The Farang = money thing Za isn't necessarily a bad thing. This concept has something to do with the currency exchange rates of western money to the baht.
Farang = outsider, non Thai ... Its the real score, but a sore word for some.
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The Farang = money thing Za isn't necessarily a bad thing. This concept has something to do with the currency exchange rates of western money to the baht.
Farang = outsider, non Thai ... Its the real score, but a sore word for some.
555+ funny Yes Farang = outsider
Many Thais are much wealthier than the poor farangs that live in Thailand
(it's not due to the currency)
^If someone dont like the farang word just tell them dont call you farang...I dont think thais will call white people = farang when they stay with you ...and sure they call you when they not with you but if who call you that when they talk to you and you dont like it just tell them you dont like they call you farang...and they will stop...just my opinion...
It's a popular subject judging by the amount of comments, like the new subject of Donald Trump it's a winner.Quote:
Originally Posted by toddaniels
Who wants to do that 65 million times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicethaiza
^ that's it, just get a T shirt printed in Thai with " Don't call me Farang."
Good and we all laugh at that you guys who wear that T shirt haha
Well....not really.Quote:
Originally Posted by GracelessFawn
Farang refers to Caucasian Euro types.
Other world ethnicities [foreign, outsiders, non-Thai] are not looked upon as "Farang" or referred to as such.
Have an acknowledged hint before attempting.
If the Thai government banned use of the word, expats would still be moaning about some other crap like double pricing
I would be quite upset if I wasn't addressed as: "The farang" and I'm sure they would be upset if I stopped referring to them as: "stupid monkey"
Obviously a number of suitable adjectives are used in an attempt to hide the banality...but there we have it...the everyday conversation I have with all but the uniformed baboons, who are simply ignored.
I have never been called a Farang (6+ years living here) and I doubt it's even in the vocaulary of Thais who don't speak Eng.Quote:
Originally Posted by rainman
Being a hippie I accept being called just about anything bc I don't take it personally even when it is hence my username.Quote:
Originally Posted by rainman
I don't think anyone is really sure of the etymology of the word farang. There are many theories from farangset to farang the fruit to farangi from hindi to the mispronunciation of a frenchman. I personally don't take offence at it and from my experience, most Thais say it without any malice. "The farang in the village" etc. People like to give labels and if thats the worst thing I get called I'll be a happy man.
My experience of village life is that if you mix and associate with the locals then you are treated with respect, but if you are a farang who has a thai wife in a village and you do not associate with the thais, farang can take on a different meaning.
:smileylaughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sumbitch
Thanks for the laughs, Dumbitch.
What about one-upmanship cock sucker?Quote:
Originally Posted by Neverna
I think farang is acceptable because us farang are more acceptable when being called names. In this case a 'fruit'. But call any other race a name and it's seen as derogatory. I see it is seen offensive to call Inuit people Eskimo's. The worlds a bollix.
offensive words for people according to nationality or ethnicity - synonyms and related words | Macmillan Dictionary
That's also v true. I've lived and worked in BKK for 7 years and was never referred to as a farang, not even once.Quote:
Originally Posted by thaimemeWell....not really.Quote:
Originally Posted by GracelessFawn
Farang refers to Caucasian Euro types.
Other world ethnicities [foreign, outsiders, non-Thai] are not looked upon as "Farang" or referred to as such.
Have an acknowledged hint before attempting.
Let me rephrase, Farang = white outsiders, white non-Thai?
This is why my first response has something to do with currencies and money.....
FFS. how many more times are you dipshits going to fall for the "farang" troll? Are you all ready for his next thread, " should I pay Sin Sot?" No wonder he keeps coming back.
Za, whether you like it or not, a lot of Europeans or Americans will have more money than Thais. Standard of living.... currency exchanges.... all that stuff relevant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicethaiza
Secondly, tourism is the main reason why the Thai economy is where it is now. Tourists .. foreigners.. farangs.. they bring in money to your country and help the Thai economy in a big way.
I agree about currency exchanges...they have more money than thai so they can support to travel in thailand or asian but didnt mean they are rich in their country...
^ They are rich in SEA though.....
Seem you care farang money lol
Just pointing out the obvious Za.
As for farang money, good for them who has it.
I've always work for my bread and butter. I'm a farmer by choice, and I get by okay, not rich coz whatever extra money is used to develop the farm, but when I die.... whoever inherits it and sells it will be rich! Will prolly be a millionaire Za. PI money, of course.
Maybe you could pen it first, Boob, you crusty old curmudgeon...FFS, if you must be an angry dickhead, DON'T READ THE THREAD...Quote:
Originally Posted by DrB0b
'Cause that will make you say something stupid...Now, piss off...
No offence, ya wanker...
How much sin sot he can pay he he
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_trollQuote:
Originally Posted by DrB0b
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At the risk of attracting your rapier like satiric wit DrBob, be careful for whom the post trolls. It trolls for thee.