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Bringing the values of western Thailand
Westerners are increasingly home to Thailand. We all bring with us our own set of values deeply rooted in our education and the societies from which we came. Those are the rules by which we live our lives the principles and moral guidelines that govern our actions and decisions. Not everyone has the same set of values, but independently of values we are likely to be different from those held in Thailand.
Many expatriates Thailand are the supporters of their families own their own businesses or are employed in managerial positions. Therefore, we often find ourselves in a position of authority or influence over the Thai population. This leads to a dilemma. How we apply our own value system on people western Thailand where have influence?
I really respect and enjoy Thai culture. Gladly embrace many values in my new home. But also I have my own system values and I can not leave everything behind just because I'm in Thailand. Many of them are too ingrained in my psyche. My game application of Western values in my life, but also inevitably force in the life of my wife. My wife is Thai and not always believe the same things I do.
A good example of Western and Thai values containing contrast is the theme of road safety. Most Thais do not believe in the use of helmets and seat belts. In general, who use them, but they do to avoid a fine from the police rather than for security reasons. Westerners generally accept that the security measures are a good idea. We are not how our governments to enforce the law in us, but we still believe in the principle of taking safety precautions.
It is easy to understand why this difference of perspective. Thais is fatalistic. It's part of their Buddhist religion. They believe it will be. If something will happen when it happens and there is little we can do about it. In the West believe in controlling our own destiny. We believe that our actions have repercussions that affect future actions.
So we have a possible cause discord. I know some Western expatriates are not start your car until all passengers have their seat belts. I know others who do not take passengers passengers on their bikes unless they wear a helmet. Not only are widespread in the west of insurance, but also the laws of Thailand. However, however, these Western forces their values to the Thai people do not have the same values. We come to your country and forced to act like us. Is this true?
I have no doubt that our prospects the West is good on this subject. I am sure that most accidents are preventable, and if you can at least take precautions to reduce their impact. However, this is not the point. This is not a question of who is right or wrong, but if it is right to force Western values in the population of our host country do not believe in them. One of my moral convictions, that it is wrong to force my beliefs on others. I take the attitude that if people want to get into my car or motorcycle without safety precautions then it is your choice.
But what if you are responsible for the safety of that person? What if that person is a child?
When we had our first child, I guess that buying a car seat for the car. That's what we do in the west. My wife was surprised when I suggested we go shopping for that purpose. Why do we want to strap our son in the back of the car? He held the baby while I was driving.
I still think a car seat was a good idea if we went shopping. Of course, you will not find a car seat in most shops in Thailand. It is something that most Thais would not think to buy. We went to see the selection at department stores Robinsons. They were expensive and we all need the belts rear seats to secure. Our car does not even have seat belts back so well that the purchase of chair, the car also changed. At this point, I agreed that I would not buy one.
I still thought we needed, but it was just to prove too strong against the belief in Thailand no job. Even the sales girls agreed that it was not necessary.
There are several ways in which Westerners in Thailand Regulation bring the lifestyle of parties of their homeland with them. In Phuket, we can get western style houses, furniture, kitchen appliances and satellite TV. I love Thai food in our house and eat Thai food for most of the time, but sometimes I want to eat Western food. It will never be a problem in Phuket.
There is nothing wrong with building your own small home in their new country, if that's what you want. The problem is when the value of the home Top invade the life of Thais who do not.
Western culture is widespread. Western fast food we all arise Thailand. advertising campaigns of high-profile fashion look exciting ignoring fact that food is not good or nutritious than local rates. The result is a lot of low fat Thai children. The new convenience stores 7-Eleven raised in all areas, while local Thai grocery stores nearby. The Christian religion has a history of self-promoting strong countries non-Christians. The United States has a policy of promoting "the Latin American way" around the world.
It seems we have a belief rooted in our own merits. Do not readily accept other cultures or countries values. We expect the change to become more like us. This is an issue that must be care when living in another culture. No need to lose our own identity and values, but we must find a way to integrate them into our lives without stifling local culture or offend local people.
About the Author
The author has lived in Phuket, Thailand for seven years. If you want to read more about the colourful island of Phuket then visit Phuket Information and Articles where you will find more articles and visitor information.
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