Pattaya Paranoia - a natural phenomenon
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I have done this thread just to test the blog so it doesnt look so empty, please don't take it so seriously, its just a bit of fun.
[b]What is Pattaya Paranoia?[/b]
I have used this term many times to describe some people who frequent Pattaya, who are paranoid about usual daily happenings.
[b]What causes "Pattaya Paranoia?"[/b]
I think Pattaya Paranoia, is caused by the following factors all mixed in one
1. Cultural differences that have been left unexplained
2. High rate of suicides
3. Police that are corrupt, so alot of mistrust at all levels
[b]4. Language barrier[/b]
5. Foreigners being ignorant
6. Drunken bar talk, of great stories
7. Living in a fantasy land, other issues become clouded
8. Two week holiday experts returning home with crazy tales of Pattaya, then repeated again
9. Alcohol and drugs
10. Previous bad experiences left unexplained, forcing people to find there own unrational explainations
11. Cross cultures - some nationalaties like to find a scandal or conspiracy
[b]Who is most vulnerable?[/b]
Those that are illinformed, or less experienced in Pattaya. Perhaps those taking drugs or rely on bar talk. I hear paranoid voices weekly as an expat, its difficult for the newbie tourist not to be drawn in.
How can one avoid Paranoia in Pattaya?
[list]
[*]Learn Thai Language
[*]Keep away from drugs
[*]Seek second opinions, and third and fourth...
[*]Listen to the guys that have been living there longer, giving credit to those that arent living in bars
[*]If you are living in Pattaya, keep busy and have a purpose. "The devil makes work for idle hands?"
[/list]
[b]What is Pattaya Paranoia?[/b]
I have used this term many times to describe some people who frequent Pattaya, who are paranoid about usual daily happenings.
[b]What causes "Pattaya Paranoia?"[/b]
I think Pattaya Paranoia, is caused by the following factors all mixed in one
1. Cultural differences that have been left unexplained
2. High rate of suicides
3. Police that are corrupt, so alot of mistrust at all levels
[b]4. Language barrier[/b]
5. Foreigners being ignorant
6. Drunken bar talk, of great stories
7. Living in a fantasy land, other issues become clouded
8. Two week holiday experts returning home with crazy tales of Pattaya, then repeated again
9. Alcohol and drugs
10. Previous bad experiences left unexplained, forcing people to find there own unrational explainations
11. Cross cultures - some nationalaties like to find a scandal or conspiracy
[b]Who is most vulnerable?[/b]
Those that are illinformed, or less experienced in Pattaya. Perhaps those taking drugs or rely on bar talk. I hear paranoid voices weekly as an expat, its difficult for the newbie tourist not to be drawn in.
How can one avoid Paranoia in Pattaya?
[list]
[*]Learn Thai Language
[*]Keep away from drugs
[*]Seek second opinions, and third and fourth...
[*]Listen to the guys that have been living there longer, giving credit to those that arent living in bars
[*]If you are living in Pattaya, keep busy and have a purpose. "The devil makes work for idle hands?"
[/list]
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