5 THAI traditions I no longer believe in
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- I am still very Thai at core but over the years I have formed personal values that no longer aligned with traditional the traditional Thai beliefs. In this video I will be talking about the 5 Thai traditions I no longer following or believe in. Enjoy!
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I am a 72 year old Australian who has lived in Thailand for 13 years. One Thai custom or common behaviour that foreigners could well adopt in their countries is refraining from road rage, or even mild displays of anger after road accidents. It is an admirable and helpful piece of self control. Displays of anger are vulgar and self defeating.
Definitely more on Thai culture is a good idea. You have done a lot on how English culture looks to a foreigner but more about Thailand would be interesting.
What an interesting and mature video…I think you are keeping the best of your culture while adapting and growing as a person…every culture has aspects that are still followed because of tradition, and because ‘it’s always been this way’ regardless of the merits. Making fun of people’s appearances is an interesting one. I say interesting because my Asian friends have told me that in Asian culture, the parents can be quite blunt and critical of their children, especially about things like weight and skin tone. I live in the United States and a few years ago, I had a treatment at a spa and afterwords the masseuse, who was from Thailand, spoke to me… she had brown skin, and she told me that one of the reasons she emigrated, and why she liked the United States, is that she wasn’t judged as much by her skin color in the U.S. I was taken aback because, as you probably know, the United States has quite a history itself, but it was eye-opening for me. Since then I have learned much more about colorization and prejudice based on skin tones within some cultures. Awful…
I’m watching this video two years after you made it, but you asked for suggestions. One thing I would be interested in hearing is more about gender roles and differences in Thailand compared to the west…
PS i’m flying to Thailand next week, spending a week, before moving onto Cambodia and Angkor Wat, and then on to Laos ✈️ 🧳
it's really interesting hearing about Thai culture :)
Yes please, videos on Thai life and culture would be great. Perhaps compare typical village life to life in the tourist areas.
When I was 21 I stayed in Bangkok (Bang Khun Thian province). Whilst not very overweight by Western standards compared to Thai standards I guess I was. My nickname in Thai was "fat pig"! Like you say it's not because Thai people like to be insulting , they called me this in a nice, friendly way and it's meant to be fun. I really miss Thailand and the Thai people.
Haha that sounds about right. I can also say that you're called that because they liked you!
You still follow the smiles tradition Poppy. Your smile is stunning
Yep that one is embedded in me 😊
My Irish Mom, asks everyone to take shoes off when they arrive to her house, as one time someone walked dog shit into her carpets, I never wear shoes in the house, and My Asian friends also taught me this years ago.... Your hair color looks great btw..
She's a wise lady! Cheers, I love it. First time I got my hair done in 18 months 😂
I expect people to take their shoes off in my house as well. I find more people agree with this, than don`t.
I've English, but have lived in China for the last 6 years - and in China, commenting on changes in weight, or looks in general is also common practice - my Chinese friends will say i need feeding up, take me drinking and then, a month later. will say i'm getting fat LoL
Whilst dowries as such aren't required so much in China, it is kind of expected that a male marriage prospect should have an apartment, car and a job/career with good prospects - or be on his way to having such - even as just a boyfriend.
BTW - as an English teacher - always interested to hear about how you acquired your English proficiency - tips and tricks etc, which i can use in my future lessons
Thanks Poppy
Edit: Also should not type on my phone when tipsy LoL
Spellings corrected now though
Good to know that these sort of comments are also common in China, guess it's just East and South East Asian practices in general 😊
yeah I worked in China for a year.
And remember a few unusual comments. Wasn’t a big deal but a little unusual.
Sawasdee krub 🙏🏻. I can’t believe anyone ever called you fat Poppy. You have one of the best figures I’ve ever seen. Perhaps the others are too skinny 🤔. I’d love to learn much more about Thai culture, but I know your channel is changing direction. Khob khun krub 🙏🏻
I don't know how or why this video from over a year ago came up in my playlist suggestions... But it's good to see again, you look stunning and are talking a lot of sense but please don't talk too fast 555 More videos about Thai life versus UK life please and finally, I hope your family are having a great time here in the UK
love this...actually loving all your videos.... watching all at once :)
Glad you like them!
Hi, i came across your youtube channel while searching for thai culture know how. All though you only have 3 videos, i found your expliantions and style better then what else is around. please make more of this content! thx
Hi Poppy love your vlog 😊
Thank you 😊
I particularly enjoy the videos where you share your thoughts and reflections about things, like this one. Thanks. All the best, Colin.
Got it, thanks Colin!
I first when to Thailand and the exchange rate was 74 b to the £ so I purchased a condo the rate now is about half but I still have the same condo and the Thai people that look after the complex are very good friends. And you always look so beautiful xxx
Refreshingly interesting, your show.
Pretty relevant, the issues you talk about.
