There seems to be a completely different mentality between tourists and expats that live in rural Thailand.
It is 100% embarrassing to read all the idiotic comments on Facebook from tourists.
What will the weather be next year for our holiday?
I was quoted 200 baht for a taxi from the airport, is that too much?
Can you recommend a place where I can have a birthday? No age, sex, or any other info given.
We have booked our trip and are arriving tomorrow. Can you recommend a place for us to stay that is not expensive? After already arriving then asking where to stay?????
These types of questions flood the majority of Facebook groups concerning Thailand.
I wonder how tourists can be this uninformed but they are.
It is a quite a contrast with those that live here and have to make a go of things, every single day.
I respect those living here in rural Isaan as they have figured out how to make life work here.
I can never figure out the silliness of the majority of tourists coming here with absolutely no clue.
Pretty sure these people would never be able to live here full time and make it work out.