Comments on: 5 Things Every Wannabe Expat Ought to Know

By: Allene Cilley

Allene Cilley — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:19:01 +0000

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By: Living Philippines

Living Philippines — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:29:21 +0000

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By: Graeme Eaton

Graeme Eaton — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:43:41 +0000

Five good tips,but lets expand a bit. Learning the language by numbers is good but if you’ve invested in a thai-english book, throw it away and buy a pencil and paper and write down what you want to learn in a way you understand.Don’t be dissapointed if your misunderstood,the most popular phrase between thais is “what did you say?”
Some long time expats are here because they can’t go home.Give them a wide berth or at least don’t get sucked in.
Sex,drugs and rock and roll.Been there,done that(not into drugs but was on the way to alcoholism)Suddenly realized you don’t need to be pissed to have a good time and chase girls.It also helps when the best looking girl in the room is actually a boy.
On the subject of girls,not every girl is available and a lot that are, are only interested in the bulge in your back pocket.Some also have husbands.
Too many people seem to expect to be able to get the same things as they did back home.Remember this is a different culture,different ways of doing things,different priorities and loyalties,you can’t change them,YOU have to compromise but don’t go over the edge.Don’t ever forget where and who you are. Also remember not all thais are bad and not all farange are good
If all else fails, you can always go home!!!
I apoligise if my comments offend any one.
Graeme Eaton.
Stem to sterN Marine Engineering,
Phuket.

By: lee chappell

lee chappell — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:31:45 +0000

Great blog Ben and so accurate, can you add a section on “the way of the Thai” that if you ask for something you have to be specific as to when you want it, in the west you can tell your staff I need this file and 5 mins later hey presto, but here, OMG, ask the same request and 5 days later you finally receive requested item, oh the joys