Thai things that annoy you BUT you never want them to change

[KhunEmma]

We love them to death, really, if only they just don't do .....that!

But in this case, you still don't want to have it in any other way. Because otherwise my Thailand will not be the Thailand that you love.

So, lets hear it from you guys. :wink:

[garfield]

Going out for a date and finding that she has invited all of her friends too....and guess who pays the bill!

[melasinsh]

Why at the Royal Palace and Wats do they have one side for Thai shoes and one side for non-Thai shoes? Or is it Thai shoes and Farang shoes. But then where would the Japanese put their shoes?

But you are right, that is what makes it Thailand. God forbid Thai shoes get next to Farang shoes.

[Gorgeous]

One traditional culture called "Sin Sod AKA Dowry"

I think it does suit for some (stuffy) Thai women but what annoys me the most is about...

for example

A girl who being such a player (or whatever we called) in the past before she met Mr.Right she had been hooked by several men and yes it was cost nothing by that "Just for fun"

But when Mr.Right show up!!! her world has changed she wanna be his wife so badly but what I don't like and its kinda annoy is...

"when the girls are upset about the Sin Sod because they want Mr.Right to pay for it to make their faces bigger when the homies take the number of the Sin Sod to talk behind their back"

But I personally like this culture but no girl in my family ever had Sin Sod because my parents said "Better to let him save up the funds to make a home for our girl"

***No offend*** but I think sometimes Thai families are too expected about this

[SoBeIt]

One traditional culture called "Sin Sod AKA Dowry"

I think it does suit for some (stuffy) Thai women but what annoys me the most is about...

for example

A girl who being such a player (or whatever we called) in the past before she met Mr.Right she had been hooked by several men and yes it was cost nothing by that "Just for fun"

But when Mr.Right show up!!! her world has changed she wanna be his wife so badly but what I don't like and its kinda annoy is...

"when the girls are upset about the Sin Sod because they want Mr.Right to pay for it to make their faces bigger when the homies take the number of the Sin Sod to talk behind their back"

But I personally like this culture but no girl in my family ever had Sin Sod because my parents said "Better to let him save up the funds to make a home for our girl"

***No offend*** but I think sometimes Thai families are too expected about this

To be honest..

I think Sin Sord.. if we speak directly without trying to be politically correct..

It seems to me like.. The parents sell the daughter.

I can understand it's a tradition and bla bla bla..

I understand, doesnt mean I like it..

My mom said that..

You want my daughter... Just take her and plz take good care of her..

No need for Sin Sord.. and she will give my man 100 kg, a sack of rice also..

I thnink Sin Sord is so ridiculous.. in my opinion

[Gorgeous]

One traditional culture called "Sin Sod AKA Dowry"

I think it does suit for some (stuffy) Thai women but what annoys me the most is about...

for example

A girl who being such a player (or whatever we called) in the past before she met Mr.Right she had been hooked by several men and yes it was cost nothing by that "Just for fun"

But when Mr.Right show up!!! her world has changed she wanna be his wife so badly but what I don't like and its kinda annoy is...

"when the girls are upset about the Sin Sod because they want Mr.Right to pay for it to make their faces bigger when the homies take the number of the Sin Sod to talk behind their back"

But I personally like this culture but no girl in my family ever had Sin Sod because my parents said "Better to let him save up the funds to make a home for our girl"

***No offend*** but I think sometimes Thai families are too expected about this

To be honest..

I think Sin Sord.. if we speak directly without trying to be politically correct..

It seems to me like.. The parents sell the daughter.

I can understand it's a tradition and bla bla bla..

I understand, doesnt mean I like it..

My mom said that..

You want my daughter... Just take her and plz take good care of her..

No need for Sin Sord.. and she will give my man 100 kg, a sack of rice also..

I thnink Sin Sord is so ridiculous.. in my opinion

Thats exactly what I think and same here my parents also do the same thing too lol

But people have different thoughts so I thought it was better to not say anything too much here :roll:

[SoBeIt]

Thats exactly what I think and same here my parents also do the same thing too lol

But people have different thoughts so I thought it was better to not say anything too much here :roll:

Dear My lovely Gorgeous..

I understand.. I used to be like you once..

Trying so hard to be politically correct.. avoid confrontation..

But in the end.. it doesnt feel right anymore..

Hey... this is a public board..

And i guess we can express what we think..

As long as you didnt post the link to the animal sex porn site..

You can decrease the chance of getting a yellow card here..

[digitalcat]

hmmmm i think the roosters crowing at 1am, 2am, 2:14am and so on. As much as it confuses me (they are supposed to do it at dawn) but wouldn't really change that. It wouldn't be Thailand.

