OMD wrote on 2^nd Mar, 2010 at 8:28pm:


That is fukd up, man! Why do Lao always try to impress Thai? Thai couldn't care less about Lao! Ever hear a conversation between Lao and Thai strangers? 99% of the time, The Lao will bow down to the Thai and use speak theirs to convey their thoughts. Why? There are enough cognates for both to get a notion of how a conversaition is progressing, right? It always pisses me off when that happens. It's like those Lao have no pride! SPEAK AND BE PROUD OF YOUR OWN LANGUAGE PEOPLE.

Lao speak Thai to Thai because most or all Lao can speak an understand Thai. Our language and culture are very similar. When I went to Thai airport as a kids. The staff try to speak Lao to me. I was thinking to myself I can understand you when you speak Thai. " Lao/Thai is ban ai moung nong."


Larb Dip wrote on 19^th Apr, 2011 at 10:41am:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th Apr, 2011 at 9:39pm:


I'm glad YOU have pride in your culture and are not taking a knee for them. You did say that when Thai tourists cross the river for a visit, that the government EXPECTS it's citizens to do just that, right? Such expectations just sound too absurd to me! Like you just said, they have NO problems comprehending. I was only talking about the Lao - usually the older ones - that I know of. The younger generation couldn't care less. Responses are either gonna be in Lao or English, as far as we're concerned. No Thai! I have never, ever, met a Thai that actually tried to speak Lao. Even if they're familiar with Lao. Again, I'm just speaking about my own experiences!

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th Apr, 2011 at 1:14am:


Finally!

BUK HAA LARB DIP is right!

Do I get a hug?

It's fine when spoken informally. But when in a formal situation, they need to show some respect and at least attemp our mother tongue. It's not too much of a burden, is it? I'm sure this is is expected in every other country in the world let alone theirs.