rookie Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Is this a common Thai trait..(not including BG's!] Seldom do I encounter Thai's that address me by my first name. I know the names of those I encounter often and address them as Khun _(their name), but while they may know my name, it's never spoken. The few exceptions are Thai's I've know a long time and sometime socialize with. Do you have similar experiences...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm almost always addressed by my first name. So what do they call you? Nai Hang? Ai Farang? Hey You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 What does it mean when they put 'P' in front of your name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 That your old. I always get first time, half is mr nervous, rather than khun nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumsoda Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Basically that you are in the same (general) age bracket as the person addressing you "P" Corinthian.....similar age bracket It's also Male and female specific..... Female...( I think!!) Nong ...much younger Na .... a bit younger P ....... similar age bracket Pa....Older Yai... Very farkkn old Leave it to the experts to correct me Cheers DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 What does it mean when they put 'P' in front of your name? You are older than the speaker. There is sort of a pecking order in speaking to people. Compare it to the military - the junior wai's the senior first, the junior maybe bows a little lower when wai'ing etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 You're wrong. Was I helpful? P' means older, from one minute to one decade (approximately). Thais will actually check out the exact minute of birth to confirm this. The first twin to pop out will call the other P' even if they preceded their sibling by mere seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I was right then? :-) i have heard it used between 2 similar aged or even younger person who is in a position of significant authority above the one calling them pee. Think a captain talking to a very young generat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyinEwa/Perv Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 When I first visited in the mid-90's, I was referred to by hotel staff as Mr. Troy. Not khun or p. I haven't heard the Mr. part for many many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 P is also used when someone is higher in the pecking order than you are ... I have had Thais older than me call me P Wa.... . It generally is an age thing, but also a respect thing. I got really mad when one of the guys in the group whom is one year older than me started calling me Pa Wa.... . I explained to him that I found it overdone. Also with this guy it is meaningless not even respect as he calls everyone he meets Pa and/or Ajarn, And Thais whom know my name usually address me by it, with Khun in front mostly. If they do not know my known I get addressed as Ajarn many times because of the status of my boss in the comedy group. Thai friends call me Ai Sat or Ai Hia ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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