Son in law probably isn't the best label for those of us here that are no longer tourist. We may not be Thai, but we are more then visitors. The label used is not a important as the effort, that means something. Whatever the motivation it is a step in the right direction.

Where is going to go heck I don't know, Udon already stood out from many other area in Thailand in this aspect. I don't believe they have appreciation days all over Thailand for us.

So I'm grateful for it and that is all there is to it.

As an ex- English teacher, I'm sure it should be "sons-in-law", but I think the important thing here is the intention.

IMHO, I think it's a noble gesture/idea of the Governor to call farangs living here "sons-in-law", presumably to try and integrate us and reduce barriers further. Surely, any such move or gesture should be applauded as a positive and well intentioned step. Agreed not everyone is likely to adopt or even agree with his idea, but that shouldn't mean to say it should be rejected or scorned.

I don't see him as meaning "son-in-law" literally, more of a member of the larger family. Like people in the west call you "son", as a term of endearment!! So I see no issue with the use of the term "son-in-law".

Well Val,

Can't really accept your view here.
I think the level of input is not related to ......."but for only 8 to vote shows a total lack of caring about being accepted in the general community......"
but merely a dismissal of the relevance of such a poll.

Now if the Gov had renamed us "SOB's" I would vote for sure! LOL. But then, I am in Nongkhai so probably my vote would be invalid.

Keep up the tuppence worth.

John.

John that ever happen and I will loan you my mailing address so we can get in the attack mode

arjay wrote:As an ex- English teacher, I'm sure it should be "sons-in-law", but I think the important thing here is the intention.

IMHO, I think it's a noble gesture/idea of the Governor to call farangs living here "sons-in-law", presumably to try and integrate us and reduce barriers further. Surely, any such move or gesture should be applauded as a positive and well intentioned step. Agreed not everyone is likely to adopt or even agree with his idea, but that shouldn't mean to say it should be rejected or scorned.

I don't see him as meaning "son-in-law" literally, more of a member of the larger family. Like people in the west call you "son", as a term of endearment!! So I see no issue with the use of the term "son-in-law".

Just to be perdantic I believe there is no plural for farang same same as sheep the one word expresses both contexts.

I voted NO as IMHO it will never happen. Can you imagine going into immigration on a 90 report and the officer greeting you as his 2nd favourite 'son in law' then giving you speedy, efficient service?