[RBJamez]

For the thais....
Farang means a person with the caucasian in appearance, and it's just easier and shorter than saying "khon tang chad".
However you will find that many will use the word "khon tang chad" also, esp in just about all of the official government documents.

And even tho I'm a thai, quite often I am also being referred to as a "farang kid" by my family, because most times I'm a bit too westernized in my thinking....hehe
No I don't mind it at all...never feel offended.