Pete, I just subscribed (which I rarely do). You have a rare skill that even many professional journalists lack: you listen (and therefore allow us to listen)-without interrupting-to what your guests have to say. All the production qualities in the world cannot replace what you’re giving us: solid, informative, thought-provoking stories and ideas about life in this country that we love. Superb stuff. Keep up the good work - best wishes to you
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you very much. Your comment made my day🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@grahamsampson7692 жыл бұрын
So, 'face' is more complicated than 'Don't do anything in Thailand to cause someone else to lose face.' Excellent interview.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. Glad you liked this in-depth interview on “saving face”
@Ned88Man Жыл бұрын
yea, that's the simple definition I guess..It's tied to hierarchy more than anything it seems and the fact that this country is still very much based on a caste system..I don't know, I don't profess to be an expert.
@DakotaTPatterson3 жыл бұрын
14:29 Inability to apologize is embedded in every culture, not just Thai. My dad, American, once told me he has never done anything wrong before in his life. He is an example of a person who lacks any ability to apologize due to a perceived loss of face. Humble people of any ethnicity are few are far between.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dakota, I agree with you. It’s not just in Thailand for sure
@chirots2 жыл бұрын
I am Thai and totally agree with every statements. However my parents do apologise when they make mistakes.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
cool thanks, yes not everybody is the same thanks again
@jefferymaxfield78262 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! I am married to a thai lady, her father is excatly this save face type of man with the hierarchy mind set! A good man for sure, hard working farmer on big family farm all his life. Never went hungry but never made big money so when I see him around other thai men I can tell who is the big guy, I don't understand thai however one can see with body language who's who in the pecking order. Really good vid, thank you!
@noostrings3 жыл бұрын
This video might go viral in Thailand if it had Thai subtitles.
@gertdrok3 жыл бұрын
Good and Interesting Interview , This problem start already to young people in the School System. You know that as a Teacher. Learning Critical Self Thinking and the Hierarchy is a Big problem for Thai people. 🙏
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Things are changing here in BKK. More and more young people can think critically now. The digital age has opened up the world to new ideas etc
@pokeamanpokeaman2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Pete & Dr LP I enjoyed the interview it was very thought provoking. Parents never saying sorry to their kids I find quite sad. One of my best qualities Is admiting when I'm wrong and admit it. Make amends where needed. It's tradition the way they work things and as said it will never go away. It's a global thing we have it in the UK. I could listen to Dr LP for ages. Intelligent man with experience and knowledge who is willing to share his experience with us. Thank you. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
@taxitoloei20553 жыл бұрын
I need this book. Understand this area well and you understand so much of Thai society. And some other Asian cultures too, especially in the work place 😊
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
It’s well worth a read and i’d recommend it for someone planning to do business or live longterm here
@EasternDreamer6152 жыл бұрын
Underrated channel and content, you deserve 10k for covering this stuff man. I’m Asian American and it’s hard to explain these kinds of things to other western people.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you appreciate this content
@JAY-wn2hr2 жыл бұрын
I know now, more than ever, Thailand and China are so identical. It's scary to a degree. I did live a decade in mainland China, and have seen tons of Thailand KZbinrs and their videos. Yeah, now I know. Thailand is officially of the list for me. PS: great video.
@memmos23 жыл бұрын
I m Thai , I always do apologized and confessed whenever I found i make mistaken, in my family we open for any opinions and my parents they’re feel guilty whenever they were make mistaken.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice to hear your opinion on this one thanks
@memmos23 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes it’s my pleasure, I got limited in English I do apologize.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
@@memmos2 your English is good don’t worry
@penparnsailarm70942 жыл бұрын
That's nice
@deanpapadopoulos33142 жыл бұрын
There’s so much wisdom here. Most of it Thailand probably went over like a skunk at family barbecue. The never watches doesn’t indicate how important this interview and book suggestion is. I’ve heard vloggers talk about this: create a great video and see few hits; put together one without planning and break records with viewing. Good job here, Pete.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate I appreciate it
@deanpapadopoulos33142 жыл бұрын
You’re most welcome Pete. The autocorrect needs correcting. You’re a good interviewer. You have a gift for this.
@scottDchicago3 жыл бұрын
This episode packed an intellectual punch! I thoroughly enjoyed it from Chicago!
