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Sirineou - The 'average' Thai is not going to be reading this forum... but yes, those foreigners that behave badly will reinforce negative views about us.
Unlike some other posters here I think most (ordinary) Thais are racist generally, but make an exception for those foreigners they like. A bit like (generally)Westerners back at home really....
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In Topic: British Fish & Chip Shop In Thailand.
Today, 13:37
smokie36, on Today, 13:35 , said:
true blue, on Today, 13:26 , said:
theres a good resturant in rumchock market cnx, kellys,doing fish chips and mushy peas,i belive the owners from scotland,nice meal and good price.
Its pudding suppers I want....fish and chips ya can find anywhere!
No you can't - or at least not cod/haddock/plaice fish and chips. The local substitutes are not the same.
In Topic: Thailand Is Not Like China In Its Attitudes Toward Foreigners (Yet?)
Today, 13:34
sirineou, on Today, 13:27 , said:
F1fanatic, on Today, 12:54 , said:
sirineou, on Today, 11:43 , said:
Is it possible ?
sure, anything is possible,
is it probable ?
This is difficult to predict, as there are so many variables.
but in the next 10 years I am willing to place the probability factor, closer to 1% than 15%
the 1% is so that the possibility remains open.
Having said all that, As western currencies decline in value, depleting the purchasing power of westerners, and the cost of living in Thailand increasing, I can see how the number of westerners living here might decrease on it's own.
Of course there is always the chance that Thais might read some of the negative posts about them in some forums, how, many westerners talk about them, and the negative attitude of some of us toward them. and I would not blame them if they chased us in the sea with pitchforks and knives.
Ps: I wonder (let's say in the interest of discussion) How Americans,(or for that matter any westerner) would react, if they read in a forum (as we read posts about Thais in a regular basis) ,Muslims,living in their country, describing them as "lazy" "stupid" "thief's" "whores"and other words that I cant bring my self to write.
Imagine how they will react toward them.
I think we better take stock of our selves, behave with more respect toward our hosts, or we could very well make the OP question a reality.
sure, anything is possible,
is it probable ?
This is difficult to predict, as there are so many variables.
but in the next 10 years I am willing to place the probability factor, closer to 1% than 15%
the 1% is so that the possibility remains open.
Having said all that, As western currencies decline in value, depleting the purchasing power of westerners, and the cost of living in Thailand increasing, I can see how the number of westerners living here might decrease on it's own.
Of course there is always the chance that Thais might read some of the negative posts about them in some forums, how, many westerners talk about them, and the negative attitude of some of us toward them. and I would not blame them if they chased us in the sea with pitchforks and knives.
Ps: I wonder (let's say in the interest of discussion) How Americans,(or for that matter any westerner) would react, if they read in a forum (as we read posts about Thais in a regular basis) ,Muslims,living in their country, describing them as "lazy" "stupid" "thief's" "whores"and other words that I cant bring my self to write.
Imagine how they will react toward them.
I think we better take stock of our selves, behave with more respect toward our hosts, or we could very well make the OP question a reality.
Try reading the UK newspaper forums... They are FULL of hatred against immigrants. It used to be mainly the Moslems and Eastern Europeans, but a recent case (somewhere in the North of England) where a group of Asians 'groomed' and raped local young girls (from poor backgrounds) has led to one hell of a lot of Asian immigrant bashing - they believe all Asians are looking for young girls to sell off as prostitutes!
Edit - And, as far as I can see the UK is far less racist than many other European countries. i.e. BNP receive v little support.
As far as Muslims are concerned, I said " in the interest of discussion", and used them as an example because of current relationships, it can easily be any immigrant nationality in any country..
The point is
If we don't behave our selves, , could we find our selves in a similar situation also?
I don't think its got anything to do with whether we behave ourselves (although those that forget we are guests in a foreign country certainly don't help!) - its more whether those in power need someone to blame.... and foreigners are always a useful scapegoat.
