Why "Lao" is used as derogatory word in Thailand?
http://www.youtube.com/user/1ProudLao#p/u/2/YQbTqaRzyGY

This is sad I though we Lao/Tai are brother.
:-[ :'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BlfMlxTD-8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a4caJpHLWI

Because they're jealous they can't eat real spicy food like in Laos.

:D

Some of us did that in the bad old days but we don't do it any more since we now have a better understanding of Laos. In the past, the only people who used the word derogatorily were those who lived in Bangkok. They believed themselves the center of the universe and anything deviated from their standards was considered rustic or uncivilized. It was part of their ancient politics where racism was employed to uphold their ethnic unity and supremacy. They have all the derogatory words to address foreigners and ethnic minorities and even the Thais who live in remoter areas. It is never used negatively by the Thais elsewhere. We don't do it any more these days even in Bangkok after all the campaigns and education at schools. The Thais who still use the word derogatorily are only a bunch of idiots who are uneducated and are probably racist to all our neighboring countries. Most Thai people today love Laos and we always enjoy our trips to Vientienne, Luang Phrabang and beyond. The number of Thai tourists to Laos far exceeds the number of tourists of any nationality. If the majority of us do not like Laos or Lao people, why is it that so many of us prefer to cross the border to spend our vacations there and come back with so many positive reports and impressions. I always teach the young ones to respect Laos and all our neighbors. If you happen to find those retarded Thais who never learn to keep up with the reality and shut up, my advice is either to slap them right away or just ignore them as idiots. They are stupid and they won't be able to do much but talk shit. By the way, I'm Thai from Thailand and I plan to visit Laos very soon. I found your topic as I was trying to search for information for my future trip to Laos.

Is 'eco-tourism' part of your plan as well?


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Some of us did that in the bad old days but we don't do it any more since we now have a better understanding of Laos. In the past, the only people who used the word derogatorily were those who lived in Bangkok. They believed themselves the center of the universe and anything deviated from their standards was considered rustic or uncivilized. It was part of their ancient politics where racism was employed to uphold their ethnic unity and supremacy. They have all the derogatory words to address foreigners and ethnic minorities and even the Thais who live in remoter areas. It is never used negatively by the Thais elsewhere. We don't do it any more these days even in Bangkok after all the campaigns and education at schools. The Thais who still use the word derogatorily are only a bunch of idiots who are uneducated and are probably racist to all our neighboring countries. Most Thai people today love Laos and we always enjoy our trips to Vientienne, Luang Phrabang and beyond. The number of Thai tourists to Laos far exceeds the number of tourists of any nationality. If the majority of us do not like Laos or Lao people, why is it that so many of us prefer to cross the border to spend our vacations there and come back with so many positive reports and impressions. I always teach the young ones to respect Laos and all our neighbors. If you happen to find those retarded Thais who never learn to keep up with the reality and shut up, my advice is either to slap them right away or just ignore them as idiots. They are stupid and they won't be able to do much but talk shit. By the way, I'm Thai from Thailand and I plan to visit Laos very soon. I found your topic as I was trying to search for information for my future trip to Laos.

llX wrote on 16^th Jul, 2011 at 12:08pm:

This is sad I though we Lao/Tai are brother. :-[ :'(

No we are NOT!

Lao and Issan are pinong. NOT! the Siamese. >:(

Isn't Tai different than Thai? I thought Tai was like...the mountain tribes near the Vietnamese border or something...

I am not an expert, but I believe that the Tai people are found in the mountains. In China, there's a minority people called the "Dai." I think they are the same too.

Agreed. Where have you been bro? Long time no see.
;) :)


Larb Dip wrote on 17^th Jul, 2011 at 1:02pm:

llX wrote on 16th Jul, 2011 at 12:08pm: This is sad I though we Lao/Tai are brother. :-[ :'( No we are NOT! Lao and Issan are pinong. NOT! the Siamese. >:(

Agreed. Tai are ethnics minority from China.


wrote on 17^th Jul, 2011 at 8:01pm:

I am not an expert, but I believe that the Tai people are found in the mountains. In China, there's a minority people called the "Dai." I think they are the same too.

Majority of Lao/Thai has no problem, just few bad apple in every tree.