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, thanks for watching. Hope life is good
@brianmilligan1787 Жыл бұрын
I said that also he is a great listener Then he will ask them the question We all are wanting to ask Great interviewer would make a great TV chat show host he's not Loud and cocky like most he is really Interested in the person he interviews with sincerity. Love his shows.
@ThairishTimes9 ай бұрын
thank you very much and apologies for the late reply
@dinkidi3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on hitting 3k subscribers. Good to hear a western perspective on this topic. This however doesn't ring true to me. Face in Asian culture is about respect rather than status. As such, someone who is older can lose face to someone younger if they wrong them. You can wrong someone by simply not following certain customs, tradition or expectations. To say that face is about pretending to be perfect is to confuse the concept with leadership styles. On top of this, you also have other forces such as patriarchy, which also exist in the West. How this fine gentleman described Thai politicians and business leaders can be easily applied to politicians and leaders the world over.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mino and also an interesting opinion that you put forward
@Bhatmann2 жыл бұрын
The trouble is sometimes people or those in positions of Authority, status, power demand respect. It’s all about respect. It is only then that the realization of the matter has less to do about respect and more to do about obedience. That’s where this doctor goes wrong. He’s conflating respect with obedience.
@robertmaddelena78902 жыл бұрын
Nice interview Pete. Larry has really explained the saving face issue. His ability to show us all how it works is impressive. Yes we all are not perfect and need to acknowledge that through humility.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Robert, I think it’s something anyone who plans to live longterm in Thailand should know especially if someone’s going to work here
@mrdoodle87482 жыл бұрын
Great & very informative interview. Can see how this tradition would hold back a country from progressing in several ways, political, economic & social. People in all societies tend to placed in some kind of hieratical level but the inability to admit error is a major flaw in Thai culture. I'm new to the channel, congrats on your presentation & style & editing.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel. I’m glad you found this interview interesting
@jonklause51302 жыл бұрын
Great video, this explains one reason Thailand is so screwed up. I know of many young Thais that have earned lots of money to help their parents only to have it wasted over and over with no repercussions. The children basically become the parents and the parents little spoiled babies. I’ve got over 30 years experience in Thailand and the parents are always the problem.
@terryoleary54243 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview Pete. Makes me think from my time living in central Africa mainly Uganda where the word sorry is used a lot , but it is used there as an acknowledgment of sympathy. And I use the word sorry quite a bit . Nowadays I have a Thai girlfriend ( hopefully I can come visit January/ February) and I will have to really consider how or if I use the word sorry. Fantastic Vlog thanks Pete . Congrats on the 3k 👍🏿
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry, glad you enjoyed it. It's very interesting how the word sorry can have a different impact depending on culture/nationality
@chiangmai1272 жыл бұрын
Great interview, Pete. Really interesting. I wish it had been longer. I am looking forward to reading his book.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Deborah
@Patrick-xo8ht2 жыл бұрын
This is such an insightful conversation, Pete! For getting a true sense of Thai culture and society, this is my favourite video so far!
@jimmyboysmovies19723 жыл бұрын
Pete was very interesting and deep vlog. Dr Persons has had an interesting life , His studying during the Vietnam war when he was young stunned me. Culture is a hard thing to change and it would take so long. I guess its surprising to us looking in from the outside , where as Thais accept it. I think most countries around the world have their way of doing things that look different to outsiders. Great vlog Pete
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
That's it Jimmy, well said. I always think I know Thai culture then something comes along that I've experienced before and blindsides m. Thanks for watching
@seanmann8633 жыл бұрын
Where did he pick up the American accent? All the students and teachers were Americans?? Pete you are a natural interviewer. You just let them speak and move it along so subtly.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Dr Larry also spent many years in the US in Ohio I believe. I think he attended an international boarding school back in the 70’s. Thanks Sean, I try to let to let it flow without many interruptions
@Dieblauesau2 жыл бұрын
All your interviews are a learning tool! Appreciate it a lot!
@mjay65086 ай бұрын
Great content with the Doc Pete.... yep, a little bit of humility goes a long way...... keep ‘em rolling Cap’n......
