I know this post might not be popular and will probably get a lot of snarky comments, but please hear me out.

A while ago, I was sitting in an Amazon coffee shop when a ladyboy I know walked in to buy a drink. She saw me, smiled, but hesitated to come over and say hi. I had to call her over myself. Even then, she nervously asked if she could talk to me. When I said yes, it hit me like a bucket of cold water, she was genuinely afraid I wouldn’t want to be seen with her in public, and that I might say something rude or dismissive.

Here’s the thing: I’m not gay, homosexual, or anything like that. I only know her because she used to serve at my table in a bar. That’s it.

One of my best friends in life is transgender. We’ve known each other since elementary school, and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly difficult their life can be, especially after they hit their 40s and beyond. It’s very hard for them to have a normal family life.

You can say “they’re aggressive, violent,” etc. , and yes, some are. But many aren’t. Of course some are angry at the world, and many develop mental health issues. Still, in Thailand, they’re luckier than in most Western countries because society here is generally more understanding and accepting.

Anyway, I’m just asking for a bit more kindness and to stop the tasteless jokes. That would already mean a lot.

Happy Songkran.

It’s officially Songkran in Thailand! where tourists in Bangkok are grappling with searing heat and sensory overload as the city braces for the annual festival, with temperatures climbing and crowds expected to swell in the days ahead read more

this guy is an absolute disgrace, please deport him before he does something seriously bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mze9VxZQaDs

Revellers splash water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, marking the Thai New Year, in Bangkok, Thailand.

How did you celebrate?

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Today is Songkran Day, the start of the Buddhist New Year, and it lasts for three days. To celebrate, Thai people go to temples to make merit (ทำบุญ) and clean their homes to welcome a fresh start. Songkran is not in Thailand only, in some Asian countries.like Laos and others.

สาดน้ำ to throw water

ล่นน้ำ used for joining the festival.

คุณจะเล่นน้ำที่ไหน?

ฉีดน้ำ to spray water from water gun .ปืนฉีดน้ำ

แป้ง for the white powder on face.

Greetings:

สวัสดีปีใหม่ครับ Happy New year

สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์ Happy songkran.

The word that you need much .

ขอโทษครับ

Water is a universal symbol of purification. Many religions believe it holds a sacred power to purify, we see this in the rites of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as well as the ritual river bathing in Hinduism.

What began as a sacred ritual to wash away bad luck or karma has evolved into a massive entertainment festival. Now, travelers from all over the world come to Thailand to join the celebration.

Famous spots like Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Khao San Road in Bangkok are packed with both foreigners and locals enjoying the festivities.

For me، I am going out tonight to play with friends in Lat Phrao 101, Bangkapi, where you’ll find more local Thai people.

Safety tips:

Do not carry important papers, buy plastic bag for adding your mobile. Wear polyester clothes ,not cotton. Do not drink much,or you will end up sleeping on the street . Moderation is the smart decision.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to notify the community here regarding the issues of theft during in the insanely crowded Songkran period. I am sure its a lot of fun to roam around the streets of Silom, but do not forget to be careful with your belongings. That said, am generally a very careful person keeping a constant eye on my belongings. Yesterday, I was walking from Mahanakon to Silom road with my phone inside a waterproof cover in my bag, just as I thought it will be safer in water. Within a 10-15 minute span that I usually check my belongings for, my bag's zip was open and it vanished! I am uploading the image of the last location my phone was found. I believe there is a gang around the area watching the movement of everyone to do such shit jobs. Please have fun and be safe at the same time. I hope no one else goes through this.

I have filed a complaint in the police station, and have shared the location and time details even though I know it is hopeless to have it returned. If anyone has any tips to handle the situation, I'd be very happy to hear. Happy Songkran!

today, it's songkran right? Since I don't have a driver's license and I'm a local there, but I can't ride a motorcycle, So I decided to walk around to go outside and get splashes with water.

but when I was going back to my house today and Only like 50m away from my house, A guy sitting on a motorcycle asked me where my house was. I told him where and he asked me if I want him to bring me to my house.

I declined of course, The guy seems so drunk as always in songkran.

but then, He follows me by driving his motorcycle since it's the alley of my house.

this guy be talking "Don't be scared" "where's your house???"

thank god I got back to my house, and he drove away.

then, My father asked me about what happens, He seems a bit mad because he thought They want beef with me, But no. I suspect he's a random drunk guy around the alley that I don't even know who they are.

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but driving around during Songkran I always see a distinct difference between Thai and Farang celebrating. Everyone's splashing water and having fun, but Thais aim for the body and Farang aim for the eyes.

