overwhelming. I used to think that Asians worth those things as a fashion accessory, but I now know better. 

[colinneil]

OP you bored or something?

[whatawonderfulday]

Actually the disposable fabric/paper masks that they seem to wear, the ones bought at Tesco, 7/11s etc can do more harm then good.  There is a recommendation that these types of mask are used for 20 minutes only and additionally the World health organisation recommends that disposable face masks are never re-worn ( once you take them of for whatever reason) due to the potential build of germs/viruses that occur.  Unfortunately that message seems never to have got through to most locals as they keep them on for hours on end and re-use the same one for days at a time, and that include major international hospitals regarding the time period, so I would hope that any Farang copying this habit of wearing a mask take this advice seriously as rather than prevent infection to others, the reverse could be the case.

 

[oldcarguy]

26 minutes ago, whatawonderfulday said:

Actually the disposable fabric/paper masks that they seem to wear, the ones bought at Tesco, 7/11s etc can do more harm then good.  There is a recommendation that these types of mask are used for 20 minutes only and additionally the World health organisation recommends that disposable face masks are never re-worn ( once you take them of for whatever reason) due to the potential build of germs/viruses that occur.  Unfortunately that message seems never to have got through to most locals as they keep them on for hours on end and re-use the same one for days at a time, and that include major international hospitals regarding the time period, so I would hope that any Farang copying this habit of wearing a mask take this advice seriously as rather than prevent infection to others, the reverse could be the case.

 

do you have a link for the World Health organisation  quote ?    and is the WHO also saying 20 minutes ?

[daveAustin]

He probably thinks he's protecting himself from germs on the train. Hardly a gone-Tropo, Thai-er than Thai type... you know, those that wear those daft pants, give you the evil stare when you spot them out and about (the what-are-you-doing-in-my-country look), and will not have any criticism of their beloved Muang Thai (no matter how constructive). 

[transam]

The guy on the BTS is probably trying to fend off past on germs from others in a confined space. In that nice large aircon space Tesco, my teller wore a mask, for sure to fend of germs from customers...

[cheapskatesam]

Then there's the awkward.. "your girl looks like a white Chinese beauty and my girl looks like a Issan rice farmer " look that does get a bit embarrassing at times 

[impulse]

He'll probably be the only westerner to escape the inevitable Zombie Apocalypse.  

 

Along with a few thousand locals, Japanese and Chinese- who also wear the masks.

 

Or maybe he's like me- allergic to everything that grows in the tropics.  Mold, mildew, grass....

[transam]

1 minute ago, cheapskatesam said:

Then there's the awkward.. "your girl looks like a white Chinese beauty and my girl looks like a Issan rice farmer " look that does get a bit embarrassing at times 

I fink you're trolling.....

[oldcarguy]

From what I have read , the simple masks  help you not spread germs , but do little from you catching  something

 

there are N95 respirators by 3M  that are made to filter in and out ,  TB  and the like "might" be stopped.

 

 

[ChristianBlessing]

I'm the first person to advocate respecting the culture and doing as the Thai's do for an easy care free existence in Thailand.. however ever so often you come across a Farang that has crossed the line and looks like a complete and utter wa*nker.
 
I spotted a white guy on the BTS not long ago wearing a surgical mask. I'm quite certain he did not have the plague.. he was just making a pretentious statement to the world.. "I've been here a long time and i'm now just as native as a Thai"
 
yeah whatever mate [emoji99]

I'm a white guy living in Asia and a frequent air traveler. During the SARS scare both Hong Kong and Singaporean health officials advocated masks not to avoid contacting the illness but to minimize spreading same. When I have a cold or cough I wear one for the same reasons; so far I'm still Caucasian.

For someone so culturally sensitive the OP seems pretty hasty at judging others.

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[FritsSikkink]

32 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

He probably thinks he's protecting himself from germs on the train. Hardly a gone-Tropo, Thai-er than Thai type... you know, those that wear those daft pants, give you the evil stare when you spot them out and about (the what-are-you-doing-in-my-country look), and will not have any criticism of their beloved Muang Thai (no matter how constructive). 