@Boddav2 жыл бұрын
Excellent !Thanks again Pete.Got to get the book. But I gained a lot of concepts iand clarifications in Dr. Person"s presentation. Looking forward to putting them to use.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Hey that's cool David, it was an interesting talk for sure
@ddd4783 Жыл бұрын
อย่างที่คุณกล่าวมา Saving face ทำให้คนไทยปรับตัวเก่งมากๆ เพราะต้องคิดดีๆก่อนที่จะทำหรือพูดอะไรออกไป😅 คนไทยใจเย็นมาก แต่ก็ใจร้อนมากด้วยเช่นกัน
@packageism2 жыл бұрын
Nice interview but why so short? I think you could have a really long session with him. But I suppose I should now buy his book!
@tman56343 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, I found Dr Persons very interesting & relevant. His knowledge about 'Face' in Thailand is evident to see & i'd like to read his book soon. I agree with many of his points about what he see's the hierarchy should do, need to do. I believe this is not only in Thailand but authorities of power throughout the world...& 'Pete' you saying we learn from out mistakes I totally agree with. Further more, I feel admitting we are wrong is a sign of respect for others & dignity to ourselves. Something that the powerful hierarchy in the world seem to be very short in & of. Brilliant interview Pete, more please. Congratulations on 3k subs, well deserved.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Well said T Man and thank you very much
@liro_mngbt3 жыл бұрын
Interesting interview, Pete! I have to get a copy of Dr Persons’ book when I get there. Thanks for featuring him and loving the variety of guests. Congrats on 3K mate!
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Liro, more guests to come
@ianpearson8976 Жыл бұрын
from my 30 yrs of visiting se asia this is a massive thing and also gets foregners into trouble when they challenge locals especially with direct aggression.
@Ned88Man11 ай бұрын
challenging anyone anywhere in the world with direct aggression is a recipe for potential problems..
@markholland66572 жыл бұрын
this is a fascinating topic and very insightful information from someone who obviously actually knows what they are talking about as someone who has lived and grown up there and sees both sides of the argument.... and it has MASSIVELY made me rethink my plans about actually moving there and starting a business... for now!!
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark🙏🙏🙏
@markholland66572 жыл бұрын
@Dojo Rhino Ryu thats a bit harsh, wouldn't call it awful... different sure... but not met many more hospitable and nice people as the thais... but if a westerner goes to live there they need to accept they, like Dorothy, 'ain't in Kansas any more' and have to adapt to Thai ways or... go home.. my point was to do one's research first!
@mickbotcast2 жыл бұрын
It depend on work environment, some high competitive place do have that kind of environment now I work in a comfy place and everyone didn't care about advancement to be the best so we enjoy everyone company like a friend and family rather then rival
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Interesting and it makes sense 🇹🇭☘️🇮🇪
@noostrings3 жыл бұрын
Would love to know his thoughts on "Joe Ferrari" and that press conference.
@Chai_Travel3 жыл бұрын
🎉 3K mate! Good one you champ. A very interesting Interview to celebrate 🤙🏻 a very interesting piece of social structure here in Thailand 🙏🏼
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chai thanks for the support mate
@kevinreily25292 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic and eye opening to many foreigners who live here.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin
@tonyherbert53063 жыл бұрын
What are amazing interview
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Tony🙏☘️🇹🇭🇮🇪
@dea01ify3 жыл бұрын
Very informative interview Pete. I must admit I really do struggle to understand this concept and why it is so difficult to admit when you are wrong. I will definitely have to get a copy of that book. Congrads on the 3K. Roll on 4K.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, face certainly isn't easy to understand that's for sure. 4 k here we come lol
@jamesabroad85893 жыл бұрын
Great interview Pete. Took me a while to work out the face thing myself. Got in trouble a few times. Lol.👍🙏
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
It’s not easy James, Cheers 🙏🇹🇭🇮🇪☘️🍺
@josephsonoftheuniverse55416 ай бұрын
I love this interview I spent thirty minutes typing my thoughts but decided to delete as I may be so far in the future nit will unbalance some readers so I will just say I'm off to listen to Joni Mitchell Sing "Both sides now" I will give you one thought to ponder or dismiss In the west if you hear Leo you think lion In Bangkok if you hear Leo you see leopard. It may be a zen koan of sorts 🤔
@siamiam43063 жыл бұрын
I believe it's universal that one learns from recognizing their mistakes. What I'm getting here from this concept is Steve Jobs wouldn't have amounted to much if he was Thai. Here in the West, manning up and taking responsibilities of a mistake is a respected trait. The cover-up getting exposed is probably the closest circumstance to losing face. Though archaic, I think it's important to understand this concept if you spend considerable time in Thailand. Great interview and topic..... and channel. Just subscribed.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, I agree 100% taking responsibility when mistakes are made is absolutely a respected trait
@DNorman3 жыл бұрын
Great interview Pete. I thought of Face similar to how you did and learned a lot from Dr. Larry.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Dion
@TheBusinessAdvisorPodcast2 жыл бұрын
I mediate disputes and even here in America when I have an Asian individual they will never say they are wrong. I just had it happen last week, both told the exact same Blame. No one would admit they were wrong, all four people thought they were right.
