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Quote[/b] ]As for stayingalive, if he really has lived all his life here then for an outsider farang to argue with him about 'what life is like for people like him' is unfair

Very well said, Steve. Who are the outsiders to tell us, living in the Kingdom? 100% commitment is the real deal.

Quote[/b] ]However, it easier to attempt to 'mix' with the local culture in a way that is accepted - like, sugar mixes in milk!

I like this analogy, Trangam. Sugar is sugar, and milk is milk. Clearly separable, each with its own distinguishable features. However, once they get mixed, the two are practically inseparable. Can you tell me where is the sugar in sweet milk? The two are in unity, forming an indistinguishable One. Just like certain Farang who have the qualities to "dissolve" into Thai culture.

Other farangs may feel that it's an impossible task - and for them it very well may be! Just like adding sand to milk. No matter how hard you try to mix them: stir, boil, etc. they will never mix inseparably.

Again, excellent analogy!