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Originally Posted by LivinLOS
So considering that it was our farang money that built it, considering it was servicing the farang market that made the place liveable / desirable, then I think its fair that as the cash cow we are we should get at least the recognition that it was farangs and farang investment and industry that made it what it is, instead of the xenophobia, hassles, protectionism and uneven playing fields at every chance.
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I think the would easily acknowledge all of that.
But that doesn't change thier belief they can have a one way money flow. Money flows in and rich thais get richer. I think at the core they are massively insecure and put everyone else up on a pedestal in comparison.
So in there mind opening up or equality automatically equals their losing in their zero sum game mentality. Given how unproductive and uncompetitive thai industry is, this is likely true. If you look at the FBA, the lists of types of companies are actually about "not ready to compete".
Have to keep in mind Thais compare themselves with Burma not Singapore. As long as they are doing better than Burma then all is OK. Thais don't have a world view.