@lindawilson795 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't live in this culture.😮
@motuk14273 жыл бұрын
Great interview pete👍 I liked that one. Thanks to larry🙏
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much🙏☘️🇹🇭🇮🇪
@novak45942 жыл бұрын
Really interesting interview. So what he is saying is that all Thais are waking around on broken glass. If he’s right that’s a really unhealthy way to live. I’ve been with a Thai / Cambodian woman for 8 years. She was born in Thailand but has spent most of her adult life in NZ. I haven’t seen this trait in her or her family now living in NZ. In saying this they are very sensitive, more than the average kiwi if you don’t go to the family home for eating lols. Mistakes are growth if you learn from them. I would respect a person who has the balls to own up and say sorry. Couldn’t handle being around BS people. As they say, you can smell BS from a mile away. In Koh phangan right now with my GF. I’ve never had a bad experience with a Thai person and I plan to keep it that way. Great interview.
@titohaggardt61252 жыл бұрын
Thairish times is my new favorite Bangkok KZbin stringers, thank you. Larry Persons is the man, a shortcut to doing business in Thailand. how can i buy this book, put a link in the description. aloha
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, this book is not available online anymore. I got mine at Asia Books in Thailand.
@davidbergin5993 жыл бұрын
This guy very smart pete id say he be good crack to have a few drinks with , such a intresting subject living in thailand day to day will have to get that book well done .
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, yes I bet he has a few stories to tell alright. The book’s a good read
@joemullen25833 жыл бұрын
Did u hear the one about the Irish lad who built his mother in law a nice house up in Issan, her face got that big she could not get out the door.....everyone happy!
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
haha love it Joe😂😂😂
@_herzog_2 жыл бұрын
Yep yep yep. Thanks for this. Next level content.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome
@foldby372 жыл бұрын
Thanks for do this, and sharing information, i am marryed to a Thai, and i need to learn fast..
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jannerudhansen3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting interview! Congrats on the 3K :)
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Janne
@davebull53793 жыл бұрын
💥 💥 💥 boom, 3,000 subs - well done and well deserved. Onwards and upwards
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave 🙏🇮🇪🇹🇭☘️
@supportadmin7735 Жыл бұрын
We all have pride and reputation around the world. But Thais refuse to admit wrong doing and feel shame at the slightest reason. No matter what as a foreigner your wife and those you expected to be with you always take a Thai persons side in any disagreement you have been warned
@davidbunch1080 Жыл бұрын
Encountered Thai face behavior at a bank. Instead of saying "I don't know,let me get that information. " 3 different employees lied or misinformed us costing me a cancelation of direct deposit of 4 months. Now I stick with U.S. bank for direct dep. and pay fees. And yes face means the foreigner is wrong in dispute....
@martinhodgins16773 жыл бұрын
Great topic, great content Pete. Like yourself, I thought I understood the Thai concept of face ... but I've no qualms admitting that I, eh, didn't really 😄.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
It’s not an easy concept that’s for sure Martin. Thanks for watching
@harryshannon25793 жыл бұрын
Very good m8 : congratulations on the 3000 plz god you get to 1million : alway good video's 👍
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry, 1 million would be nice 😂
@speakingscripts2 жыл бұрын
This interview was mentioned by David Norcross who concurred that Larry Persons gave a flawless wisdom unleash in this interview. And absolutely right, it's very fantastic! Keep these videos coming! This interview should be used in university biz class! Tharish Times is turning into a can't-live-without KZbin gem! Keep 'em coming!!! And here's that interview with David Norcross, much shorter, quicker video but also has several hard hitting powerful gems as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZzYZap8hdBrh7M Enjoy!
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
cheers Ben, thanks for the support mate
@mlh4711 Жыл бұрын
very fantastic?
@metalstamping2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to dr larry. How would u suggest for non-thais living here ?
