Was surfing the old US Air Force websites and as a former GI's in Thailand we were schooled how to get along in Thailand. Have to laugh at all the unhappy Falongs living here,some food for thought.

WHILE IN THAILAND......
keep these nine rules in mind......

Remember, we are guests here; we make no demands and seek no special treatment.
Every American is an ambassador to the Thai he meets and should act accordingly.
Get Acquainted with the Thai people. Understand their life and honor their customs and laws.
Treat women with politeness and respect.
Establish friendships among the Thai people, both military and civilian.
Adjust to local driving. The situations and laws are often different from those to which you are accustomed.
Don't attract attention by loud, rude or unusual behavior.
Avoid separating yourself from the people by a display of wealth or privilege.
Remember that you are members of the U.S. military forces and your country is judged by your conduct. You are responsible for all your official and personal actions. Reflect honor upon yourself and the United States of America.

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i wouldn't have thought much change from todays Guidelines

Good advice! Then and now. Thanks for posting it Jackman.
Could you post the link to site where it came from?

Yes BM Just about same rules. But If Thai's had same guideline towards Farangs , I wonder what their 9 rules would be!
Plenty feedback here I recon!

rule 1 will never change we always will be guest here no matter how long & what & who we marry
rule 4 if you don't her thai boy friend along with his other mates will beat you upside your head & she will bust a beer bottle on top of it I witnessed that at the Day / Night
rule 6 let your wife or G/f do the driving
rule 8 your idiot if you do you will be asking to get mugged

aznyron wrote:rule 6 let your wife or G/f do the driving

No way Hose......she can't drive.

jackman wrote:
WHILE IN THAILAND......
keep these nine rules in mind......

Avoid separating yourself from the people by a display of wealth or privilege.

aznyron wrote:
rule 8 your idiot if you do you will be asking to get mugged

He's not an idiot, what he's saying is don't flash your money about in front of the locals and make out your wealthy and above them..........

What about Non-locals...would that be ok..?

beer monkey wrote:What about Non-locals...would that be ok..?

I believe it's better to keep your money out of sight and not give it the big one in front of thais in general, i think it riles them .......imo only

They all think we are 'big money' anyway....but little do they know.