digitalcat Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 This has become a rather curious thread. We have one Maidai who purports to be a Thai who cannot spell well in English or transliterated Thai. He also avoids answering any questions in Thai script (including mine). However, I don't agree with you, Dave, that he is just ripping it off from Wiki. There are too many spelling mistakes and it smacks of real learned knowledge - maybe some passed down from a parent?. I would like to give him a chance, but he is too elusive. Nicky, with respect, I think there is a lot that is not taught in Bangkok schools that should be... Even when I did the 'Thai Cultural Course' at a University here, it was clear that the lecturers' knowledge of the rest of Thailand was very liimited. To take one of Maidai's points, the use of the trilled r (Ã), having travelled in 60 Thai provinces as well as several in Laos, I will agree that the further you get from Central Thailand, the less it is heard. Laotians actually replace it often with an H sound (as in the words for boat, house, we and know), otherwise pronouncing it as an L. But these are only observations, not researched opinion. I think the thread topic has become much more interesting than the original one now, and ask if it could be split. BTW, has anyone read this book and could recommend it? "The Tai-Kadai Languages" by Anthony Diller, Jerold A. Edmondson, Yongxian Luo my bad, i will spell check next time for ur convenience. but I'd rather stick to the topic or the topic as it transforms into other debates like this one. I mean, we already went through all the "Farang" thing, i dont think we can further that discussion. im like Peemarc, I rather think outside the box. I dont believe everything i read or everything that is explained to me. Even things in books can be screwed towards the writers bias. I'd rather go find out myself, or double check such things, even though I maybe wrong sometimes, even so, i wouldnt know unless i've made my point heard. its all about learning but think about what you said, "the further u get from bbk, the less the thrilled "R" sound is used." Now think about the migration of the Thai ppl? North to south. anyway, don't you know, I have ancient Lanna script written on palm leaf at home, passed down to me from my ancestors. I don't think you have to prove who you are. I dont care whether you are really Thai or not. I have noticed that you enjoy pissing people off, without giving away any definite answers. If you are really Thai, good for you, but then stop playing this little kid game. It was cute at 1st, but it is getting old now. Enjoy the forums and contribute, rather than stir pointless controversy. If you were to prove that you are Thai, your opinions would hold more weight. At this point you have acquired the status of a troll with a bit of a sadistic streak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 ***Back on Topic*** Any off topic rants, especially off topic posts regarding someone's validity, will result in a yellow card. Thank you. ~Admin Farang~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 ***Back on Topic***Any off topic rants, especially off topic posts regarding someone's validity, will result in a yellow card. Thank you. ~Admin Farang~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidai Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 ***Back on Topic***Any off topic rants, especially off topic posts regarding someone's validity, will result in a yellow card. Thank you. ~Admin Farang~ my bad, i posted before i got to read ur message, u can delete my rant if u would like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 has anyone considered that maybe he cant type thai script on his non thai keyboard?Just saying. :roll: Yes... that's why I asked questions that could be answered in English.... But still no answers... Oh... and to stay on topic... Errrm... there are Farangs on here who can read and write Thai and have many years experience in Thailand, their opinion of the word 'Farang' is more valid than the opinion of someone who cannot read the word in his own language. For opinions to be valid, the source must be credible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 We're definitely going nowhere from this thread lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 We're definitely going nowhere from this thread lol in a strange way it does say a lot about farangs :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 We're definitely going nowhere from this thread lol in a strange way it does say a lot about farangs :shock: I thought you guys were just one type of fruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidai Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 im not sure if you read the poll bob? but from my limited education, it seems Im more right then you. but thats just my opinion i could be wrong? as I explained, neutral being zero, the poll is screwed towards it being negative. Everything else being equal, neutral being what is considered zero, any movement towards one way or another is an indication of what the over all attitude towards the word truly is. unless u can explain the poll's infomation to back what you have to say, i will stick to what i have explained, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 We're definitely going nowhere from this thread lol in a strange way it does say a lot about farangs :shock: I thought you guys were just one type of fruit mostly bananas and a few oranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Public forum has finally been turned to a battle field .... man, I love TF :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 We're definitely going nowhere from this thread lol in a strange way it does say a lot about farangs :shock: I thought you guys were just one type of fruit mostly bananas and a few oranges Purely bananas :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Public forum has finally been turned to a battle field .... man, I love TF :twisted: question is, is mud wrestling a sport ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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digitalcat Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 ROLFCOPTER wanna take me to a cabaret? as we walk there we can debate the farang topic as I dodge all the ppl that love to bother farang. BTW I think I found a way to resolve this topic... I am ok with being callled farAng... accect on the 2nd A BUT no fArang... accent on the 1st makes all the difference in the world. Failure to address me properly will result in a beatdown, possibly with your own shoe or sandal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Do we really?!?! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Do we really?!?! :shock: I KNOW you do Cherie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Do we really?!?! :shock: I KNOW you do Cherie! me love you long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tookkae Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Do we really?!?! :shock: I KNOW you do Cherie! me love you long time lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 im not sure if you read the poll bob? but from my limited education, it seems Im more right then you. but thats just my opinion i could be wrong? as I explained, neutral being zero, the poll is screwed towards it being negative. Everything else being equal, neutral being what is considered zero, any movement towards one way or another is an indication of what the over all attitude towards the word truly is. unless u can explain the poll's infomation to back what you have to say, i will stick to what i have explained, Yes I can explain it. I WILL USE EASY WORDS AND WRITE BIG SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND.... READ MY FIRST POST - I SAID THE WORD 'FARANG' IS NEUTRAL UNLESS CONNECTED TO KEE NOK OR ANY OTHER SUCH PHRASE... THE POLL SAYS 50% OF PEOPLE AGREE WITH ME... NOT YOU. YOUR OPINION IS WORTH F.A. BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT THAI AND DON'T LIVE HERE. HOW ABOUT ANSWERING ONE OF THOSE THAI LANGUAGE QUESTIONS? NO? BIG SURPRISE.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I thought you guys were just one type of fruit We're like every race... some of us are fruits, some of us are nuts... some of us are fruit and nutcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeMarc Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I thought you guys were just one type of fruit We're like every race... some of us are fruits, some of us are nuts... some of us are fruit and nutcakes. im a potato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midnight_Girl Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I adore money, no money, no honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I thought you guys were just one type of fruit We're like every race... some of us are fruits, some of us are nuts... some of us are fruit and nutcakes. im a potato Jacket potato?! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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