No, it is to protect other people from your flu germs

[Lamkyong]

i have worn a mask in Thailand   but that was when the nippon  were chucking mustard gas around  on their retreat

[Briggsy]

1 hour ago, cheapskatesam said:

Then there's the awkward.. "your girl looks like a white Chinese beauty and my girl looks like a Issan rice farmer " look that does get a bit embarrassing at times 

You're definitely riled up today about something. Not your usual thrifty self.

 

Was it the cost of the sky train? Exceeding of the weekly travel budget?

[roo860]

Then there's the awkward.. "your girl looks like a white Chinese beauty and my girl looks like a Issan rice farmer " look that does get a bit embarrassing at times 

You're clutching at straws now sunshine!

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[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, cheapskatesam said:

Then there's the awkward.. "your girl looks like a white Chinese beauty and my girl looks like a Issan rice farmer " look that does get a bit embarrassing at times 

Been drinking?

[Rc2702]

6 hours ago, roo860 said:

 

 

You're clutching at straws now sunshine!

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Geezers a pure protectionist or mel gibson

[bannork]

11 hours ago, cheapskatesam said:

Then there's the awkward.. "your girl looks like a white Chinese beauty and my girl looks like a Issan rice farmer " look that does get a bit embarrassing at times 

My wife is an Issan rice farmer. Would the op recommend she wears one of those surgical face masks on her annual visit to Bangkok if she goes on the sky train?

It could make her look like a white Chinese beauty, the white mask disguising her lovely coffee coloured skin.

But alas her eyes are too large and beautiful too.

[swissie]

How about "newbees" trying to fit in by "Waying" 7/11 store staff, bar-ladies and everybody else that happens to smile at them. Usually raising their hands way above nose-level ( This is how some very "important" Thais would be "wayed".) Just hilarious !

 

Bar-ladies identify those compulsive "wayers" as easy prey and are therefore very popular.

Cheers.

[Rc2702]

1 hour ago, swissie said:

How about "newbees" trying to fit in by "Waying" 7/11 store staff, bar-ladies and everybody else that happens to smile at them. Usually raising their hands way above nose-level ( This is how some very "important" Thais would be "wayed".) Just hilarious !

 

Bar-ladies identify those compulsive "wayers" as easy prey and are therefore very popular.

Cheers.

Experienced man talking here so listen up fellas.

[dick dasterdly]

13 hours ago, swissie said:

How about "newbees" trying to fit in by "Waying" 7/11 store staff, bar-ladies and everybody else that happens to smile at them. Usually raising their hands way above nose-level ( This is how some very "important" Thais would be "wayed".) Just hilarious !

 

Bar-ladies identify those compulsive "wayers" as easy prey and are therefore very popular.

Cheers.

On a holiday here, I 'waied' the cashier at Big C (or similar place).  Being a tourist it seemed obvious to return any polite gesture.

 

Consequently, I don't find it "hilarious" when tourists or newbees make such an understandable mistake - realising that they're only being polite and have no understanding of the intricacies of 'waing'.

 

Come to that, I suspect only a tiny minority of those who have lived here a few years and learned the 'basics' understand or recognise the intricacies!

 

Fortunately, the Thais realise this and (as far as I know?) are quite happy with the foreigner lowering their head as a gesture of respect.

[champers]

17 hours ago, swissie said:

How about "newbees" trying to fit in by "Waying" 7/11 store staff, bar-ladies and everybody else that happens to smile at them. Usually raising their hands way above nose-level ( This is how some very "important" Thais would be "wayed".) Just hilarious !

 

Bar-ladies identify those compulsive "wayers" as easy prey and are therefore very popular.

Cheers.

Might they just be trying to be polite?

[balo]

The OP is just a troll , he will be gone soon.

 

If I'm sick and have to go with public transportation I wear a mask , to protect others and myself from germs.  Most Asians seem to wear them also to avoid pollution but that would not help much . 

 

[lanng khao]

Go ed kid..

[lanng khao]

I saw one fella on the MRT wearing one of those hats you find in the bathrooms of hotels to keep you hair dry on his face, as I got off I said to him , shower dee cap..