Thread: Farang or westerner

falang,,,, when i use it, in my mind, i am referring to a caucasian that has ties with ,,,
well a sexpat..... partly a piss take and not to be taken academically. after all its just a sound,, bit like when people call me a [at][at][at][at].

Surprised our resident Thai female poster hasn't commented on the old famous tai joke... i.e. the fruit.. me like gin farang ei ei... hilarious

She will probably prefer the b word - baksida.

Originally Posted by Immigrunt

When I worked here before I and my colleagues got bored of the number of Thais who asked us

I hate it when a Thai asks me 'You like Thailand'. I could spoil their day by telling them a million things what's wrong with it but what would be the point?

Originally Posted by Neverna

She will probably prefer the b word - baksida.

yup.. I prefer the b word for him too...

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

I hate it when a Thai asks me 'You like Thailand'. I could spoil their day by telling them a million things what's wrong with it but what would be the point?

As long as you say 2 positive things, to every negative thing... you should get away with it.. even the most ardent Captain tai-lan supporter, has negative things to say about it...

I think Kiwis are worse, houses could go up to 10 trillion dollars, overcrowded splitting the seams with immigrants, traffic jams/2 hour commutes, yada yada... they will still stubbornly think it's paradise

Maybe she uses คนผิวขาว

lol @ Wikipedia being a credible source for information.

Does this suit better? https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/farang

Example sentences in the Oxford Dictionary

farang

Definition of farang in English:

farang
NOUN

(among Thais) a European or other foreigner.

Example sentences

‘In this country Thais outnumber farangs hundreds to one.’

‘Some local farangs are buying DVD recorders only to discover that they won't accept discs manufactured outside of Asia.’

‘The caddies were quite surprised to see him disrobe, as he was already soaked to the skin, but assumed it was just another idiosyncrasy of the farangs.’

‘Why then was the play totally directed against farangs?’

‘The continual whining of this small group about such a minor matter and such a small amount of money is embarrassing to the vast majority of farangs.’

‘This became something of a serious competition not only for the young men but also many farangs, male and female, not wishing to be out-done.’

‘Police sources say that there are a growing number of forged driving licenses circulating in Pattaya, some in the possession of farangs.’

‘The allowance of farangs, or foreigners, into Bangkok for trade was an impetus for the construction of new buildings and roads.’

‘Patrick has also come to look on Thailand as ‘home’ and is one of the few farangs who can sing the Thai National Anthem.’

‘Being the only two farangs there, we were totally conspicuous every time we fell asleep on our knees or did something yet again more unacceptable.’

‘Rather than putting signs up specifically for farangs who make mistaken assumption, the farang should obey the traffic laws as they stand.’

‘The farang then left for Europe, but did receive an e-mail three months later.’

‘For several years I myself have fumed at the illogical regulation which sends farangs out of the country to obtain re-entry visas.’

‘The most common disaster afflicting farangs here is a road accident, most often involving the ubiquitous motorbike.’

‘The truth is, unless you are criminally inclined or grossly unlucky, you have far more to fear from other farangs than from the natives.’

‘I hope you farangs understand that there are many ladies who have a heart, and sometimes a real broken heart, just like the ladies in your own country.’

‘I admire your patience with all the farangs who want to change Thai culture, Thai tolerance, and even Thai government.’

‘Dual pricing is patronising and an insult to both decent Thai folk and farangs alike, and to claim any thing other is quite simply ludicrous.’

‘The government stopped it, because they know farangs come back anyway, because farangs are already addicted to the Thai women.’

‘Both farangs were then arrested after failing to agree which one of them should pay 9,000 baht for damage to a grandfather clock and a bar mirror.’

Originally Posted by Passing Through

But don't let stop your woefully uniformed speculations

possibly the result of a military background...

Originally Posted by Immigrunt

Maybe she uses คนผิวขาว

Originally Posted by Passing Through

I doubt it, since it doesn't mean the same thing. White-skinned Thais are คนผิวขาว but they're not ฝรั่ง.

Oh dear. Looks like smeggly needs to be more specific about what he wants Vanessa Mae to type for him.

Originally Posted by tomcat

Originally Posted by Passing Through

But don't let stop your woefully uniformed speculations

possibly the result of a military background...

No errant consonants on this parade ground, sir.

^^ She's a high-flying Thai academic so I'm sure she has this all under control.

Damn! you gents love splitting hairs...

Originally Posted by NZdick1983

Damn! you gents love splitting hairs...

It gives people a false sense of control.

Smog. Short fat pasty faced balding white bloke. A Thai would call you farang, meaning alien.

Originally Posted by chassamui

Smog. Short fat pasty faced balding white bloke. A Thai would call you farang, meaning alien.

C'mon DJ - give us a pic of your pal.

Honesty, who care what aliens (Thais) call you?

do you know what the Chinese call Thais? or the Japanese, etc?

more derogatory than Farang...

Do you think Chinese stay awake at night, pondering why Thais call them Jeck (SP)
or Indians lie awake, heartbroken by Thais calling them Kaak? (SP)

Fuck no! brothers, they couldn't give a snot...

What was my point again? oh yeah... them calling you whatever, doesn't define you.... they will never call you "khon Farang"... as that polite prefix is reserved for their mighty selves...

cry me a river, you have so many advantages in Thailand over the Thais.. let them call you whateverthefook they want, if it gives them a 2 inch stiffy....lol

Originally Posted by Neverna

She will probably prefer the b word - baksida.

555+ yes that is correct 100%...Hey!! baksida...sa bai d bor...

I think we thai call you farang = farang its na rak...

I heard long time ago ..farang dont like when we call them farang...

so I never call them farang with face to face...but behide yes I do..hehe...