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The circumstances and purposes why the earlier immigrants settled in Thailand against what some guys on this forum are aiming for - I think, is quite different. Specially, the earlier immigrants, like many Indians I saw, live in groups. The current immigrants (in this forum) are more individual in their decisions to move in, as of now. And most of them profess love for thailand and seem to be getting back some too, have a certain freedom of choice, personal power and hopefully will be known for their benevolence and perceived on that.

Whether they end up grouped and defined too and not be able to (or choose not to) 'mix' - I guess, time will tell.

India is a good example of different people across regions. There are regions where differences in origins is still a stark differentiator. But there are regions, where physically very different people are living in relative harmony and one never speaks (or I say, we do not think. Its a non-issue. Like the plug is out of the socket) much of the differences. The behaviours are similar across all - common language, common festivals and no aggresive grouping.

In many a cases the most difficult mix is when you are an immigrant and take up jobs that will always be controversial - like trading, farming etc. These jobs are often seen as intrusive ...


Just my observations. Not scientifically concluded!!!