:bounce:

[drlovelife8]

The attitude the white skin.I don't really like racial/xenophobic stuff (well maybe a bit) but as I have white skin I wouldn't change it for the world.

Easy women.......... I seldom bother to keep in contact if they rock a 1 night, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to change it.

Defending ANYTHING with a mild connection to Thailand, even when it is HEAVILY DETREMENTAL to the country. But I wouldn't change it (much) as I feel my own country could do with a bit of DNP (defending national pride) too.

[English_Bob]

It saddens me to see the poor education standards and the pay levels awarded to Thai people...

However, I take advantage of that by employing people (at above market rate) but still relatively cheaply.

I pity Thai females living in such a male-dominated society, but I enjoy being a male in it.

And I think the way some university girls abuse their uniform eg super-tight shirts, short skirts with splits, high heeled shoes etc.... well I think it's....

wonderful.

[LakeGeneve]

^You seem to have on a rather nice, artist black and white number yourself last night there Dave from the glance I had as I saughtered past CBs after dinner with friends nearby.

hmmmm i think the roosters crowing at 1am, 2am, 2:14am and so on. As much as it confuses me (they are supposed to do it at dawn) but wouldn't really change that. It wouldn't be Thailand.

:bounce:

Not just Thailand mate, you'll find those same time confused and annoying ***** in Indonesia and East Timor!

In fact, I am sure that in many parts of SE asia and africa quite a few ***** get slapped around from rising to early!

[Golddigger]

White men thinking they are greater than God, and especially the women that makes them think so.

Bad traffic

Dirty grey streets

Westerners that live the expat life in Bangkok on the pretext of 'teaching' English when they themselves can't speak proper English.

[English_Bob]

Westerners that live the expat life in Bangkok on the pretext of 'teaching' English when they themselves can't speak proper English.

Good one... I had a work colleague when I was a teacher who couldn't pronounce 'th'...

He'd say, "I keep finkin' it's a Fursday." and "Vat's alright, I'll get vem meself."

One day he was telling us what a great teacher he was. So I asked him, "How do you get on teaching 'th' sounds?"

He asked, "Wotcha mean?"

"Well, you know you have a speech impediment, right? You can't say 'th' yourself. How do you teach it?"

He answered, "Well, me Mum always said it was OK."

Which would be fine if his Mum was head of English at the school - but she wasn't. And he was 45 and still getting his Mum to defend him.

[LakeGeneve]

White men thinking they are greater than God, and especially the women that makes them think so.

Bad traffic

Dirty grey streets

Westerners that live the expat life in Bangkok on the pretext of 'teaching' English when they themselves can't speak proper English.

You really DON"T want any of these to change?! :shock:

[English_Bob]

White men thinking they are greater than God, and especially the women that makes them think so.

Bad traffic

Dirty grey streets

Westerners that live the expat life in Bangkok on the pretext of 'teaching' English when they themselves can't speak proper English.

You really DON"T want any of these to change?! :shock:

She doesn't live in Thailand... they make no difference to her.

[admin]

Well, in the serious issues department, corruption. One one level it annoys you because everything is rigged but on the other hand if you have money you can pretty much get or do anything.

Less serious

Thai Time . . . it's annoying as hell when you're sitting around waiting for someone who turns up an hour late but at the same time the relaxed nature of things means you can take it easy and enjoy life more.

Up to you. It's refreshing that Thai women will defer to you but we all know that it's not actually up to us. One of my favorites is asking a girl where she wants to eat.

Her: Up to you

Me: Okay, Japanese?

Her: I don't like Japanese

Me: Okay, how about Italian?

Her: I don't like Italian

Me: Korean?

Her . . . pouty face

Me: Thai?

Her: Up to you

As much as that annoys the hell out of me, I wouldn't change it. :-)

[admin]

Street Vendors on Lower Suk: I don't beget anyone trying to make an honest living but do you really need to narrow every sidewalk down to a narrow passageway that nobody can walk down? The upside is that if I'm ever in the market for pirated DVD's, brass knuckles, or a laster pointer I know where I can find one.

The disapproving looks I think I get when getting off the BTS at Nana station. I have no idea whether I get disapproving looks or not but in my mind I'm embarrassed to get off the BTS at Nana. It could be my imagination getting the better of me. But, that part of Suk has some of the greatest stuff. You've got the best Mexican food in town at Charlie Brown's, Climax, Bed, QBar, The Australian Bar, The German Beerhaus, etc, etc, etc.

[SweetieBabie]

The disapproving looks I think I get when getting off the BTS at Nana station. I have no idea whether I get disapproving looks or not but in my mind I'm embarrassed to get off the BTS at Nana.

