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Originally Posted by Dame
I understand this is Thailand. I understand its inherent difficulties in terms of demographics and infrastructure, but what I can't get my head round is why people on an individual level don't take responsibility to learn the language so many people rely for their livelihoods. I tell all my Thai friends who can speak English to make it their number one priority to teach their kids the language, but the importance of it doesn't seem to sink in. Why?
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I think you've a misconception of the importance of English to the majority of Thais. Don't forget that the Thais that we falangs come into contact with represent the minority.