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**Eromereorybig** · 05-04-2006, 08:00 AM

I suspect it is not that. Pale skin somehow became associated with high status and wealth in numerous countries in Asia. In some respects, this may be related to the naturally darker skin tone of those who work outdoors compared with those who work indoors (or do not work at all). It also may be that people of mixed heritage want to look less "foreign."

Of course, I'm not there in Thailand to take a survey, so this is just speculation.

You are right imo. I think there is certainly something in what you say. Perception is important to the Thai

05-04-2006, 08:00 AM	#7
Eromereorybig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	I suspect it is not that. Pale skin somehow became associated with high status and wealth in numerous countries in Asia. In some respects, this may be related to the naturally darker skin tone of those who work outdoors compared with those who work indoors (or do not work at all). It also may be that people of mixed heritage want to look less "foreign." Of course, I'm not there in Thailand to take a survey, so this is just speculation. You are right imo. I think there is certainly something in what you say. Perception is important to the Thai
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