There IS a negative bias against darker-skinned people, and a positive bias for lighter-skinned people, in many parts of the world. One only need check consumer products to see it; the more skin lightening products, the more likely a higher prevalence. To ignore it, or posit that it does NOT play a role in hiring practices, is just silly denial. There is also the accent to consider, depending on who is doing the hiring. No offense, but many Indians speak English with a very heavy Indian accent that even native English speakers have to “actively listen to” to understand what they’re saying. Other Indian English speakers have a heavy British accent that takes little “active listening” to understand. Not knowing what your accent is, I couldn’t judge, but it may also be a factor.
It takes a really decent person to say this, whatever it was. And leads me to believe that whatever it was, it was either unintentional or unthinking, and not a reflection of the person you really are. You have a conscience. I take my hat off to you. Respect.
I got that (and thought I said so, lol). It was actually explained better yesterday by someone else. “Income” for Thailand means any money you bring into Thailand, whether it’s considered income or non-taxable savings in your home country or not (still subject to tax treaty details). Maybe Thailand should change the word to “incoming,” lol.Thanks!