I will never be offended if somebody called me Lao this Lao thats. We Lao-American are proud to be Lao.
:) ;)


sss wrote on 17^th Jul, 2011 at 1:39am:

Some of us did that in the bad old days but we don't do it any more since we now have a better understanding of Laos. In the past, the only people who used the word derogatorily were those who lived in Bangkok. They believed themselves the center of the universe and anything deviated from their standards was considered rustic or uncivilized. It was part of their ancient politics where racism was employed to uphold their ethnic unity and supremacy. They have all the derogatory words to address foreigners and ethnic minorities and even the Thais who live in remoter areas. It is never used negatively by the Thais elsewhere. We don't do it any more these days even in Bangkok after all the campaigns and education at schools. The Thais who still use the word derogatorily are only a bunch of idiots who are uneducated and are probably racist to all our neighboring countries. Most Thai people today love Laos and we always enjoy our trips to Vientienne, Luang Phrabang and beyond. The number of Thai tourists to Laos far exceeds the number of tourists of any nationality. If the majority of us do not like Laos or Lao people, why is it that so many of us prefer to cross the border to spend our vacations there and come back with so many positive reports and impressions. I always teach the young ones to respect Laos and all our neighbors. If you happen to find those retarded Thais who never learn to keep up with the reality and shut up, my advice is either to slap them right away or just ignore them as idiots. They are stupid and they won't be able to do much but talk shit. By the way, I'm Thai from Thailand and I plan to visit Laos very soon. I found your topic as I was trying to search for information for my future trip to Laos.

In the older days, Thai idiotic behaviours against Lao people were probably related to the economic and freedom disadvantages that Lao people had relative to  that of Thai people.

If all Lao around the world United, Thai will be next "killing field" I can promise you that. Yall fill me? Supreme Lao Power! Xai Yo!
Right now Lao ppl every where gamble tooo..much and three Lao's flags to many. Gosh!
United is the Strenght and Divided we get Conquer like before and present. :'(

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Rich look down on poor. Thai is more developed and wealthy then Laos.
;) :)


PEACE wrote on 19^th Jul, 2011 at 8:45am:

In the older days, Thai idiotic behaviours against Lao people were probably related to the economic and freedom disadvantages that Lao people had relative to  that of Thai people.

Long live Lan Xang. "United we stand divide we fall."

Last time Isan red shirt protest they burn down about 38 building in Bangkok.

I want to see peace not war and conflict.
;) :)



Laosport wrote on 19^th Jul, 2011 at 8:24pm:

If all Lao around the world United, Thai will be next "killing field" I can promise you that. Yall fill me? Supreme Lao Power! Xai Yo! Right now Lao ppl every where gamble tooo..much and three Lao's flags to many. Gosh! United is the Strenght and Divided we get Conquer like before and present. :'(

llX wrote on 18^th Jul, 2011 at 9:21am:

Agreed. Where have you been bro? Long time no see. ;) :)

This place isn't as 'cool' as it once was. Not like the good old days when there were people to fight with. ;D

I noticed Miss admin', too, has done a Houdini and disappeared.

Laosport wrote on 19^th Jul, 2011 at 8:24pm:

If all Lao around the world United, Thai will be next "killing field" I can promise you that. Yall fill me? Supreme Lao Power! Xai Yo! Right now Lao ppl every where gamble tooo..much and three Lao's flags to many. Gosh! United is the Strenght and Divided we get Conquer like before and present. :'(

Not gonna happen!

You know us Lao, we all got our own cliques. Whenever you go to a Lao party, it's always the same people! Every time!

How can our people 'unite' when we gossip about each others' affairs and spread malicious rumours that do nothing but lower our self esteems?

Then there are also the 'staunch' Lao - those unknown to us - who are REAL stubborn and won't even look in your direction - let alone introduce themselves - when crossing paths. To do so might seem like one is 'sucking up', which is akin to begging for money. If they're not in our 'clique', then let them be. How can we unite with this type of upbringing and prejudice?

By the way, Lan Xang glory days are long gone. Issan have already moved on. I think it's time Laos got over it too.

Larb Dip wrote on 23^rd Jul, 2011 at 2:45pm:

I noticed Miss admin', too, has done a Houdini and disappeared.

I'm still here every day, even though I am not active.

This time of year is very busy for me, but come the next few months when the rainy season ends and the festivals begin, I'll post more exclusive pictures, especially Boun That Luang.

This is sad I thought we Lao/Tai are brother.

I like that Thailand is the biggest investor in Laos around $2.6 billion. Follow by China and Vietnam.
;) :)

Im busy with work and gym. But I'm still here.
;) ;) :D


Larb Dip wrote on 23^rd Jul, 2011 at 2:45pm:

llX wrote on 18th Jul, 2011 at 9:21am: Agreed. Where have you been bro? Long time no see. ;) :) This place isn't as 'cool' as it once was. Not like the good old days when there were people to fight with. ;D I noticed Miss admin', too, has done a Houdini and disappeared.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 26^th Jul, 2011 at 10:36am:

I'm still here every day, even though I am not active. This time of year is very busy for me, but come the next few months when the rainy season ends and the festivals begin, I'll post more exclusive pictures, especially Boun That Luang.

Why are you so busy these days Saovaluck?

