Thailand: The Preferred Destination for "Working-Class" Travelers (page 1 of 10)

For a few years now, it’s become obvious that the typical tourist in Thailand is increasingly "mimile"—I see it every day. The issue is that Thais know how to adapt and are offering more and more things that appeal to this kind of crowd. That’s why we’re seeing more and more pizzerias and burger joints... Even hotels are proudly displaying up to 5 stars for places that barely deserve 3 by European standards, and this "working-class" crowd is over the moon, totally buying into it! In short, travelers looking to discover other civilizations and cultures might end up pretty disappointed.

It’s a bit of the discomfort we feel, since we can go. Still, I often think about those who can’t get away.

Hello,

What????? I’m leaving Europe and what do I find out??? Now the working class can afford vacations??? And in Thailand??? No, really, we’ve seen it all now... Where are we headed??

Anyway, it’s well known that the ''Mimiles'' are the working class’s thing.... 🤪 By the way, what do you mean by ''Mimiles''?

In any case, I’ve made up my mind—Thailand is out. From now on, it’s Liechtenstein or Gstaad for me...

Philippe

Wow In Vietnam, pizza costs me more than a rice-based dish—it’s way better, but I’m disappointed to learn it’s considered a working-class meal. Steak frites on the menu.

tourists in Thailand are increasingly "posh"

If I refer to one of your previous two messages and your crusade against intolerance, it’s quite a contradiction on your part with this word: "In general, tolerance, from the Latin tolerare, refers to the ability to allow what one disapproves of—that is, what one would normally reject" (Wikipedia)

That’s how we’re seeing more and more pizzerias popping up. In short, travelers looking to discover other civilizations and cultures might just end up disappointed.

I’m sorry to contribute to this decline. In 2013, we introduced spaghetti Bolognese (and other dishes) to a small village in Isan during a tamboon/wat—huge success! Many of the village cooks asked us for the recipe. Now it’s a staple in homes, of course with a few extra chilies added.

Wishing you all the best for 2018

Now the proletariat can afford vacations

What a scandal indeed! I’m outraged. What’s left for the rich then? Will they ever be left in peace?

"mimile"

"prolos"

Could you clarify how you define these terms?

For the past few years, it’s become obvious that tourists in Thailand are increasingly "working-class"—I see it every day.

And let’s not even talk about the Thai working-class folks who are themselves eating pizzas or "hambergers"(?) Workers of the world, unite—on your plates!😎

A "mimile" who can afford a vacation that far away is a "tuch"😛😛

Now even the working class can afford vacations

What a scandal indeed! I’m outraged. What’s left for the rich then? Can’t they ever be left in peace?

Poor rich folks: https://voyageforum.com/discussion/thailande-ile-koh-kood-video-d8362929/

The problem is that Thais know how to adapt and are offering more and more things that appeal to this kind of clientele.

Don’t worry, the Thais have already seen it coming: When’s the last time you saw Älplermagronen or cheese fondue instead of a mokata or pizza, huh? (the Nation)

There are also a lot of working-class Chinese travelers

"mimile"

"prolos"

Could you clarify how you define these terms?

, He’s the kind of guy who used to go on vacation to Palavas-les-Flots or Vendée, which actually suited him just fine. But now he travels to the other side of the world, acting the same way he did back home—where no one noticed among his peers—except now he also expects to find the exact same things as he had at home!

Now even working-class folks can afford vacations

What a scandal indeed! I’m outraged. What’s left for the rich then? Will they ever be left in peace?

It has nothing to do with wealth—it’s more about mindset ;)

This is someone who used to go on vacation to Palavas-les-Flots or Vendée, which suited them just fine, by the way.

Your description might match "mimile" to some extent. Not "prolo"—that becomes an insult in this case. And I think you're confusing them with "beaufs." And for that, it's not about money or standard of living. There are rich beaufs and poor beaufs, in roughly the same proportions, I don’t see why there wouldn’t be. But since there are more poor people than rich overall...

Though here, we’re not talking about "poor" people but likely those with modest incomes, because "poor" people don’t travel—they can’t afford it. "Real prolos" don’t go to Thailand; at best, they camp in their region when they can get away.

But now they come to the other side of the world, behaving the same way they did back home without standing out among their peers.

Again, don’t directly link "prolos" and "beaufs." Your condescending tone is borderline beauf, actually...

You're right, "beauf" is exactly what I meant. Thanks for the correction—unfortunately, I can't change the title ;)😏

The latest controversy with 1,000 messages of the year? 😄

Let's not bother responding to him. He's a jerk and, as such, dares to do anything. 🙂

He’s definitely having a great time. 😏

He hadn’t been back since April. We didn’t miss him.😡 Dumb controversy guy.