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Pretty spot on there Gor. Ive heard it a lot on my days in Thailand especially to the likes of 'f*** you', even heard it from my students (not to my face!)

But i havent liked it when i heard it shouted at me from some guy (even older ones) who are complete strangers. When i asked Thais where they learn such phrases they always reply 'Hollywood movies'.
It is pretty rude to say such a thing but often the Thais just dont know how strong it is.

They ought to realise what they are saying and once when in the market here on hearing some dirty old guy say 'f*** you' to me when i walked past I said the Thai equivalent to him, only for his face to suddenly boil. But what could he say or do??

In Bangkok you'll always see folks give up their chair for youngish schoolkids but you'll never see that in the UK (unless they are very young!). In the UK you should always give up your seat for an old person, that doesnt always happen here. Very much the opposite to Thailand!
Ive heard lots of Farang comment on this cultural difference.