Let's remember where he lives, I agree it's not fair to generalize an entire population. But as a current resident of the southern provinces I have to agree a bit in that most Thai's here (large tourist destination) simply do not like farang.
I'm certain by what you write you are the most popular fellow in all of Thailand, but come on friend, let's take note from some of the expats that spend day and day out living here. Or people like myself who live here, it's not peaches and cream as you make it out to be.
I don't know you, but it seems to me (and pardon my assumption) that you come to Thailand and have a some what sheltered environment which obviously gives way to your bias of how things are in this country.
Just pick up the news paper now and then and you'll see violent explosions over a few baht. Let's not forget the young Canadian couple who travelled to Chang Rai a year or two ago. A police officer was signalling them and asked for a bribe, their naive approach had the young man get his brains blown away and the girl pistol whipped for simply arguing with the official police man. Special case, I think not, happens everyday.
Best thing would be to tell me to get out if I'm not content, not so easy as I'm on contract and married now. But believe me Frogblogger once I reach the point I will not shed a tear when it's time to leave.
I'm certain i will come back for holiday as my wife is from the southern provinces, but like you I'll be in la la land and spend endless days exploring and waking up when ever the first brew of joe is made up for me.
The point to my endless jabbering is please measure out the experience of different circumstances. This forum is to discuss everyone's experiences, so I think with all due respect read and perhaps learn another side to this wonderful place.
Thanks Frogblogger, appreciate your comments.

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