absolutelyBangkok archive · On our own
Originally published Feb. 14, 2009
Life in Thailand is still beautiful, despite her politics. Prices came down, beaches are still empty and the people remain a chosen one. And thank you dear readers who sent some emails — some supportive, some worrying, some inspiring.
Consequence being, politics can indeed be a poisonous avoidable and I shall take a little better care of myself. That also implies less negative and more positive posts. Doesn’t mean I’ll euthanize my sense of judgment though.
But if you yourself want to remain negative and upset all the time, you know which sites to read. Don’t know yet how long I can stay positive and cheerful, but one can always find some sort of honeymoon and cheerfulness is worth a try. Otherwise cynicism and sarcasm will have to do.
Still, years ago I arrived in a different country than today. But Thailand remains my home and I’m grateful to be able to stay here and come to know beautiful people who remain cheerful, positive, respectful — against all odds sometimes. Or so it seems.
I therefore will transform myself into a little less farang and slightly more Thai. Sure, we’ll always be the farangs. But why not as more constructive citizens. Tomorrow I’ll start collecting the garbage and plastic bags around my house.
I’ll refrain from asking impolite questions I know the answers already and I’ll try to concentrate more on the good life in Bangkok. Hey, the pessimists out there preoccupied with politics are a minority I’m told. I don’t want to be a minority.
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