How to tell if you're still a farang

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How to tell if you're still a farang

Published: 28 Nov 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

As a Thai who has spent some time abroad I consider myself able to evaluate whether a farang, (I use this term endearingly) has been properly assimilated into Thai society.

So I thought it might be useful to my many farang friends and readers to devise a simple test to help guide farang who may be wondering whether they have indeed successfully made the seamless transition into becoming a Thai.

Here is my simple test.

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spareword
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Discussion 38 : 30 Nov 2012 at 08.5138
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Oh, there's nothing "endearing" about the word farang. It's roots are deragatory and it's use is out of convenience. "Kohn tang chat" would be endearing.. if that were the authors intent.
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nns
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Discussion 37 : 30 Nov 2012 at 07.3437
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You are a Farang because you've been mistaken for a Frenchman/woman since way back when.
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SawGeorge
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Discussion 36 : 29 Nov 2012 at 18.4136
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You are a farang forever in Thailand whether you've been staying in Thailand for more than five decades or was born in here in Thailand and yet still doesn't know how to read or write English, French, German or any other languages except Thai because you are an albino. Seeing you for the first time people will greet you as khun farang...have no doubt.
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cpkinnally
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Discussion 35 : 29 Nov 2012 at 17.3935
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You're a farang if you pay taxes
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oldexp
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Discussion 34 : 29 Nov 2012 at 17.3234
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You are still a farang as long as you hate these idiot soap operas on TV
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athenabkk
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Discussion 33 : 29 Nov 2012 at 13.2533
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You are still a farang if you cannot open a tightly bound bag of noodle soup without scolding yourself!

You are no longer a farang when you can ride a motorcycle with your complete family and the dog!
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bkkmatt
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Discussion 32 : 28 Nov 2012 at 19.4632
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Your a farang if Thai's still call you a falang....
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soltair
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Discussion 31 : 28 Nov 2012 at 18.3331
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If the saduak (convenient) and mai pen rai attitude is the prerequisite of being Thai then look at today's article. "Thailand's education system scores badly, ranking 37th out of 40 countries", and understand there is nothing to be chased after or proud to be of being a Thai (in the writers sense). This is a very simplistic personal view of someone and is basically good for a laugh only. After 4 decades here I will come in time, it's respect for others, and the lack of that respect is now being advertised as being assimilated?
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DickFarang
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Discussion 30 : 28 Nov 2012 at 16.4430
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You are still a farang (and an old fashioned one) if you think the wife should bring in a dowry.
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DickFarang
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Discussion 29 : 28 Nov 2012 at 16.3329
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You live too long in Thailand if you are not aware they have the dirtiest beaches in the world.
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