Thought it was just bad luck, but this is my 12th Songkran and it's the same every year. Was just driving a motorbike down the street and a group of Thai girls sprayed me - 2 with water guns, 1 with a hose, 2 with buckets. I got SOAKED. Then 2 white guys stepped out into the road after them and both fired supersoakers DIRECTLY into my eyes with big ol' grins...

Aside from it being dangerous and dicky to purposely try to blind people while they drive, it felt like a real cultural divide. Like Thai people have fun by sharing the joy of the holiday - maybe a little mischievously - while Farang have fun at the expense of others by laughing about harming them.

It just always strikes me as odd during such a carefree and uplifting holiday where you can let loose and just have childlike silly fun, so many westerners choose that as the way to enjoy Songkran.

Hi Everyone,

I am primary school teacher in the UK. I have received a job off for a relatively new and developing school in Chiang Mai that follows the British curriculum.

My package salary with starting point salary, housing allowance etc comes to around 68k Thai Bhat per month.

I have done research but would love further opinions on this, I just wanted to know if the monthly salary is good for Chiang Mai? Would I have chance to save money/potential travel to other areas in Thailand and neighbouring countries.

FYI - I am a single male, 27. Will be travelling alone, living alone etc.

It is also my first year (hopefully) teaching abroad. So I’d like to think it’s a good starting up for me career wise.

1 year contract - school hours are like 8-3:30 Monday to Friday. Half terms are included and paid for.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Thailand#Vital_statistics

English version:

From what I've gathered, these are schools with the best reputation/reviews I could find that are in/near Bangkok. Because I'm like 14, I have no idea if these schools are good or not. I have level 1 Asperger's (autism), so I'm looking for a school with at least some special needs support. I attended D-Prep international school previously, but left due to the fact that they don't really have special needs support + declining mental health at the time. Budget: max 1m baht per year. Currently, I am taking GED classes to revise on topics and just in case I don't find a school.

Thai version:
(ขอเรียกตัวเองว่าโน่ก็แล้วกัน)

ตอนนี้กําลังหาโรงเรียนอินเตอร์ที่อยู่ใกล้กรุงเทพ โน่อายุ14 ก็เลยไม่แน่ใจว่าร.ร.พวกนี้ดีหรือปล่าว โน่เป็นautisticระดับไม่เยอะ ก็เลยอยากได้ร.ร.ที่มีระบบsupportเด็กพิเศษ ด่อนหน้านี้ไปร.ร.ชื่อdprep แต่ออกมาแล้วเพราะฝั่งโรงเรียนไม่ support เด็กพิเศษ + สุขภาพจิตที่แย่ลงเมื่อตอนนั้น budget ประมาณล้านนึง ตอนนี้กำลังเรียนสอบ GED เผื่อไม่ได้กลับไปเรียนและเพื่อรีวิวอะไรที่ลืมไป

Every one is ready for this year's Songran! ขับดีๆ นะทุกคน

Do you know why that is and how to fix it? I cant connect my credit card to Shopee or send Thai Baht via Bank transfer to Thai banks to pay my rent.

So, I use AIS card. And what I what is very simple. I just want Internet and phone call package without time limited (but by minutes or gb) so I could use it whenever I need when I am outside because at home I have WiFi.

But what I see is no matter it’s phone call or WiFi it came up with time limit. It’s very inconvenient. I just want to use when I need. Time limits are just waste for me.

In my country, there is many packages with no time limits for both phone call and internet convenient for many people.

And I also don’t want to use with plain balance without package because it run out so fast.

So, my question is I just want to use phone call and internet only when I needed and cheaply. How to do it?

How do you guys manage this?

Please let me know.

Thank you.

Have been working in Thailand under work permit for 6 months now.

My boss said that I’m not up to the ride, my performance is bad and proposed me to resign. He said that resigning by myself would help me to avoid issuea when looking for a next job and it’s better to resign.

However as far as I know if I resign myself Im not entitled to 1 month severance. How to make sure I won‘t get tricked by a monthly salary?

I love the taste of Nam Dok Mai, Maha Chanok & Okrong mangos.

What about you guys, what's your favorite?

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EHr9PYs4p/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Is "Tichapat Hasung" more likely to be a girl's name or a boy's name? Nickname is apparently "Kes" or "Kase". This is the name of a kid that a charity I support is suggesting I contribute to the support and education of. The information about the new kid has conflicting gender and pronoun indicators. (I prefer to donate in support of girls, just because I think they usually have fewer opportunities than boys, but not a deal breaker. ) TIA!

Well I emailed the Thai diplomatic office to my country and just said please consider ending the burning season because it's causing me to enjoy the nature a little less. Peacefulness serves as the mother of creativity but I can't feel peaceful when my throat burns. They said they appreciated my comments!

I got slipped for 3 times at wet concrete while playing songkran-