Is this where the phrase originated from? I didn't invent it, so its only a guess.
No direct link between these two classifications (normally, I hope!), but comparable characteristics (obviously non-scientific and generalised)
1) A paedophile prefers sexual relationships with children to adults, and may be completely unable or disinterested in developing a successful longterm relationship with an adult.
A thaiophile prefers to exist as an alien surrounded by Thai people and culture to his or her native people and culture, and may be completely unable or disinterested in developing a happy successful life in the West.
2) Paedophiles often join social groups (rings) to exchange ideas, experiences, pics etc, which serves to deepen their addiction whilst subconciously "normalising" their chosen lifestyle (ie despite being a rare type of person, they surround themselves with similar types to make it seem that what they do is not unusual)
Thaiophiles often join social groups (forums) to exhange ideas, experiences, pics etc, which serves to deepen their addiction whilst subconciously "normalising" their chosen lifestye (ie despite being a rare type of person, they surround themselves with similar types to make it seem that what they do is not unusual)
3) Paedophiles appear to completely believe in what they do, and are quite able to defend their actions when questioned or challenged, seeing it as acceptable everyday behaviour. However, deep down they may wish that they could happily lead a "normal" life, and not have to exist in such a way to satisfy their desires and service their addiction..
Thaiophiles appear to completely believe in what they do, and are quite able to defend their actions when questioned or challenged, seeing it as acceptable everyday behaviour. However, deep down they may wish that they could happily lead a "normal" life, and not have to exist in such a way to satisfy their desires and service their addiction.