I have lived off and on in Thailand for many years. I know the Thai's fairly well. I find them for the most part very friendly and more so if you can speak a bit of Thai. Even if you just simply say hello. Of course you see resentment in some faces, that is not the norm. I have a good time, I smile and say hello. I plan to live here the rest of my life and plan on being happy. What about you?
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Originally Posted by Farang
I'm an ex-pat and have been living in Thailand now for two years, I'm married to a Thai woman and seem to get a better understanding of the culture. The only thing that has me baffled sometimes is how often I witness violent response on minor issues such as asking for something different in a restaurant from local Thai people. I have also witnessed my boss get a rock thrown at his car one night and breaking his window before going home, and another Thai colleague getting his car keyed all around. Is this normal? I'm curious to know if there are any other Western or European ex-pats that either lived it or see it more often than none. I asked my wife and she said most Thai's, unless they have a close relationship with a foreigner do not particulary like foreigners, especially ex-pats; any comments?
Cheers!
Farang
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