Dogs in Hua Hin
Cats seem to be becoming a problem as well. If I am not mistaken, the same cat had two different litters near my home within six months. The weird thing is that the cats seem to peacefully coexist with the dogs, who would surely have them for dinner in the west. Either all the scraps of Thai food make for a better meal than a cat, or the dogs here are buddhists like their human counterparts.
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I have to agree here with Norseman over 100%Norseman wrote:I would advise you to be a bit more careful with your phrases.Mestizo wrote:or the dogs here are Buddhists like their human counterparts.
Thais do not appreciate such kind of jokes.
comments regarding the majority Thai Faith (Buddhism), The Royal Family, HRH The KING are strictly Taboo even more so in jest or fun ...
Mestizo, although your comments were in fun I would recommend you not to make such jokes in front of any Thai friend, colleague or associates the results may have a lasting effect on your wellbeing ,
Just for an idea of how far reaching this is. The film The King and I, Was Deemed offensive to the Royal family of Thailand and Banned
In Thailand
"I don't often agree with the RSPCA as i believe it is an animals duty to be on my plate at supper time"
Making fun of the king, the royal family and individual monks/holy men is certainly not likely to raise a smile (and at least in the case of the royals is illegal as far as I can remember) but I have found that it is possible to joke about Buddhism and its belief system with Thais as long as you are in the right company - which is more common than seems widely appreciated. Thais can be irreverent too - some of the 'dtalok' comedy revue stuff is very much so, even if light hearted - so let's give Thai people some credit for being able to step out of their stereotype. They are not all cartoon characters, although it does make life easier for us if we paint them that way.dr dave soul monsta wrote:I have to agree here with Norseman over 100%Norseman wrote:I would advise you to be a bit more careful with your phrases.Mestizo wrote:or the dogs here are Buddhists like their human counterparts.
Thais do not appreciate such kind of jokes.
comments regarding the majority Thai Faith (Buddhism), The Royal Family, HRH The KING are strictly Taboo even more so in jest or fun ...
As for Mestizo's comment, it is easy to take things out of context. Quoted alone, the connection with dogs and Buddhists looks rather unpleasant, however it reads entirely differently when read with the entire text of his post and seems to bear no sense of ridicule towards Buddhists.
By the way, as far as I can remember, the reason the King and I was banned was because of the dance scenes. there was apparently no way that Rama IV would have touched/danced with a commoner - and a white one to boot - in such a way and for this reason it was deemed disrespectful. Same goes for the non-musical remake, Anna and the King I think.
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In the area were we are having the house built, Smorprong, there are plenty of dogs in the area, we were told that the dogs belonged to the builders and when they finished the build and moved on to their next project, the dogs would go with them.
After seeing some of the comments on the subject on this forum, perhaps we were told porky's and the dogs will remain in the area, if that is the case, then the good people who started the dog rescue centre will have their work cut out.
I will of course be contributing towards the Dog Rescue Centre's very good cause.
After seeing some of the comments on the subject on this forum, perhaps we were told porky's and the dogs will remain in the area, if that is the case, then the good people who started the dog rescue centre will have their work cut out.
I will of course be contributing towards the Dog Rescue Centre's very good cause.
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Limey,
Of course the dogs will go when the builders return to Isan to spend their money on Lao Kao.
If the salesman told you this then of course it is true.
You will probably find that the dogs will be much less hassle than the builders.
Porkies??? here in Thailand. I can not believe.
Of course the dogs will go when the builders return to Isan to spend their money on Lao Kao.
If the salesman told you this then of course it is true.
You will probably find that the dogs will be much less hassle than the builders.
Porkies??? here in Thailand. I can not believe.
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Many HHAD people talk about the dogs, some people says that these dogs are owned by the construction workers who come here from Isan, you think that they bring the dogs from their own village with the? I do not know for sure (I going to find out for us – will ask them) But I think its not that way.
