Sociological Observations on Thailand

[Jeff46]

Ham Yai,

Although I agree on most of what you said but since I come from another third world country there are few things you have missed.

when I see a 70 years old working under the flammable sun for more than 6 hours or a small kid bouncing a ball for few bahts or a 4 years jumping in the air just to sell you a glow stick for 3 bhats, I realize how deep is the hunger in such a country.
And you know what hungry human cannot smile. But hungry and polite at the same time that is not very common worldwide. A lot of areas in third world countries I have visited you need to be really physically rough with people to keep them away from your wallet.

With all my respect to your opinian but I think you need to take a deeper look for at the end of the day we all need to feed ourselves and our families.

What shansawy want to say is the thai look us. Farang as atm machine. Not as human other country at least do not fake theier feeling. Thais are number 1 in fake feeling. Sometime I like to bomb them.

[Jeff46]

Ham Yai,

Although I agree on most of what you said but since I come from another third world country there are few things you have missed.

when I see a 70 years old working under the flammable sun for more than 6 hours or a small kid bouncing a ball for few bahts or a 4 years jumping in the air just to sell you a glow stick for 3 bhats, I realize how deep is the hunger in such a country.
And you know what hungry human cannot smile. But hungry and polite at the same time that is not very common worldwide. A lot of areas in third world countries I have visited you need to be really physically rough with people to keep them away from your wallet.

With all my respect to your opinian but I think you need to take a deeper look for at the end of the day we all need to feed ourselves and our families.

What Shansawy want to say is the thai look us farang as ATM.

[Shansawy]

I have been here 4 years.

The Sex Guide Forum needs to spell it out.

Thailand is a land of smiles.

They smile when they take your money.

They smile when you ask the Police for assistance.

They smile when you marry a Thai.

BUT

Keep you money locked in your pocket/ safe

(They will love you more, really)

Keep Police at a distance

(I never pay Traffic police, ITS POSSIBLE)

(BKK to UDON You get stopped 3-6 times)

Keep thai girls at arms length

They consider "trust" a sign of weakness

Keep your powder very dry

Or when dipping your wick have an escape route

Don"t be a mug.

Corruption is endemic

Oh yes I live in LOS but I married a Phili

Motto FFFF

Ham Yai,

Although I agree on most of what you said but since I come from another third world country there are few things you have missed.

when I see a 70 years old working under the flammable sun for more than 6 hours or a small kid bouncing a ball for few bahts or a 4 years jumping in the air just to sell you a glow stick for 3 bhats, I realize how deep is the hunger in such a country.
And you know what hungry human cannot smile. But hungry and polite at the same time that is not very common worldwide. A lot of areas in third world countries I have visited you need to be really physically rough with people to keep them away from your wallet.

With all my respect to your opinian but I think you need to take a deeper look for at the end of the day we all need to feed ourselves and our families.

[Piper1]

Hey Piper - Been reading that oTH is back full Senior member status - but have as yet read anything from him.

Also, what happened to Giotto?? How come he's dropped off??

Hope I'm not stirring anything up - but I miss both these guys' posts. Really!!
No matter how canatankerous some of 'em are - at least they're the real thing!

SEAJ

To answer your question, I refer you to the thread of the semi-retirement home "Giotto's Lodge". (Remember? - the place with the expensive Italian leather sofas). [evil laughter]

[SE Asia Joe]

Hey Piper - Been reading that oTH is back full Senior member status - but have as yet read anything from him.

Also, what happened to Giotto?? How come he's dropped off??

Hope I'm not stirring anything up - but I miss both these guys' posts. Really!!
No matter how canatankerous some of 'em are - at least they're the real thing!

SEAJ

[Chocha Monger]

Apparently the Thais are greatly entertained by the rooting of Soi dogs according to Cheeky Farang http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/blog/t...?showentry=573

[Ham Yai]

I have been here 4 years.

The Sex Guide Forum needs to spell it out.

Thailand is a land of smiles.

They smile when they take your money.

They smile when you ask the Police for assistance.

They smile when you marry a Thai.

BUT

Keep you money locked in your pocket/ safe

(They will love you more, really)

Keep Police at a distance

(I never pay Traffic police, ITS POSSIBLE)

(BKK to UDON You get stopped 3-6 times)

Keep thai girls at arms length

They consider "trust" a sign of weakness

Keep your powder very dry

Or when dipping your wick have an escape route

Don"t be a mug.

Corruption is endemic

Oh yes I live in LOS but I married a Phili

Motto FFFF

[LittleBigMan]

Thanks, greatly appreciated!

[Piper1]

Thanks, for looking into it. Actually there are 3 threads that has the removed.

LBM

There's now a direct link to the Thailand Expats forum from the main board (see top left-hand side). Should make it a few less clicks to gain access.

[LittleBigMan]

Thanks, for looking into it. Actually there are 3 threads that has the removed.

LBM

[Piper1]

LBM,

I mentioned something to this effect to Jackson yesterday (eg removing the word 'link' and making it a direct thread to the main list), but I'm not sure if the software will allow the changes. Let's see if Jackson has a solution.

[LittleBigMan]

Piper1,

This is just a observation and a suggestion about this particular Thread. Since it was created I have been giving it a look and something doesn't feel right about the layout? I can't really put my finger on it maybe someone else can or feel exactly like me.

One, I don't feel the Threads are being given a fair chance, because for starter it says " Moved " and on the far right the posting dates are removed. It just looks like a dead thread.

If you proceed with one of the two threads you still have to click to Thailand Expat Club, when you do that you are back to the beginning. It seems to be repetitive.

My suggestion is remove the Thailand Fight Club/ Living in Thailand and just call it Thailand Expat Forum Warning! remove the word " moved " and place a time and date on the last reply like the rest. Once the lurker clicks Thailand Expat Forum Warning he comes to the rest of the thread all at once. Having the Warning on top is a good idea! I just hope posters can read so we don't get into a shit load of stuff happening again!

Also, once your are through with the Thread, there is no way of getting back to the main thread Thailand. You have to go back to International or Asia and start all over again.

That is just my 2 cents, right now there are still hard feeling and to a newbie with maybe tough skin this might be a place for them too! Right now it's dead as a door nail!

LBM

[Piper1]

Is this thread a substitute for the "Racsm against foreigners in Thailand"
thread from the main forum? That was one of the most popular as far
as OTH's posts are concerned, but has not been included here.

I don't see why not. Racism is a sociological issue. When I get some time this weekend I may re-organize the threads a bit - ie reduce the number of threads. I don't see this as becoming a busy set of threads (and I don't talk much ), so no need for so many threads, IMNSHO.

[PinkPearl]

Is this thread a substitute for the "Racsm against foreigners in Thailand"
thread from the main forum? That was one of the most popular as far
as OTH's posts are concerned, but has not been included here.

[Piper1]

Does that mean OTH can post anywhere on ISG that he wishes, as he has in the past 2000 something posts?

Or "full privileges" in the EXPATS area only?

My understanding is that OTH has unrestricted Senior Membership - ie anywhere on ISG, but that if he wishes to post controversial opinions and debates, he (and anyone involved in the debates) would voluntarily restrict their posts to this new section.

Jackson mentioned when setting up this section that its purpose would be to allow a venue for some 'edgier' debates between the more vocal members, leaving the other threads open to encourage newer and less vocal members to contribute.

I agree with this reasoning. Case in point: until recently I was a vocal member on the Dubai threads, to the point where there would be only me and a couple other vocal members dominating the Dubai threads. Since we vocal members haven't been so active on the Dubai threads for a few weeks, a whole new batch of members has emerged, providing fresh perspectives and great reports.