jonerich Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I just read this article in the Bangkok post. What is this guy thinking? and your thoughts on the matter. White face in red crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Yes i saw that acticle. Farang should stay out of it or might mean trouble for the rest of farangs in Thailand. He sounds like a no hoper anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBF Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 There are many farangs in Thailand that have basically made Thailand their homes. Wifes, kids, jobs, pay tax, etc. They have a very vested interest in Thailand, and I don't have a problem if they also choose to get involved in politics here as well. The bloke in the artical does not fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonerich Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 There are many farangs in Thailand that have basically made Thailand their homes. Wifes, kids, jobs, pay tax, etc. They have a very vested interest in Thailand, and I don't have a problem if they also choose to get involved in politics here as well. The bloke in the artical does not fit the bill. I understand where you are coming from my cousin has lived outside bangkok for 8 years now has a Thai wife and one 6 year old son,but is not politically active.He left that behind when he left the states, but as you said this guy just does not fit the bill!!! no passport or money Aussie guv sez his background is ify at best. In my opinion this could cast Farang in a bad light of being trouble makers or takers in their society. Kind of like in the states everyone blames everyone else for being dregs on society. If its not the rich Its the poor or the white or the Latinos or blah blah blah blah. Plus when you factor in the middle class existence in LOS is minimal to say the least (as in you have it or you don't) we as Farang live better lives then 70 percent of the populous. When it comes to politics i would go for the "out of site out of mind Mentality" Just My 2 cents Thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny10 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I think that in LOS it’s not very appreciated if foreigners get involved in politics. The few who joined the rallies might not even understand the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondero Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) During my last trip in march, a girl I took LT asked me in the hotel. "You like Thaksin or Abishit?". I just said I don't know.She was a supporter of the red shirts. We met a couple of more days and she used to kid about me liking Abishit, even telling to friends and the odd taxi driver. I didnt get very concerned about these jokes as at that time the red protests were very peaceful. Now that the conflict has scalated I wouldn't like these comments said openly just in case someone take them seriously Edited May 9, 2010 by mondero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA53 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I just read this article in the Bangkok post. What is this guy thinking? and your thoughts on the matter. White face in red crowd Obviously a bullshitter, anyone who served in Special Forces would ever let people know, and as for his Bloody Sunday comments, hope he cops a bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogblower Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Am I allowed to say "asshole" on this forum? Can't believe this is my first post here ... could have sworn I made some posts when I first joined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryydman Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 It's such a shame he got shot, i'm sure he's not a complete arsehole B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyman Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I just read this article in the Bangkok post. What is this guy thinking? and your thoughts on the matter. White face in red crowd I think he's deluding himself but I understand that for some people it's easy to get lost in the 'high drama' of a situation like BKK at the moment. It's like being in a movie. This guy obviously likes being the centre of attention, but doesn't quite realise that the situation is actually very serious. The Thai people who are involved have less options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonerich Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 I just read this article in the Bangkok post. What is this guy thinking? and your thoughts on the matter. White face in red crowd Just a quick update I guess this guy and his buddy are now facing a death penalty for their involvement in the Bangkok Riots. Defiant farang redshirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philkrenshaw Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Tourists have no business messing with the politics of the place they visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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