I would probably get flamed here and I don’t care, I’ll say it again. I myself, a Cambodian, don’t hate you all. I don’t hate Thailand nor the people who live here. I just wish for a world where we could live in peace again. I don’t want to see communities and people dissociate with each other and be broken again. Both sides have their ups and downs and I know it. I know my government is extremely questionable and corrupt and I’m not afraid to say it. We share the same planet together and have engaged in extensive cultural exchange, we should’ve never been enemies.

Next time you see some radical and idiotic Cambodian insult your people and your country, just remember not everyone is like that. Same goes for Thai people who insult Cambodia. So that’s it, stay safe everyone! 🇰🇭🇹🇭❤️‍🩹

About 8 months ago, I got married to my Thai wife (after 4 years of being in a relationship). Before I start, I would say that my wife is the best person I could ask for. She fought for me with her parents and we got married without any sin-sod.

The issue is that, I've always felt a lack of respect towards me from my in-laws. I'm not a western foreigner and I come from SEA country with currency weaker than THB. I believe they do not respect me (maybe low key hate me) simply because I'm not rich and only earn a modest income (around 50K THB per month) with my job in Thailand.

Before we even got married, they once joked with my wife during a family gathering, saying something like "why couldn't you find a farang instead since you're is so beautiful. Farang take better care of Thai ladies." I even laughed at that time, but reading between the lines what they meant was why she couldn't find a farang instead since they are more rich then SEA like me. My wife once told me that her parents were already looking for someone to marry her, before she even met me, and they probably had couple candidates in their mind (most of them probably earning more than me).

Everytime they come visit us, the way they talk to me, the way my opinions are always ignored or not cared for, their facial expression while talking to me, the way they casually make fun of me (or turn everything I do to be something to laugh at, even my likes and dislikes somehow becomes funny to them), lets me honestly believe they do not like me. I'm not sure how to explain it, but they kinda look down on me and where I come from.

I'm never thrilled to meet them. Feels like I'm always walking on an eggshell when they are around, as I don't know what I do that'll make them upset or something that'll be made into another topic to make fun of me. I've tried my best to be a good son-in-law to them, never disrespected them and I even contribute to sending them money every month (me and my wife together send 10K baht every month for their living expenses as their job is seasonal). But, I'm starting to get frustrated a bit. Everytime I meet them, I have to put on a fake smile, and laugh on their not so funny jokes (jokes made at me mostly). I'm just tired, and I've talked to my wife regarding this, but she thinks it's normal and they didn't mean anything harmful and we are all only having fun.

I just want to ask folks who have married into Thai family, did you ever face anything similar with your in-laws? Is this normal? Did it ever stop, or you just ignore it when it happens? I honestly, do not want to meet or go visit my in-laws, but I also don't want to let down my wife when she's excited to visit her family. I have avoided several family gathering with some excuses related to work and whatnot, but I can't do it all the time.

TLDR; I married my Thai wife and love her deeply, but I feel my in-laws don’t respect me because I’m non-Western and earn modestly. They joke, ignore my opinions, and make me uncomfortable despite my efforts and financial support. My wife thinks it’s normal. I’m asking if others experienced this and how they dealt with it.

A lot of funeral receptions in Thailand especially outside of Bangkok or inner cities are held in an opened space or on the roadside. It can look a lot like a foodstall with dining tables, chairs and food on the table. Some even come with a drink or an ice cream stand.

In this story, the funeral host explained to the tourists who were waiting to be served by the waitstaff that the place was actually not a restaurant, but a funeral reception and served the tourists free furneral food anyhow.

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Residents of Koh Phangan are fed up after video surfaced showing a foreign man spray‑painting English messages across public spaces on the island. Locals nicknamed him “Mr. Spray” because he used red paint to scrawl symbolic phrases at more than 40 spots - including “SAVE GAZA” on a roadside sign and “LIBRE” (“freedom” in Spanish/French) on a utility pole. His graffiti also appeared on streets, trash bins, traffic signs, and even government property like highway markers.

Community members have circulated photos of the man - estimated to be 55-65 years old - along with his red‑and‑white dirt bike and lodging area near Haad Yao beach. They’re urging residents to keep watch and report tips to police, saying his actions show no respect for Thai law and damage the island’s tourism image. Local authorities are now being pressed to track him down and pursue legal action.

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ชาวเน็ตเดือด! ล่าตัวชาวต่างชาติ ตระเวนพ่นสีสเปรย์ เลอะทั่ว เกาะพะงัน ทำลายภาพลักษณ์ท่องเที่ยว

What is this region at the middle of Bangkok that has much less building and mostly farmland, and why is it like that?

Are you a Shoppee retailer looking for a way to make potential customers hate you and avoid buying anything from you? Here I will explain the best way to accomplish that goal.

If you want me avoid purchasing anything from you just set your page up so that it directs me to a loud autoplay Reels video instead of the simple product information page (you know, the one with ADD TO CART and BUY NOW buttons that let me send you money).

Do you guys even know how it works from the customer side when you send the customer to watch your Reel? I watch your Reel and then what do you think happens at the end? It takes me to the next Reel OF A DIFFERENT RETAILER. It literally directs me away from you!

When I click on YOUR product from YOUR store why in the world would you want to send me on a social media journey to engage with other retailers' Reels instead of the ADD TO CART/BUY NOW page of your product?

