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Yurune
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ajarn as a prefix for some of them....
Not too sure as I avoid academics...they see through me way too fast.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 3:46 am on July 31, 2006
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LocalYokul
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I normally would use the terms Meung and Goo around these types of people
Goo mah sumpaht Meung wun nee, dai mai uyee ?
can I cum interview you today, or what ?
actually, to be a wee bit serious
you should see how the staff refer to them, call in and ask for them by just name, and they will probably correct you by saying, oh, you mean Ahtjahn So and f***in' so
or Poo Umnuay Garn so and so
if they don't ask them
"Koon Whathisf***in' name" kow (enters/fills) dTumnaang arai to Mahawitayalai ?
ask a Thai, how to address them, we falahngs are pretty much clueless about the intricacies of their positions in a board of members like that.
unless you actually worked with them every day or something
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:58 am on July 31, 2006
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seajohn
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To agree, call them Khun ---- (name) to begin with, and if other equals call them Ajarn ---- (name) or some other title, or they refer to themselves that way in front of you, then you can refer to them like that too. Khun Ajarn together might be a bit much.
No, they are not supergods, but with your intentions, Tyfon, it would be best to show an understanding not only of the culture's address system but also a sensitivity to the (at least spoken) regard held for academics and educators in this Thailand. They will greatly appreciate it.
You have indicated that in previous posts that you are visiting these places to ask them for information.
In such a case, learning a foreign country's address system is appropriate and afluent, and you will be respected more if you do so. Especially when you have requested an appointment with them to visit them in their place of work (where people refer to them with respectful titles) and they are taking time out of their busy schedule to meet you. This is a fairly universal rule, no mystique, which is fine from an idealistic point of view but will not help you get what you want. And as institutions of education Thai's are extremely sensitive to just that. Doing so on their own turf will probably not help your cause in your situation. In Thai society many people in such positions expect to be referred to by the title of their position rather than their name. Much like Westerner's would (or used to) address a policeman as "officer" when speaking to him. However, as I said, Khun (name) is a good start and probably sufficient.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 7:51 am on July 31, 2006
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seajohn
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Hello is nice. Hello to you. I much prefer it to You You!... But it seems many folks can't be bothered with a sensitivity toward addressing professional Farangs either! 555
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 9:59 am on July 31, 2006
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Loung Steeb
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If my left nut gets soggy, can I turn it in for a right nut??
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 10:15 am on July 31, 2006
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Mel Gibson
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The formality of the use is much more pronounced in the Vietnamese language and is one of the reasons why the first three question you will ALWAYS get from a Vietnamese person is 1) How old are you 2) What is your job / work position 3) Howmuch do you earn.
This is so that they can make a reasonable decision as top the correct words to use when talking with you.
The Hello ( as in Sawasdee khrub ) in Vietnamese is the opposite to Thai ( the word Krub used by males / ka for females ), in Vietnamese the words change depending who you are speaking to.
So to even say hello correctly you must have an idea of the persons social status ( determined by age / position / salary).
Example Chao ( hello ) em,, em is used when saying hello a FEMALE or MALE younger than you and in a lower heirachial position ( also used for ALL young children).
Chao coh is for women of similiar age but lesser social status ( almost equates to hello Miss )
Chao bah is for older females.
Chao Chi for women you know.
Chao ong for higher men ( or first time meetings)
Chao Ahn for for mean of equal standing
And the last complication of the system is if you fancy a lady say Chao em,, like hello young lady ( make sure her boy-friend is not around).
Sorry to go on,,,, but the Thai in this ONE instance seems to be less complicated.
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 4:12 pm on July 31, 2006
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LocalYokul
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you think that's bad, try Japanese, they have many levels of address, also based on age and position/social status
but weren't we talking about Thai ? 
while we're near the subject of Vietnam, I just got a shiny new haircut in a hot toc there recently, with the extras, 555
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 5:38 pm on July 31, 2006
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Minder
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I use "Khun" in the first instance and then take my lead from what others use. I also add "na" to the "khrap" (same as is done on the radio/tv) to the opening sentence to be extra polite. "Sawatdee na khap". They will mostly want to speak English to you anyway.
I find that the attempt to be polite seems more important than the correct etiquette - you are farang afterall.
Often they will offer a handshake to demonstrate their understanding of your rules - generally once I get my hand back I "wai" them - sure this means I am the "lesser" but if I am standing in his office wanting his help I can live with that. Enjoy.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:50 pm on July 31, 2006
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