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
I would suggest taking the time to learn the culture. It will make living here a lot easier for sure
@rainyseason45812 жыл бұрын
After I listened to him say “There are no two people in Thailand who are Thais perfectly equal. They aren”t. They always sort it out. One will be even if they' re completely the same in every level. If one is older than the other then they a little bit just a little shade of difference", I have a question in my mind "Are there people outside Thailand who are not Thais can be perfectly equal?
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean foreigner and Thai or foreigner and foreigner?
@rainyseason45812 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes I mean foreigner and foreigner. Sorry my Eng is not so good
@williamhartz87072 жыл бұрын
Pete- you’re looking more like a professional interviewer by wearing long pants and a dress shirt. When you’re dressed as a tourist in shorts and T-shirt some viewers may not want to take you seriously ( just a thought) I really enjoy the variety of people you interview btw.👍🏽
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Bill. It's hot in the parks with a shirt and pants hehe but I may try it out. I have a big interview coming up in the next few weeks
@stevenobinator22292 жыл бұрын
Such a solid youtube channel
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@55914082 жыл бұрын
Great interview really interesting please find out where we can order a copy 👍
@duncanburnett85473 жыл бұрын
the plug worked,you now have over 3k subscribers!!
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Haha it did 😂
@Adrian-S.2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview
@masterofthecranium3 жыл бұрын
Wow man, this is pretty edgy content for Thailand, fair play! I didn't expect that! Very relevant topic for the changes that appear to be brewing, loved it. Here there's an Irish bar owner called Eoin Kelly you should look into interviewing. Interviews really well and you'd have good rapport with him. Opening another Irish pub on lower suk soon, might be interested in the promo. Love the interviews man, you're good at it. Also, congrats on 3k! More than deserved for the quality you produce.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, do you know how I can get his contact?
@masterofthecranium3 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes I don't sorry, don't know the fella really. Just watched him interviewed on KZbin a couple of weeks ago. If you search his name, interview and bangkok it should come up. Bangkok chitchat or something is the channel. He just seems like a decent bloke(like yourself) and has history in Thailand of a good few years now. Currently part owner of shenanigans I think and previouslyinvolved in The Dubliner. It might be a shot to nothing but I really enjoyed the interview he did being Irish myself. I've chatted to him a couple of time briefly in the pubs he was involved in and he does genuinely seem like a really sound fella.
@masterofthecranium3 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes sorry man, just realised I got that arseways. It's scruffy murphys he is involved in, not Shenanigans. 😆
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
I think i’ve seen him in Scruffy’s before. I’ll put on my detective hat and track him down
@frankoseven3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to 3k subs and an interesting interview mate.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank
@michael-karibu2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
thanks Michael
@Dieblauesau2 жыл бұрын
Wait. I asked my wife about this, if elderly people ever say sorry if they do something wrong, and my wife said they did. She and her family are from isaan, and I dont know if this is different from where in Thailand you are from…
@rexnex2772 жыл бұрын
Saving face is the one thing that has always annoyed me about the thai culture because as a westerner you just cant reconcile with it.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s very different from western culture and takes time and experience to learn about and even then there’ll be something unexpected happen
@stevenobinator22292 жыл бұрын
Funny, as I am watching this there is enormous traffic around Chiang Mai University because ALL the students go to take these pictures. Gaining face, which leads to anarchy on the roads for a week 3 times a year. It really effects everyday life here oh so much. I didnt even go to either of my university graduations, waste of time. For me the achievement was inward, deep ----- for alot of thais its about gaining face
@karlpurcell34432 жыл бұрын
Very interesting interview 👍
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karl, glad you thought so
@ChristopherPellIELTS3 жыл бұрын
Great interview.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher
@papapepe22323 жыл бұрын
Good morning Pete and Nune 🖐🖐 Congrats on the number of subs 😉 with the kind of content you do Pete, the numbers will only continue to climb. Interesting topic you chose today. My feeling is (though I have never been to Thailand, but in seeing what KZbinrs put out) the focus everyone has when it comes to "saving face" in Thailand is from a foreigners point of view. To a Thai, it's life as usual. As a foreigner it becomes puzzling, lying, cheating, and dishonest. All things we don't understand because we live in countries that can be judgemental and hypocritical. Some of the more common folks in our own countries are more forgiving and therefore more willing to accept someone when they will admit to making a mistake or admit to being deceitful. All I really want to say is, travelers it is you are not in your own country. Act accordingly! Thai's gonna Thai! Gotta love it or leave it! You can't change the whole world to suit your needs.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Exactly Papa Pepe, adapting to the local culture is super important. Hope life is good mate
@NITBAN2 жыл бұрын
Good interview as always, but his book is too pricey
@internationalfranchisealli55473 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Where can I get the book please?
