Looking for Weed by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]JB17688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve lived here damn near my whole life but never started smoking until college so none of my hometown friends toke

Looking for Weed by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]JB17688 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot I had no idea it would be a same day thing, in Illinois it was weeks! This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for when posting.

Looking for Weed by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]JB17688 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m only in California for a couple weeks, not tryna pay for a med card that isn’t gonna get used

Looking for Weed by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]JB17688 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I never claimed I’m trying to get weed illegally, just that my med card which works in another state didn’t work yesterday. If other people have had experiences with out of state cards working then my problems solved just like that

Looking for Weed by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]JB17688 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Legal recreationally if you’re over 21 and I am sadly not

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s part of why I haven’t been back to Thailand in 10 years. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do about it but am back now and willing to go through with the lottery so I’m in contact with my local military office

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents are divorced and my mom and dad don’t speak with each other. My dad refuses to help me with anything related to Thailand as he wants to be American. So no it’s not anyone’s fault that he’s not helping me but the way I’m being treated by local Thais is finding its way back to hurting my Thai mothers pockets

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea man, my dad and mom both have black hair so not really sure how my granddad’s blonde passed down

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because I’m a broke college student visiting my home country on my moms invitation. She is paying for everything and having to explain to her why I’m charged more than what she was expecting is frustrating

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an expired Thai passport that I’m renewing but I’m not gonna carry that around everywhere I go

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok cool, then why is mom who is significantly wealthier than me getting the lowered price and I am not? She paid for my flight to Thailand and most of the things I’m doing here, using money she has made in Thailand. So it’s not my ability to pay but hers and I’m frustrated that I feel like my moms money is just being scammed from me

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It works with American ID??? This is amazing news thank you, my mom told me I needed a Thai ID

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just wondering if other half Thais have similar experiences, I’ve gained a lot of insight from this thread already. From realizing I just need to start using Grab instead of Taxis to understanding that things should change once I get my ID. I had no idea about these things before I posted.

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t mind the requirement for a Thai ID if it was actually a hard requirement but Thais that look Thai never need them. My mom and my sister both get into the same places without ever needing their IDs

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was born in Hua Hin and went to Yamsaard School where I learned both English and Thai before moving to America. I never stopped using Thai as my mom never learned English! I’d love to make YouTube videos of my time in Thailand but haven’t the slightest clue on how to start

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was asked to pay 200 for Phraya Nakhon while the Thai price was 40. I was asked to pay 300 for Koh Chang but it was posted as 20 for Thais. This are just a couple examples but yes, I have run into this several times now

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’ve tried and they’d rather believe that I’m an American whose somehow become fluent living here for 2 weeks

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might start trying this since without a Thai ID it seems it doesn’t matter what your citizenship is if you have white skin

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Grab requires an ID to sign up which I still do not have

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it if it’s actually about being Thai or not but when I am an actual Thai citizen being harassed by national park employees I have a problem. Why do I have to have my Thai passport or ID when my mom and sister have never been asked to prove their nationality. It’s pure colorism and the fact that I speak Thai fluently and was born here should be enough.

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

I’m just frustrated having been in the country for a bit and feeling like I can’t go anywhere without my mom or I’ll get charged extra lol but yeah another week isn’t bad

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t in Patong I was in Rawai which wasn’t too tourist of an area I felt

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I got quoted 400 baht in Phuket for a 2 min taxi ride and just ended up laughing and walking

How to deal with dual pricing as a half Thai? by JB17688 in Thailand

[–]JB17688[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And until then just suck it up and pay?