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Old 09-28-2006, 12:02 AM
pokerraja pokerraja is offline
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Default Re: Ask Degen Anything About Living In Thailand

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I don't think everyone is understanding a fundamental point here. I've never been to Thailand, I have however been to various other 3rd world countries. These people completely idolize Americans. All they see on TV is beautiful, rich, and happy Americans. For them to meet us (Americans)is almost like meeting a celebrity. I think this is what is happening to Degan in Thailand. It's not neccessarily that he is white, I think it is more so that he is 'American'. At least thats the way it was for me in India and Malaysia.

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Thanks for the good laugh

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I get the same treatment when I go to Edmonton.