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
I've emailed Dr Larry to ask. If you're in Thailand try the Asia Books website and you'll see which store has stock
@mrtdmcdnld3 жыл бұрын
Is there a link to buy the book?
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
I've emailed Dr Larry to ask. If you're in Thailand try the Asia Books website and you'll see which store sells them
@wong-moores3 жыл бұрын
Is there somewhere we can buy this book in Thailand?
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
I got mine in Asia books at Chamchurri Square Bangkok but I think I got the last one. I think the Asia books at central world have them
@wong-moores3 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes Awesome, thanks
@glenradford59882 жыл бұрын
Well I think it is important not to say to a Thai man he is wrong especially in front of people but also we need to admit when we are wrong but it doesn't mean it comes easy no matter where we live.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, ego doesn’t have country borders
@soldiermick3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting divorced from my Thai wife. The biggest issues around the legal case is her fear of loosing face. I’ve told her we have to do what the uk law ses but she is finding it difficult. Actually to the point of lying.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Mick, best of luck with everything. That sounds like a tough situation
@mikethompson35342 жыл бұрын
You are better off without her and that is why Thailand is so screwed up Take Thai airlines for example they are bankrupt and some countries will not allow them in their airspace due to safety concerns I should know as I work in the airline industry for 40 plus years in America and worked with some Thai technicians and it is scary as they will not admit to errors on their part
@tman56343 жыл бұрын
As a side note, if the average Thai see's 'Face' as Dr Persons suggests...& kinda gauging others in a worth or pecking order, I feel this is a shame. The animal world live by this & have done for millions of years...yet the human race wouldn't like to be thought of as animals. My belief is to see others because of how they are as a person & not because of their power, their money or what they do etc etc.
@ThairishTimes3 жыл бұрын
Very well said again T Man and I agree
@_thecactus2 жыл бұрын
In most Asian countries, owning mistakes at work is no doing good! People will not appreciate your honesty. Particularly in all ASEAN countries (even in Singapore), if you own mistake, you will be pinned and trashed forever. I have worked in Indonesia, the Indonesians do not appreciate your honesty in owning mistakes. They will look down on you. In Thailand, it is the same. To handle Thai, you need more EQ than IQ.
@canUfeelMYface Жыл бұрын
So saving face is immoral and no one is going to explain how they came to such a conclusion
@philly17762 жыл бұрын
Saving face: Just a lack of accountability and a lack of personal responsibility. Very similar to the "Inshallah" attitude in the Middle East. As in: I was not a dumb ass this morning and caused a massive car accident. "Inshallah, it was Gods Will". And with saving face, what the hell is wrong with these people? You make a mistake you own up to it and you move on.
@patbhukkanasut77723 жыл бұрын
Welcome to 1984 🤣
@williamdieffenbach326411 ай бұрын
Saving face sounds like the same bullshit as in Philippines
@spicyroads2 жыл бұрын
What a horrible institution
@Bhatmann2 жыл бұрын
I’ve noted Thais are quick to apologize or say sorry. So I’m not sure what this guy is talking about.
@ThairishTimes2 жыл бұрын
I think he’s referring to leaders admitting they were wrong. To be fair we all have our own experiences so nobody is right or wrong
@nurotracker60612 жыл бұрын
He said small-fry mistakes are laughed off and will admit it but the serious mistakes they don’t want to be branded by it so they either blame someone, lie or run away
@Ned88Man10 ай бұрын
yup, this is why it doesn't jive with me either. I have had many Thais admit their wrong when they make a mistake
@Bhatmann10 ай бұрын
I was just thinking about an English television show about Face. I think it was called, “Keeping up appearances” not exactly the same as Thai face because the English face came with a bit of snobbery lol.
@Ned88Man10 ай бұрын
was just watching it recently, very funny show@@Bhatmann
@pauljoseph31823 жыл бұрын
BS yank
@Ned88Man10 ай бұрын
He was born in Thailand and grew up there, so no, he isn't just a "BS yank"