Answered3 years ago
What are the community's thoughts on living in Thailand amidst cultural tensions?
Regarding my question about SEA countries worth moving to I would like to sincerely thank you all. This group really is the hub of hubs of knowledge about SEA. Seriously, your helpfulness and the wide range of your information helped me narrow down my research and also made me see things more clearly. Thanks again. As to my unwise choice of the phrase "farang bashing" - I did not refer to the two "Swiss cases" although I think that even an admittedly unpleasant person doesn't deserve to be judged by some do-gooders and a xenophobic mob based on not so unambiguous evidence without a proper trial. Maybe the muggy heat and the micro dust were simply getting to me and making me paranoid. At the end of the day it is up to ourselves to live in harmony with the locals and enjoy this wonderful country.
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The discussion revolves around an expat expressing gratitude for the community's insights on Southeast Asian countries while addressing the complexities of living in Thailand. The conversation touches on cultural tensions, with some members debating the implications of 'farang bashing,' reflecting feelings about locals' perceptions of foreigners. Comments vary from praise for the helpfulness of the group to critiques of the original post's length and focus.
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Diane **********
Farang bashing was an interesting terminology. Don't worry about the nasty comments. I think there is much dissatisfaction amongst the Thais, they work their whole lives, live in not so great homes & the farang does nothing, lives in luxury homes, take over the beaches & seem to have endless money... I dont think that I would be amused if that happened in my country, it's enough to make anyone feel .... 🥺
Steve *******
@Diane *********
hey many many Thais have money and live in good homes. Of course many do not, that is how the HI Sos rule
James ***********
If Everyone on ‘dis thread, chose to be ‘microdosing’ would be more Sabai Sabai 🙊
Henrik *****
Should have been posted in the thread, that it is refering to, to make any sense.
Kev **********
Not a great post......
Thomas *******
"An admittedly unpleasant person doesn't deserve to be judged by some do-gooders" do you think he should he be judged by other "admittedly unpleasant people"? If I'm not mistaken, he has been "unpleasant" in the past with other locals. Also, if you think the mob is xenophobic as one of their own was disrespected, maybe Thailand isn't the place for you.
Steve **********
You don't give up with the smart-ass comments do-ya
Michael ******
OP@Steve *********
Obviously you don't either.Steve *******
Swiss guy should not have had his visa canceled, the case should have simply gone through the courts
Steve *******
@Michael *****
never give up, never surrender
Neil ********
Nice to get some feedback. Hope you make a good choice
Andy *******
Awfully long post about nothing.
David **********
@Andy ******
relax AndyAndy *******
@David *********
it's my ADD, I lose interest fast. I'm taking my meds more now.
Mark ********
@Andy ******
Post Police 🙋♂️☝️Michael ******
OP@Andy ******
Sorry, kind of got carried away.
Carlos *********
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