MaakSiDa Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 What is it with Thais? Over here in Pattaya, always when I use an ATM, I can almost be sure that there is a Thai male on a motorbike, or even a Thai approaching the ATM machine, saying either, "Poor farang..., use ATM...", or "Kaamok...ATM..." What is going on in their minds? I came up with two possible explanations: 1) They really think Thai = ATM, so no need to use an ATM to get cash! 2) They are disappointeed/angry that they can't steal from the 'farang', as his/her money is in a safe place (bank)... And no, it's not how I dress, I'm usually better dressed than 98% of the Thais around me (here in Pattaya). I always try to be polite to all people, but Thais, especially males nowadays seem tio be out for a 'fight', with their negative gibberish. (Western friends here in Thailand say the same, so it's not just me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous_Dog Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have never had this said to me? Maybe a Pattaya thing? I've often FELT like a ATM though DOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaakSiDa Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 What is it with Thais? Over here in Pattaya, always when I use an ATM, I can almost be sure that there is a Thai male on a motorbike, or even a Thai approaching the ATM machine, saying either, "Poor farang..., use ATM...", or "Kaamok...ATM..." What is going on in their minds? I came up with two possible explanations: 1) They really think 'farang' = ATM, so no need to use an ATM to get cash! 2) They are disappointed/angry that they can't steal from the 'farang', as his/her money is in a safe place (bank)... And no, it's not how I dress, I'm usually better dressed than 98% of the Thais around me (here in Pattaya). I always try to be polite to all people, but Thais, especially males nowadays seem tio be out for a 'fight', with their negative gibberish. (Western friends here in Thailand say the same, so it's not just me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have used ATM"s in Thailand in Pattaya, Bangkok and every other palce in Thailand since the ATM's arrived in Thailand....at least 10 years or so. I have NEVER NEVER had the same experience you have. I have lived here in Thailand 2 weeks a month for many many years, I guess I'm just lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I've stayed 10 weeks a year in Pattaya since 1999, I use ATMs every second day and never expericenced something like that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preahko Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 What is it with Thais? Over here in Pattaya, always when I use an ATM, I can almost be sure that there is a Thai male on a motorbike, or even a Thai approaching the ATM machine, saying either, "Poor farang..., use ATM...", or "Kaamok...ATM..." What is going on in their minds? I came up with two possible explanations: 1) They really think Thai = ATM, so no need to use an ATM to get cash! 2) They are disappointeed/angry that they can't steal from the 'farang', as his/her money is in a safe place (bank)... And no, it's not how I dress, I'm usually better dressed than 98% of the Thais around me (here in Pattaya). I always try to be polite to all people, but Thais, especially males nowadays seem tio be out for a 'fight', with their negative gibberish. (Western friends here in Thailand say the same, so it's not just me!) I too have never, ever heard of such a thing. perhaps you're misunderstanding what they're saying in Thai? and maybe it's not about you at all... preahko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 never happens to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pescator Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Never heard it either and I use ATM all the time, never stay in PTy though and by the way I look like shit, sandals, shorts, T-shirt. What is the meaning of "kaamok" by the way? hn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianTroy Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I have never had this said to me? Maybe a Pattaya thing? No it's not and yes maybe it is not the way he dresses, maybe something else about him that causes out this reaction. I have used an ATM machine more than 100 times this year and I have never been treated disrespectful, offensive or anything else that is suppused to bother me! Maybe my mototorbike is too much better than their scooters or maybe it is my look that resembles "eating mamasoup for 2 months" if the make me too much trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preahko Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 you seem to feel the need to mention "how strong you look" in almost every thread you post in, haha... I'm not doubting you, good for you and all that, but in the interest of your continued health please keep in mind that this is thailand, and the following realities exist: 1. no thai man fights a farang one on one. if you ever get in a fight with a thai (working class thai), the nearest 5-10 (or more) thai males will jump in 2. thai "working class" males are by and large a lazy, worthless lot, but there's one thing most of them have put some serious work into: training in muay thai, arguably the most effective martial art on the planet ...you can draw your own conclusions...!! preahko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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