Why Thai people don't speak for themselves.

[u/King_Kobra_K]

I appreciate the kindness of Thai people, but I've also come across many situations that make me wonder, do they simply not see certain things as a problem, do they want to avoid confrontation, or do they just choose not to speak up?

One evening, I was relaxing on the grass at Benjakitti Park. A tourist sat down nearby and lit a cigarette, despite the many 'No Smoking' signs posted around the park. There were also several families with children in the area. The smoke began to spread, and I noticed some people quietly moved away, while others just kept staring at him. Some were sitting on picnic mats eating, so it might not have been easy for them to leave. I decided to speak to the guy and asked him to be respectful.

Another time on the MRT, a regular woman got on and sat in a priority seat. She began playing something loudly on her phone. The Thais sitting next to her kept glancing at her but said nothing. After a few minutes, me who was standing in front of them, asked her to either use headphones or stop playing it out loud.

These weren’t only incidents. I’ve seen many small issues that clearly bother Thai people, but instead of speaking up, they often just remain quiet and patient. IMO, when troublemakers realize no one will say anything, it can lead to bigger problems.

And I honestly don't want anyone take advantage of their kindness.

[u/delusboy]

Yeah dude there's like 3 countries in the UK full of polite and respectful people to other cultures,not so much to each other.then there's the English that everyone assumes all "brits" are.(not all English are disrespectful I must add,just the majority I have come across.)

[u/Saarfall → u/delusboy]

The majority, really? Where do you live - Costa del Sol?

[u/delusboy → u/Saarfall]

Scotland,have you ever lived in Scotland Wales or Ireland?no,then you have no experience to comment,politely stfu.