YES! I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for saying that out loud. It's kinda embarrassing feeling. (Thai) People always glares at who gets out at NANA station. Checking you out from head to toe. If they are women and a little too much make up, dress a little slutty, it's a guessing game who selling ass in Nanaplaza or if partying in soi 11. *shrugs

[yamahacrasher]

The disapproving looks I think I get when getting off the BTS at Nana station. I have no idea whether I get disapproving looks or not but in my mind I'm embarrassed to get off the BTS at Nana.

YES! I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for saying that out loud. It's kinda embarrassing feeling. (Thai) People always glares at who gets out at NANA station. Checking you out from head to toe. If they are women and a little too much make up, dress a little slutty, it's a guessing game who selling a*s in Nanaplaza or if partying in soi 11. *shrugs

Haha so true, you don't want to be "one of them" who gets off at Nana station! Better put a paper bag or something over the hear before getting off the train, so that your boss and others won't recognize you.

[Bakseeda]

Hi

Just noticed that all the criticisms of Thailand really could be applied to most south - east asian countries. So for a criticism that I feel is exclusive to Thailand that I wouldn't change: The word CAP after every sentence. Bottle-cap, Hub-cap, Baseball-cap, etc

[DJTX]

Up to you. It's refreshing that Thai women will defer to you but we all know that it's not actually up to us. One of my favorites is asking a girl where she wants to eat.

Her: Up to you

Me: Okay, Japanese?

Her: I don't like Japanese

Me: Okay, how about Italian?

Her: I don't like Italian

Me: Korean?

Her . . . pouty face

Me: Thai?

Her: Up to you

As much as that annoys the hell out of me, I wouldn't change it. :-)

Ahh, and that's only in Thailand :?:

[admin]

Ahh, and that's only in Thailand :?:

Well, I guess, sorta. Here's how it would go back in the US.

Him: Honey, where do you want to eat?

Her: I don't care. Chinese. I know a great place on Wilshire that I've been dying to go to.

[drlovelife8]

The disapproving looks I think I get when getting off the BTS at Nana station. I have no idea whether I get disapproving looks or not but in my mind I'm embarrassed to get off the BTS at Nana.

YES! I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for saying that out loud. It's kinda embarrassing feeling. (Thai) People always glares at who gets out at NANA station. Checking you out from head to toe. If they are women and a little too much make up, dress a little slutty, it's a guessing game who selling a*s in Nanaplaza or if partying in soi 11. *shrugs

Because nobody sells ass in soi 11.

If you get off there expect it.

Like a taxi to Moss side, the driver thinks, oh right I know what your doing.

Can't blame them for thinking that when successive governments market it internationally as a sex-tourism destination.

I love getting off there and eye balling each and every ***** who gives the LOOK!

[admin]

The disapproving looks I think I get when getting off the BTS at Nana station. I have no idea whether I get disapproving looks or not but in my mind I'm embarrassed to get off the BTS at Nana.

YES! I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for saying that out loud. It's kinda embarrassing feeling. (Thai) People always glares at who gets out at NANA station. Checking you out from head to toe. If they are women and a little too much make up, dress a little slutty, it's a guessing game who selling a*s in Nanaplaza or if partying in soi 11. *shrugs

LuckyPhil and I had a good laugh about that one night. It's like as you're approaching Nana station and you imagine that every Thai on the train is thinking "I bet the farang gets off at Nana." And then you get to the station and you don't want to rush for the door. You stand there waiting to see who else is getting off. Maybe some respectable looking Thais (seldom happens) or some farangs in business suits (seldom happens) will get off and you can blend in with them. Finally you have to make your exit and the second you start moving for the door you're imagining that all the Thais are thinking "Yep, told you the farang was going to get off at Nana. Knew it! Perverts!"

[Crustyjuggler]

The disapproving looks I think I get when getting off the BTS at Nana station. I have no idea whether I get disapproving looks or not but in my mind I'm embarrassed to get off the BTS at Nana.

YES! I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for saying that out loud. It's kinda embarrassing feeling. (Thai) People always glares at who gets out at NANA station. Checking you out from head to toe. If they are women and a little too much make up, dress a little slutty, it's a guessing game who selling a*s in Nanaplaza or if partying in soi 11. *shrugs

LuckyPhil and I had a good laugh about that one night. It's like as you're approaching Nana station and you imagine that every Thai on the train is thinking "I bet the farang gets off at Nana." And then you get to the station and you don't want to rush for the door. You stand there waiting to see who else is getting off. Maybe some respectable looking Thais (seldom happens) or some farangs in business suits (seldom happens) will get off and you can blend in with them. Finally you have to make your exit and the second you start moving for the door you're imagining that all the Thais are thinking "Yep, told you the farang was going to get off at Nana. Knew it! Perverts!"

Probably more embarrassed that their city supplies such a sordid hotspot.