I'm positive if you asked the very same questions to a group of recent school leavers from home they would just stare at you in ignorant bliss. They tend to teach them fcuk all these days.
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I'm positive if you asked the very same questions to a group of recent school leavers from home they would just stare at you in ignorant bliss. They tend to teach them fcuk all these days.
Thailand recognizes February 2 as Inventors' Day each year. The Thai Cabinet set this date to commemorate the anniversary of the allocation of a patent for a slow speed surface aerator on February 2, 1993
Here's a list of some of the prizes that have been awarded for their "inventions"
http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www...men/pdf/th.pdf
I guess the Thai bashing chaps my ass pretty good. Why?
Well, it's really simple; I'm an American and if one goes randomly about asking Americans questions one gets answers roughly equivalent to those I've seen here.
Americans are among the worlds greatest provincials; at least the equal of the average Thai, or most (but certainly not all) citizens of the developing world.
The hubris of 1st worlder's just exemplifies their own ignorance and narrow mindedness when discussing the world at large.
If it's not Thais, then it's Muslims, or Africans or, or, or...
I find it boring and somewhat self-describing of the one/ones posting such rubbish.
Thais invented a lot of good food, some interesting rituals and superstitions, some wonderful temples, maybe the blowjob bar with those draw curtains below, creative corruption, the ultimate loophole legal system, a way to always have something on the farang, a better looking ladyboy, leadershipless leaders, pingpong shows, a version of lao kao, possibly the urinal back massage, Kao Pad American, green lemons that look like limes, lampshade farmer hats, crooked-tailed cats, a person who can do no wrong and more.
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Oh good. Nice one and so true. Cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rural Surin
Best thing I have read on here for ages.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grower
You love it, RS. You old dog.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rural Surin
There is Scope for the theory that monkeys evolved from locals as part of the OTOP (one try one Phra ) project sponsered by PG Tits.The simians are ashamed of it and are assembling en masse in Lopburi for the December rapture to theMayan 7/11 Celestine Dyanethics. Ah the rapture as smelled on BTS
as said above, that is a fallacy that went out with the VictoriansQuote:
Originally Posted by Spin
If you vist Lopburi you will see Thais have evolved into Simians
Thanks; I try to call it as I see it. And the beat goes on...Quote:
Originally Posted by English Noodles
I wonder who could possibly have (re)invented that.... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Thetyim
why is it that when someone is critical of a thai for any reason, he is labelled a thai basher?
making an obervation about the idiocy one sees on a daily basis in thailand does not mean one is biased in any way, and saying one sees the same shit in america simply means that there are americans who are as stupid as many thais are.
...doesn't make the thai any cleverer, and doesn't mean one should avoid commenting. now does it?
jeez, you can't walk around with your eyes shut all the time, trying to avoid being a "thai basher"
if something's wrong or stupid, then why not comment on it?
fact:
the thais are a bunch of ignorant lazy arrogant dummies who should be, but are not: ashamed of how far behind in development they are in comparison to their other asian counterparts and they are either perversely proud of their own ignorance (thainess) or ignorant of the fact that they are ignorant.
or both.
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SP must get around with some pretty low end Thais to be this jaded. What mate, you staying in some shack in Klong Toey or something?
Name one Thai who thinks Thais invented the car.
That is a genetic fault, and common in a number of breeds. The myth associated with it is that it started with Siamese cats, which were bred for the Royal Siam family - those that were most prized were those with kinks in thier tails. The princesses would slip thier rings over the tails when they bathed or slept and the kink would prevent the rings falling off and being lost.
Like I said though, thats the myth, and a number of breeds have this (genetically resessive) trait...
Fact? Your ignorance is showing. I know for a Fact you are wrong. But you obviously wouldn't be interested how I know this.Quote:
Originally Posted by tsicar
I state my opinion, but have no desire to try to change anybodies mind; that is generally impossible; entrenched ignorance is a tonic to the ignorant.
I'm interested, care to elaborate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grower
Since you asked; I came to Thailand as a manufacturing engineer for an American toy company. 90% of the time I was the only farang managing 120 Thai employees. I had a Thai assistant who spoke English pretty well so, it worked. All the production and finishing, testing, troubleshooting and redesign (when necessary) was done here in Thailand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spin
Okay, to the point; I've got almost 40 years in manufacturing and I found my crew and the 90+ assemblers/finishers/packagers to be smart, hardworking, imaginative, great problem solvers, innovative, resourceful and generally wonderful people to work with and supervise.
It would seem to me I have a fair idea about Thai people and their work ethic. I like it even if compared to western workers. Their critical thinking skills were quite good, far better than what I've experienced as a teacher here. My experience has expanded over the years here to include bronze foundries and unique manufacturing companies; all Thai owned and run.
I'm not selling anything; but I call bullshit when I see it. I have my gripes, but I usually get over it and move on. What's life without a few well placed challenges, eh?
Cheers, :)
Our business has a modest force of 10 employees, and I've found the same as Grower. We were careful who we picked, from good universities, etc, and they have pretty much nailed every task set for them. Granted, it is easy, repetitive work, but there is no book on what they do and a certain degree of figuring stuff out and critical thinking is required. They are committed to their work and take it seriously; if I was back in Australia paying $25 per hour for tempers, they would get bored and quit early, and likely not take it seriously and produce sloppy work.