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chuck_s · 14th March 2007, 23:15

I have been working here in Thailand for a good 2 years now. But the one thing that bothers me about Thailand. I mean, they are taught to be compassionate, caring and a tolerant society.

Teaching in the classrooms here, especially at the high school level. Thai students constantly do grade or ridicule people from Laos. When asked if they have been there or know anyone there, they say no.
After watching the news on TV and reading the Bangkok Post. I have come to the understanding that most Thai people follow the example of their newly appointed leaders, that all Muslims are Terrorists and bad, and basically cannot stand any Muslims southern or out here in Minburi at any cost and will blame them for most of Thailand problems.

A friend of mine works for a private language school here. They are just starting up and of course want to pursue the “gold mine” of business. Human resources management.
The owner states, that she does not like:

Anyone from the Philippines, (not able to teach because they are dark, and cannot speak English).
Nigerians.
Muslims (Thai do not like them to teach their children),
Gays (They are child sex perverts and cannot be trusted).

After making her statement, I asked why. She said that they do not make good teachers for Thailand society and will not even hire them to work for her. I asked her if her view is shared by all Thailand people. She said yes.

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chuck_s chuck_s is..... Established User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 264 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 24	Are Thai taught to be racist people. I have been working here in Thailand for a good 2 years now. But the one thing that bothers me about Thailand. I mean, they are taught to be compassionate, caring and a tolerant society. Teaching in the classrooms here, especially at the high school level. Thai students constantly do grade or ridicule people from Laos. When asked if they have been there or know anyone there, they say no. After watching the news on TV and reading the Bangkok Post. I have come to the understanding that most Thai people follow the example of their newly appointed leaders, that all Muslims are Terrorists and bad, and basically cannot stand any Muslims southern or out here in Minburi at any cost and will blame them for most of Thailand problems. A friend of mine works for a private language school here. They are just starting up and of course want to pursue the “gold mine” of business. Human resources management. The owner states, that she does not like: Anyone from the Philippines, (not able to teach because they are dark, and cannot speak English). Nigerians. Muslims (Thai do not like them to teach their children), Gays (They are child sex perverts and cannot be trusted). After making her statement, I asked why. She said that they do not make good teachers for Thailand society and will not even hire them to work for her. I asked her if her view is shared by all Thailand people. She said yes. __________________ Bangkok, Thailand 10900