Your Opinion of Thai Intellect

**HuangLao** · 05-07-2018, 06:56 PM

International norms.

Whatever that is.

**cyrille** · 05-07-2018, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by HuangLao

International norms.

Whatever that is.

At a guess, one of those phrases that nobody but you has used since about 1985.

**OhOh** · 05-07-2018, 10:07 PM

The link compares driving in Thailand to his interpretation of driving behaviour in other places. He incorporates what he describes as Thai "normals" compared to other places.

One example is the acceptance of the abeyance of traffic laws by many and the Thai acceptance of the "individuals/cultural" standards as opposed to Thai laws. Hence the mismatch of foreign drivers expectations to driving situations compared to general Thais actions.

During my "international" driving experience, European, North American and ME, the "norms" are mostly similar. Thais do have a differing outlook and hence drive in a different way and hence more concentration is required.

Read the linked article.

**Latindancer** · 06-07-2018, 06:12 AM

Is there anywhere else in the world where people will drive/ride out of a side street onto a main road without looking to see if some other vehicle is coming down that main road, or at what speed ??

**jabir** · 06-07-2018, 08:41 AM

^Compared with Thai drivers Indians are retards that shouldn't be allowed near a road.

And I hear the Chinese are even worse.

**OhOh** · 06-07-2018, 09:58 AM

^^ One country quoted is Vietnam. It seems to stem from the mass swarm affect from bicycle and m/c hordes acting as one entity and protecting each other. Plus the religious aspect lack of individual responsibility for ones actions.

In the linked article it describes that Thais "take responsibility" for their forward view , 45 degrees either side of their path. The remaining 270 degrees , basically behind and to either side of them, is the "responsibility" of vehicles of "others". Either a Thai driver or their god. Allegedly Thai police and insurance companies hold the same blame zones.

If somebody does something "stupid" in front of you, any repercussions are your fault. The driver behind is expected to react to the unexpected unveiling before him/her.

As I said read the linked article. It will clarify some misconceptions you may be under and hopefully ensure "better" driving practises by you in Thailand.

**HuangLao** · 06-07-2018, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Latindancer

Is there anywhere else in the world where people will drive/ride out of a side street onto a main road without looking to see if some other vehicle is coming down that main road, or at what speed ??

Most of the world's driving population.
Disconnected driving character doesn't only apply to a few.

**Latindancer** · 07-07-2018, 08:55 AM

I've never seen this in other countries.....except for very rare cases. Which countries might you be referring to ?

If anyone is so dense as to do it in Australia, they either get deafened by a horn or totally creamed.

**tomcat** · 07-07-2018, 09:00 AM

...^creamed Australian sounds like a heavy dessert...

**TuskegeeBen** · 05-08-2018, 04:54 AM

Documented fact: Thais are smart enough to play the average "Farang Doughboy", like strings on the

**tomcat** · 05-08-2018, 05:42 AM

...another documented "fact": most Thais have nothing to do with "farang doughboys"...

**HuangLao** · 05-08-2018, 06:14 AM

Going through the motions....

**TuskegeeBen** · 05-08-2018, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

...another documented "fact": most Thais have nothing to do with "farang doughboys"...

True ^. And especially so, after that "uneducated" bargirl (from Isaan) has successfully emptied the know-it-all doughboys' bank account.

The OP title really should read "Your Opinion of Farang Intellect", instead..., as witnessed, right here, on the TD platform, as well.

**Neverna** · 05-08-2018, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by TuskegeeBen

The OP title really should read "Your Opinion of Farang Intellect", instead..., as witnessed, right here, on the TD platform, as well.

Why don't you start such a thread?

**TuskegeeBen** · 05-08-2018, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by OhOh

The link compares driving in Thailand to his interpretation of driving behaviour in other places. He incorporates what he describes as Thai "normals" compared to other places.

One example is the acceptance of the abeyance of traffic laws by many and the Thai acceptance of the "individuals/cultural" standards as opposed to Thai laws. Hence the mismatch of foreign drivers expectations to driving situations compared to general Thais actions.

During my "international" driving experience, European, North American and ME, the "norms" are mostly similar. Thais do have a differing outlook and hence drive in a different way and hence more concentration is required.

Read the linked article.

An excellent analogy.

Thanks for sharing.

**baldrick** · 05-08-2018, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by TuskegeeBen

Documented fact

have you ever worked with Thais as colleagues outside of Thailand ? and not in the immediate vicinity ?

and I mean professional industrial roles , not office or service

**TuskegeeBen** · 05-08-2018, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by baldrick

have you ever worked with Thais as colleagues outside of Thailand ? and not in the immediate vicinity ?

and I mean professional industrial roles , not office or service

No,...but I'd be most interested in reading your experienced opinion, in that regard. Will such be forthcoming?

**TuskegeeBen** · 05-08-2018, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Neverna

Why don't you start such a thread?

Obviously, your "stalker-restraining" meds are wearing

ff again. Sorry, the pharmacy is currently closed, butt your diapers are readily available.

**Neverna** · 05-08-2018, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by TuskegeeBen

Obviously, your "stalker-restraining" meds are wearing

ff again. Sorry, the pharmacy is currently closed, butt your diapers are readily available.

You can post all the crap you like but don't be a snowflake when I call you up on it.

Anyway, I see your popularity is increasing, Benny.

**HuangLao** · 05-08-2018, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by HighlySensitiveBen

The occasional response or comment = stalking.

Of course it does.

**Latindancer** · 06-08-2018, 04:13 AM

So can you explain your mannerless repo comments to myself, "Huanglao" ?

Back to the subject of the Thai "intellect", I'm afraid I have a very low opinion. Can be lovely people, but not much processing power upstairs. Though the ones with more Chinese genes are better.

**tomcat** · 06-08-2018, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Latindancer

Though the ones with more Chinese genes are better.

...just discussed this with SD (who is second-generation Thai-Chinese) after a trip to the Chinese immigration exhibit at Wat Traimit: no fear of hard work, close family ties, close community ties, strong investment in future generations and an intense belief in education as a path to betterment...(pic thread to follow soon)...

**HuangLao** · 06-08-2018, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Latindancer

So can you explain your mannerless repo comments to myself, "Huanglao" ?

Back to the subject of the Thai "intellect", I'm afraid I have a very low opinion. Can be lovely people, but not much processing power upstairs. Though the ones with more Chinese genes are better.

A bit moot to the point of being false/phony, as you've never had a great deal of exposure and experience with a variety of Thais [or Asians] to come to any intelligent conclusion towards their character.

Reflective of the usual Farang intellect.

**Latindancer** · 06-08-2018, 06:34 AM

You don't know anything about my life, how long I have spent in Thailand or Asia in general, or where...dimwit.

I first hit Thailand in 1987. And yes....I know you were here earlier, but this is not about you. You claim I haven't had enough exposure, but I've had 30 years....on and off. Plus I'm 2 years older than you, but not a burnt-out head case like you.

So fvck off, Jeff.

**tomcat** · 06-08-2018, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Latindancer

So fvck off, Jeff.

...normally abbreviated to save time: FOJ...

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