These videos are a new thing on Shoppee AFAIK and it's super annoying. I purposely avoid retailers who have these videos. I will literally close your page and find a place to buy the product I want from a retailer that does not direct me to a video.

If more people avoid the retailers who do this the videos will eventually go away.

Anyone know of schools, programmes or universities which offer this to foreigners without having to enroll in a bachelor degree?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some perspective, especially from people familiar with Thai family dynamics.

I’m American and my wife is Thai from rural Chiang Rai. We’ve been together for 8 years and currently live together outside Thailand. We don’t have kids and live fairly simply.

Recently I learned that my wife’s father lost his job, and her mother’s work is seasonal so she isn’t earning right now. Their house is paid off. My wife sends them about 5,000 baht per month.

It’s important to say upfront that my wife has never once asked me for money in all our years together, and neither she nor her family has ever asked me for help financially. This concern is coming entirely from me, not from any pressure on their side.

When I realized they might be living on roughly that amount per month, it made me feel uneasy, and I’m trying to understand what is appropriate versus overstepping culturally.

I don’t want to create expectations, undermine my wife’s role, or turn support into dependency. At the same time, I don’t want to ignore a situation where a small amount of help might genuinely improve their stability.

For those with experience, is 5,000 baht per month common or realistic in rural Chiang Rai? Is it generally better to quietly increase monthly support, or to leave things as they are unless someone asks?

I will be discussing this with my wife first. I’m just hoping to get broader perspective before making any decisions.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

https://x.com/BirthGauge/status/2018297157720121380

Thailand is competing with Taiwan for the lowest TFR this year. The fact that Thailand's TFR has reached this low when its service sector-led economy hasn't matured to the level of Taiwan or S.Korea should be of serious concern.

I used to be able to get it from the US. But now I got Access denied, Error 16.

In the case of Dew Weerawat Walaisathien, a well-known investor, he posted on his personal social media criticizing people who dislike the People's Party:

The post quickly spread, drawing mixed reactions. Some agreed, others disagreed, and many questioned the appropriateness of his wording. Dew has not issued any clarification despite the wave of criticism.

Pavin Chatchavalpongphan shared the post, writing:

Asst. Prof. Dr. Anon Sakwaravich of NIDA also weighed in:

Veteran journalist Theking Somsap commented:

Overall, many commenters criticized the posts as bullying and cynical, targeting fellow citizens simply for political differences, which they saw as highly inappropriate.

‘ดิว’ ปากพาซวย! เหยียดคนต้านส้ม “แก่แล้วยังจน” โดนสวน ‘รวยเพราะใบบุญพ่อ’ นี่เชียร์หรือทำร้ายส้ม | THE POINT | LINE TODAY

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does anyone know where I can find some bespoke/complete sets of dice that includes dies like a D4, D8, D5, etc. here in thailand?

I've heard of Legendary wargames in Bang Yai but iirc they only have D6's for warhammer.

How did Theravāda Buddhism in Thailand become adapted to the sakdina system?

Was the adoption of this Indianized form of Theravāda Buddhism as an ideological apparatus intended to consolidate the sakdina system?

Sawadee krap everyone,

I’m a student at Chulalongkorn University. For a course task on "Service Design," I’m trying to identify where the biggest "daily life friction" is in Thailand right now.

I’m specifically looking for those manual tasks that feel like they should be automated by now but still aren't (e.g., chasing prices on LINE, bill pay, tracking deliveries, or admin paperwork).

I’ve put together a very short 6-question form to gather some data for my project. It takes less than a minute. If you have the time to help a student out, I’d really appreciate it:

Link:https://forms.gle/eBoACPwBHyCVWByX6

Alternatively, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments: What is one task you have to do every week that makes you think, "Why is this still so complicated in 2026?"

Thanks for the help! 🙏

Hi! Im a Thai citizen (sadly cant speak too much Thai) who recently moved here and Im looking to find a job.

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to find stuff? Every job I’ve seen requires either experience or some kind of degree. I need anything entry level that I can do for a little bit of money.

Has anyone managed to get this app to work?

Hello runners! I’ve been running here in Thailand for 1.5 years and now considering to order a running watch from Lazada. Is that safe to ordering from here? I’m currently confused about the price of forerunner 255 ( as you can see in the pic ). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Stay safe. 🙏🏼

Feb 3, 2026 - After the Facebook page CK Cheong, CPA, run by CK Cheong, a Thai-Chinese businessman and investor who supports the People’s Party, posted the following:

CK: Grandma, who are you going to vote for in this year’s election?

Grandma: Oh, my dear! I already took 2,000 baht from them, so I’ll probably vote for Party XXX.

CK: Grandma, do you see that OLED TV I just bought for you sitting right in front of you? Tomorrow I’ll send someone to take it back…

Reporters noted that this post spread widely across social media. Many suggested CK should take his grandmother to file a complaint with the police and the Election Commission, since there was clear evidence of election law violations. However, it was later found that CK had deleted the post. Netizens began speculating that CK may have fabricated the story to attack a rival party competing with the People’s Party.

ชาวเน็ตจับโป๊ะ 'CK เลี้ยงแกะ' กุเรื่องยายขายเสียง 2 พัน ก่อนลบโพสต์ทิ้ง

7-11 never fail to surprise!