I am sure that helps, and might just save one from plunging into messy, embarrassing situations.
Well, I might not concord with everything, but I believe your effort is worthwhile 🌟
I would love to hear more about Thailand especially the food (recipes) and the history architecture and countryside.
Got it, copy that!
Poppy,
I remember how shocked I was when I first heard Thai girls in the office telling each other they were fat, or had put on weight last week. I grew up absolutely being told that no woman’s bum looked big in that dress………EVER!
Haha the culture shock 🤣
Dope stuff
Thanks!
I have been to Singapore a few times. What I find interesting is the source or derivation of what might appear to be natural cultural traditions. Public displays of anger or rowdy behaviour is not something accepted by the authorities in Singapore. People sit relatively quietly with a beer, and yet a comment by Leopold Bourne highlights similarities to Thailand.
useful video for people.
may I ask what part of Uk or England are you living ?
hope it is going ok wherever it is.
take care
You truly have one of the most amazing ways about you Poppy! I can’t even explain it. It’s really unusual chemistry. I don’t think that I have ever seen anything like it before!! It’s in your eyes, it’s in your aura! It’s in just about everyfin!! I dunno what ta say!! Don’t worry about dat other bloke Poppy. I wouldn’t be offended by being your Santa. You can sit on me knee and I’d even sing ya Xmas carols!! Lol And don’t worry I’ve got plenty of goodies in me sack, so you’ll never get bored!!😂😂
"Everyfin" 🤣. You're too funny Brian
@@PoppyDontree Everyfin is everyfin! Everyfin bout ya is bootiful Poppy! You don’t ever have to do a video about the Thai and Asian beauty standard. YOU ARE THE THAI AND ASIAN BEAUTY STANDARD!!! 😂 I feel sorry for other Thai girls. You have set the standard and bar way too high!!!!
I live in Bangkok Thailand and I have noticed most of the stuff you’re talking about, they have some good habits and some bad ones but the thing I have seen is that most of them wanna travel and live somewhere else.
Especially recently due to how the country is being managed, which I can understand.
Love is free.
My girlfriend is Thai and has lived here for many years. Like you she does not refer to anyone's appearance negatively. I am in agreement with not wearing shoes indoors as it does traffic dirt and frankly I just prefer to be barefoot anyway. She still prays every night and tends to try to make sure I eat and mothers me a bit but plenty of non Thai women do that too. All in all like any culture I think there are far more positive aspects. I have noticed the perception about money and Westerners but even if I try to help her out she tells me off haha. An all round lovely soul - just like yourself Poppy.
She pretty much sounds like me!
@@PoppyDontree I am lucky. Cant handle her papaya salad chili heat though hehehe
@@matthewelliman8173 That's a skill which requires years of practice hehe
Hi Poppy goods to see you again in youtube, we were met when you work at Trouw, btw my thai boss said to me when we met again after covid... I am healtier... seems he want say I am gain weight right? 5555
Love the accent by the way 😏
Thanks still mispronounce certain words from time to time though
@@PoppyDontree Negligible... You're as good as a native. The th sound sucks though right?😂
@@osas2kul Haha yep and the "sh" and "ch" are tricky ones for me too
@@PoppyDontree 😅 English is just weird. You're great though 👍🏻
Ahh, that explains why a thai friend made such hurtful remarks about about my weight.
no normal person wears shoes in their house....it's just hygiene.
The first time I noticed wearing shoes in the house was common for some was in thr U.S. I've seen people jumping in bed without taking off the shoes!
@@PoppyDontree
EEEEEEEEEEK !!!!!
Thanks for a good insight into some Thai traditions. Everyone who come to my house has to take their shoes off. By English standards you are very attractive.
"English standards you are very attractive."
English understatement, I think: Poppy is bloody BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
@@marvinc9994 Yes. Agreed. She is very beautiful.
I’ve liked the Thai people and ways for quite a while.
I’d only been there twice.
But met a Thai lady in my home country in the uk, and I went full on to set up a life together.
Things were not as they seemed and it went very wrong for me.
i always take my shoes off, before entering a home, mainly due to the amount of dog poo Here comes the fat Ferang lol, describing someone, seems to be often used to be used in thai restaurants, which is much more fun than a table number lol Sometimes the lack of PC is refreshing too. Do you still have a spirit house? Never quite understood, why Thai ghosts, love Fanta so much?
I don't even know and thing is it has to be the red fanta, the orange one they don't like that much lol
Poppy you are far from Pum Puy. Hopefully you won't get those comments in the UK 🇬🇧
Yes very interesting. I agree about these 5 things are hard to take. I also think Farang should pay the same as Thai.. You fat i dont see it. Any video is good.
Fat? rubbish you are perfect and gorgeous
Poppy, what I can judge you have the perfect physique
I love Thai ladyboys in Pattaya