By the way, I missed you. ;)

What are you wearing? ;D

Please show some class, or I will start editing your messages again.

I'm busy helping them with our sister websites.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 31^st Jul, 2011 at 4:47am:

Please show some class, or I will start editing your messages again. I'm busy helping them with our sister websites.

Yes you will, won't you; albeit just leaving the 'good' parts. Anyway, I just detoured from those 'sites and couldn't spot any improvements. So, what are you guys doing?

When are you going to post new content on here Saovaluck?

janny pan wrote on 26^th Jul, 2011 at 11:17am:

This is sad I thought we Lao/Tai are brother.

Why are Lao people so optimistic towards these people? You guys all sound shocked over our mistreatment by the hands of these creatures, as if this oppression is a new phenomenon. This discrimination has been going on for centuries. This ain't nothing new here, pinong! :D

Larb Dip wrote on 31^st Jul, 2011 at 3:05pm:

When are you going to post new content on here Saovaluck?

If you took the time to read my message above, you will get your answer.

I said I'll post more pictures in the next few months. I have other important work to do, so this forum is the least of my worries at the moment.

Yeah discrimination against Lao been going for hundred and hundred of year.
:) ;)


Larb Dip wrote on 31^st Jul, 2011 at 3:12pm:

janny pan wrote on 26th Jul, 2011 at 11:17am: This is sad I thought we Lao/Tai are brother. Why are Lao people so optimistic towards these people? You guys all sound shocked over our mistreatment by the hands of these creatures, as if this oppression is a new phenomenon. This discrimination has been going on for centuries. This ain't nothing new here, pinong! :D

Lao people, time to wake up and show the world that you are people who deserve respect. If we don't make noise and stand up for our rights, we will continue to be look down upon and taken advantage of.

Agreed.
:) 8-)


NoCountry wrote on 8^th Aug, 2011 at 8:13am:

Lao people, time to wake up and show the world that you are people who deserve respect. If we don't make noise and stand up for our rights, we will continue to be look down upon and taken advantage of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOixMN1hHlw

Hello, i am a falang and each time i go to BKK i use my modest lao language skills (i do not speak thai and do not want to). Most of the time the loso of BKK are from Isan or Lao : the bus drivers, traders on the market, the maids at the GH... They have been always very surprised (amused) that a white guy can speak their language. As a result i did not have to endure the usual tourist traps; even better : the fair price and good discounts, advices about cheap but nice place where to stay...
The Thais from BKK consider the Isan as "rednecks" and by extension lao too.
Ask someone from Paris what is thinking about the people from the provinces! All around the world, people from the capital are arrogant and most of them chose to forget that they are also from the provinces. In short terms being part of the capital is being among the elite, it is what they think.
Another example : i used to study in Austin (Texas, USA); each time i went to the university restaurant i was speaking to the staff in Spanish : few kind words (hello, how r u doing today...) as a result a got a better served portion than the Americans! What about people from VTE? When they use the ban nok term to speak about the people from outside the city is it kind, just normal or derogatory? What do you think?

I think rich in VTE also look down on bannork. Doesn't matter where you go rich look down on poor.
;) :)


wrote on 19^th Aug, 2011 at 4:33pm:

Hello, i am a falang and each time i go to BKK i use my modest lao language skills (i do not speak thai and do not want to). Most of the time the loso of BKK are from Isan or Lao : the bus drivers, traders on the market, the maids at the GH... They have been always very surprised (amused) that a white guy can speak their language. As a result i did not have to endure the usual tourist traps; even better : the fair price and good discounts, advices about cheap but nice place where to stay... The Thais from BKK consider the Isan as "rednecks" and by extension lao too. Ask someone from Paris what is thinking about the people from the provinces! All around the world, people from the capital are arrogant and most of them chose to forget that they are also from the provinces. In short terms being part of the capital is being among the elite, it is what they think. Another example : i used to study in Austin (Texas, USA); each time i went to the university restaurant i was speaking to the staff in Spanish : few kind words (hello, how r u doing today...) as a result a got a better served portion than the Americans! What about people from VTE? When they use the ban nok term to speak about the people from outside the city is it kind, just normal or derogatory? What do you think?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDUQW27-pMs

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It sounds like our patriotic bro has a Luang Prabang accent? Am I right about that?

You ears must be in tune to all Lao accents and dialects, right, seaw? You probably know which part of Laos one hails from just by listening to their speech?

Definately northern Lao accent but not Luang Prabang. Most likely Xieng Kuang accent.

The ending made me laugh.

Yes, very funny wasn't it! ;D ;D ;D

That bestiality 'superlative' is also a favourite of my fathers. One he is wont to use whenever he loses his cool. ;D

Hilarious ending ;D!