@Christopher ******

I met people who were like this. I meet a guy who retired to Bangkok. He would complain about the free loaders in the US and how they didn't try to fit in. You guessed it. Doesn't want to learn Thai because has has his girlfriend to translate everything.

@Wolfgang ******

I went out with a friend I met who has been living here for 3 years. It was him and his girlfriend plus her friends. They were talking shit about him in Thai and when I spoke in Thai they immediately shut up. Wouldn't you want to hear what people say about you? You know it happens here a lot. I have heard people talk about me on the BTS and I let them know I can understand them.

@Mikki **********

I don't know who Karen is. I am not familiar with this.

@Duncan ******

Why are you not minding your own business and commenting on my post since it has nothing to do with you?

@Peter ********

Yes. You phrased it better than I did. This is what i meant.

@Melissa ********

Fair enough. I could see how it would be hard for you.

@Henrik ***

I am referring the the ones who wear it like a badge of honor not speaking or even attempting to learn the language?

I speak Thai pretty well. I have no problem reading or writing and having conversations after 1 year in the country.

I think if you move to a foreign country, you owe it to yourself to learn the language.

@Mike ****

That's right.