Land of Smiles
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So you think it's just chance that the newsreader recently referred to hitting the Indian before the cobra in the context of the arrival of the Delta (aka Indian) variant of Covid? And this isn't some anonymous person expressing their own thoughts, this is someone broadcasting it to the general population. The guy should be sacked.Alex wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:02 pmI think that's nonsense, the pandemic hasn't changed anything. You could always find examples like this one to make your case for "xenophobia in Thai society", if that's your thing. Those Thais who are xenophobic didn't need a pandemic to bring out their true colors - they were unashamedly xenophobic long before!clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:13 pm Doesn't surprise me..xenophobia continues in thai society..another example. And the pandemic has brought out their true colours.
Then again, why single out Thais? I don't know of any foreigner here in Thailand who was refused treatment by a hospital for being a foreigner (as reported from Cambodia) or refused a haircut for being a foreigner (as reported from Vietnam). If anything, Thais I'm dealing with in Bangkok seem more eager for my business nowadays.
Or the thai minister at the airport complaining about 'dirty' foreigners for not wearing masks?
Or the Bangkok restaurant refusing to serve farangs?
Of course once xenophobic always xenophobic but seems to me the pandemic and the associated misfortune it has brought to Thailand has triggered such vocal feelings more so than they would otherwise.. A latent phobia if you like given the catalyst to come out..
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New Cases
Thailand 9,436 ( +302)
Prison 103 ( -98 )
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Total 9,539 ( +213)
Deaths 86 ( -5 )
Thailand 9,436 ( +302)
Prison 103 ( -98 )
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Total 9,539 ( +213)
Deaths 86 ( -5 )
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Breakfast today
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Thailand 8,583 ( -853 )
Prison 83 ( -30 )
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Total 8,656 ( -886 )
Deaths 80 ( -6 )
Thailand 8,583 ( -853 )
Prison 83 ( -30 )
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Total 8,656 ( -886 )
Deaths 80 ( -6 )
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My quick fix lunch today
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Thailand 8,539 ( -44 )
Prison 146 ( +63 )
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Total 8,685 ( +29 )
Deaths 56 ( -24 )
Thailand 8,539 ( -44 )
Prison 146 ( +63 )
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Total 8,685 ( +29 )
Deaths 56 ( -24 )
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New Cases
Thailand 9,188 ( +649 )
Prison 129 ( -17 )
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Total 9,317 ( +632 )
Deaths 87 ( +31 )
Thailand 9,188 ( +649 )
Prison 129 ( -17 )
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Deaths 87 ( +31 )
Re: Land of Smiles
Would you say xenophobia only exists on the Thai side of the border? Or are we being kind to the situation over here by perhaps calling it something different and having pitty on the people because of their suffered hardship in past years.clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:22 pmSo you think it's just chance that the newsreader recently referred to hitting the Indian before the cobra in the context of the arrival of the Delta (aka Indian) variant of Covid? And this isn't some anonymous person expressing their own thoughts, this is someone broadcasting it to the general population. The guy should be sacked.Alex wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:02 pmI think that's nonsense, the pandemic hasn't changed anything. You could always find examples like this one to make your case for "xenophobia in Thai society", if that's your thing. Those Thais who are xenophobic didn't need a pandemic to bring out their true colors - they were unashamedly xenophobic long before!clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:13 pm Doesn't surprise me..xenophobia continues in thai society..another example. And the pandemic has brought out their true colours.
Then again, why single out Thais? I don't know of any foreigner here in Thailand who was refused treatment by a hospital for being a foreigner (as reported from Cambodia) or refused a haircut for being a foreigner (as reported from Vietnam). If anything, Thais I'm dealing with in Bangkok seem more eager for my business nowadays.
Or the thai minister at the airport complaining about 'dirty' foreigners for not wearing masks?
Or the Bangkok restaurant refusing to serve farangs?
Of course once xenophobic always xenophobic but seems to me the pandemic and the associated misfortune it has brought to Thailand has triggered such vocal feelings more so than they would otherwise.. A latent phobia if you like given the catalyst to come out..
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No of course not, there is that in Cambodia too just as there is in many countries. It's a question of degree and imho it's more endemic in society in Thailand.AndyKK wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:14 amWould you say xenophobia only exists on the Thai side of the border? Or are we being kind to the situation over here by perhaps calling it something different and having pitty on the people because of their suffered hardship in past years.clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:22 pmSo you think it's just chance that the newsreader recently referred to hitting the Indian before the cobra in the context of the arrival of the Delta (aka Indian) variant of Covid? And this isn't some anonymous person expressing their own thoughts, this is someone broadcasting it to the general population. The guy should be sacked.Alex wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:02 pmI think that's nonsense, the pandemic hasn't changed anything. You could always find examples like this one to make your case for "xenophobia in Thai society", if that's your thing. Those Thais who are xenophobic didn't need a pandemic to bring out their true colors - they were unashamedly xenophobic long before!clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:13 pm Doesn't surprise me..xenophobia continues in thai society..another example. And the pandemic has brought out their true colours.
Then again, why single out Thais? I don't know of any foreigner here in Thailand who was refused treatment by a hospital for being a foreigner (as reported from Cambodia) or refused a haircut for being a foreigner (as reported from Vietnam). If anything, Thais I'm dealing with in Bangkok seem more eager for my business nowadays.
Or the thai minister at the airport complaining about 'dirty' foreigners for not wearing masks?
Or the Bangkok restaurant refusing to serve farangs?
Of course once xenophobic always xenophobic but seems to me the pandemic and the associated misfortune it has brought to Thailand has triggered such vocal feelings more so than they would otherwise.. A latent phobia if you like given the catalyst to come out..
From my experience of living in both countries, I've come across more xenophobia in Thailand than Cambodia.
I know some members have called it a cliché but Thailand does have a long standing reputation of xenophobia whereas I don't think that is the case In Cambodia (excluding perhaps KR times).
I also think xenophobia is at all levels of society in Thailand..from top to bottom. The above examples of a Thai minister and TV newsreader are examples of that. I don't get a sense of the same degree here in Cambodia and certainly HE's policy to barangs for covid vaccine and treatment are examples that suggest otherwise.
So this is my opinion based on my experiences and what I've heard and seen. Yong's original post highlighted another example of it that was allowed to be broadcast on national TV. Others obviously may have different views and disagree or think there's no difference with Cambodia...that's fine.
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Yesterday, cooked traditional Cantonese wonton soup (dumpling soup) made the very traditional way. Hope you like the video.:
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