Quote Originally Posted by Panda View Post
Hey Ant, its all about learning to understand the pitfalls and negative aspects of living in a foreign country. The good aspects are not a problem. And while I do agree that one should not only focus on the negative aspects of Thailand, I think its very appropriate on a Farang forum that we should help to educate each other by sharing experiences and opinions. Once the rose coloured glasses are off, there is a lot to learn, as I am sure you could appreciate.
Good points all, Panda. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not suggesting that people shouldn't complain; I know I do often enough. And a forum like this is by its very nature the perfect place to air those complaints and frustrations (as you yourself have touched on).

I'm just saying that in my opinion some of it crosses a line from simply venting to something more akin to obsession, a self-perpetuating circle of misery and frustration feed by gross generalisations and bigotry. For some it doesn't seem to simply be a part of being here and living in another country with a sometimes strange and unfathmoable culture, it's almost as if it's the sole aspect, their raison d'etre, and they aren't happy unless they're miserable and have something to moan about.