This is the real story about Thai people and their dogs –
Many years ago people in Thailand believe that the dog can look after the home when they are not there and can also warn them when someone is coming be it for good reason or bad. The people from the country like to train the dog from being puppy to look for food and work for them, they take care of the dog very well and the dog take care of them and work for them. The dogs also protect them from snake and other dangerous animal. The dog from the country is not problem, but when the people come to live in the city they are very busy and have to work all day so the dog becomes a problem and they just take them to temple or just let outside and not let back into the house, these dogs have to try and survive somehow so they go inside the bins and make mess etc, they also have to fight for food and the female dog also that’s why there are many dogs!! Its not the dog fault it’s the people who do not take care. It makes me very angry when people who know they are busy and not have time to take care are very selfish and get the dog anyway – this makes problem for the neighbors and makes bad life for the dog.
Dog that live in the country are much more alive than the dog that stay in the city.
That’s enough for now but I will ask some builders where the dog they take care of comes from and I think it will be that they see a dog that is having a bad life and they want to help, they are people with good heart, not the rich people who throw dog outside. If anyone has any more questions please ask and ill try to explain more.
This is the real story about Thai people and their dogs –
Many years ago people in Thailand believe that the dog can look after the home when they are not there and can also warn them when someone is coming be it for good reason or bad. The people from the country like to train the dog from being puppy to look for food and work for them, they take care of the dog very well and the dog take care of them and work for them. The dogs also protect them from snake and other dangerous animal. The dog from the country is not problem, but when the people come to live in the city they are very busy and have to work all day so the dog becomes a problem and they just take them to temple or just let outside and not let back into the house, these dogs have to try and survive somehow so they go inside the bins and make mess etc, they also have to fight for food and the female dog also that’s why there are many dogs!! Its not the dog fault it’s the people who do not take care. It makes me very angry when people who know they are busy and not have time to take care are very selfish and get the dog anyway – this makes problem for the neighbors and makes bad life for the dog.
Dog that live in the country are much more alive than the dog that stay in the city.
That’s enough for now but I will ask some builders where the dog they take care of comes from and I think it will be that they see a dog that is having a bad life and they want to help, they are people with good heart, not the rich people who throw dog outside. If anyone has any more questions please ask and ill try to explain more.
I'm not sure about this, but it's always struck me that the ownerless dogs congregate at these workmens' homes as they can get food etc.
If they're treated well, as Oe says, all the more reason for them to stay and take care of the dwelling.
I would doubt that they belong to the workers though and so are left behind once the the construction is finished.
Just a guess.
If they're treated well, as Oe says, all the more reason for them to stay and take care of the dwelling.
I would doubt that they belong to the workers though and so are left behind once the the construction is finished.
Just a guess.
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An excellent summing up there Oe.
What you written though, not only applies in Thailand. The role of the dog that you describe could apply to most countries in the world. In the west when these city dogs became a problem they were rounded up and killed. The Buddhist way of life will not allow that.
As for your comment about the builders taking care of the dogs through generosity and pity for the animals, I am quite sure that you will find your enquiries prove that is the truth. I have never ever met a builder from Isan who has brought his dog with him.
I have lived in the country (Thailand) myself and you are quite right about the life of a dog in those surroundings. They look much more healthy and seem much happier than their city counterparts.
What you written though, not only applies in Thailand. The role of the dog that you describe could apply to most countries in the world. In the west when these city dogs became a problem they were rounded up and killed. The Buddhist way of life will not allow that.
As for your comment about the builders taking care of the dogs through generosity and pity for the animals, I am quite sure that you will find your enquiries prove that is the truth. I have never ever met a builder from Isan who has brought his dog with him.
I have lived in the country (Thailand) myself and you are quite right about the life of a dog in those surroundings. They look much more healthy and seem much happier than their city counterparts.
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Dear Tezzer,
what a kind of dog that you’re talking about!!!!!!??????? If you mean 2 legs dog that I am sure you have seen them at every where all around the world mate.
Just be nice and try to write the nice words on HHAD forum please as this forum have so many Thai people and people all around the world are reading as well, and I am sure that you don’t like to hear Asian people who they try to speak English and picking up the impolite words, CHAI MAI KAH????
what a kind of dog that you’re talking about!!!!!!??????? If you mean 2 legs dog that I am sure you have seen them at every where all around the world mate.
Just be nice and try to write the nice words on HHAD forum please as this forum have so many Thai people and people all around the world are reading as well, and I am sure that you don’t like to hear Asian people who they try to speak English and picking up the impolite words, CHAI MAI KAH????