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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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"OzGeoff -- ^-^ thanks for inviting, let's do that if you come to Pattaya!"
I have thoroughly enjoyed your writings and look forward to your invitation. But how to contact.
"OzGeoff -- ^-^ thanks for inviting, let's do that if you come to Pattaya!"
I have thoroughly enjoyed your writings and look forward to your invitation. But how to contact.
- on Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:16 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
I am Thai and please do not mind my writing. I could at least giving some thoughts for foreigners about Thai-ness. and some Thai things that normal Thai might not be able to answer (or don't want to). anyway, this is just my pure and naive thought about Thai-ness in my opinion. Thai-ness is traditi...
- on Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:42 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
I would still like an indigenous Thai academic or journalist explain to us foreigners, what "thainess' is?
It is easy to criticise someone but it would be far better to increase understanding by educating people.
The challenge is out there now! As Nike would say "Just do it"
It is easy to criticise someone but it would be far better to increase understanding by educating people.
The challenge is out there now! As Nike would say "Just do it"
- on Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:22 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
Thank you to those who have brought up the racism issue. As a researcher.................................................. My conclusion is "Thai-ness" denotes the behavioral and emotional development failures confirmed in current research, conveniently the headliner from today's Bangkok ...
- on Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:05 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
jocuri wrote:I'm Thai and after reading this, I'm so sure that you Farangs here are far from Thai-ness.
Where are you Jocuri?
We (farangs) are waiting for you to enlighten us.
- on Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:55 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
I have lived in several different countries and cultures. The wisdom I have learned is that the fast track to understanding is to: (1) Be a blessing to others. Be friendly and helpful. Don't dwell on "getting" understanding of Thainess or any other "-ness." (2) Accept circumstan...
- on Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:17 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
Jocuri,
Can you please explain "thai-ness", so that us "farangs" can understand?
Can you please explain "thai-ness", so that us "farangs" can understand?
- on Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
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Re: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
No one can be objective if they are the subject. I agree with Arlang. However, any society, Western or Thai needs to recognise what is “wrong” in order to move forward to a better society. Many westerners know what is wrong with their society but it is very hard to change the course of the ship. Ma...
- on Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:49 am
- Forum: Living in Thailand - adjusting + settling in
- Topic: Farang cannot know Thai-ness
- Replies: 288
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