Video: Farang goes viral dancing to Thai music at a funeral

[sammieuk1 20,195]

When the geezer hacks the legs off the coffin I tend to throw some shapes also but that could be just going weak at the knees 

[mikebell 13,441]

I went to a ceremony to celebrate , I think, 100 days after a death.  The main road through the village was closed off; police in attendance; lots of alcohol; lots of dancing (me included and much appreciated by my adoring public) and a troupe of dancing GIRLS whose moves were much celebrated by me and the other Thai dancers (mainly men.)

[spidermike007 37,337]

3 hours ago, Matzzon said:

What a total douchebag. Appearently he have no clue about that that he is dancing to music played at a burial ceremony, or he is just one of those despicable persons that just do not care about his behaviour.

When I see this bad behaviour and disrespect to Thai culture, tradition and people I truly feel ashamed being a person of the caucasian race.

Hold on a minute. There are alot of valid reasons for loathing the white race. Many are very real and some of our historic atrocities are horrific. But this? He is just some guy feeling the music. I would not presume that the Thai people present found it disrespectful. Thais have a different concept of death than most of us. They probably found him amusing. Or thought he was a fool. Who knows?

 

How deeply have you studied the Thai culture and it's traditions? What kind of expertise comes along with these rather harsh presumptions?

Edited December 16, 2019 by spidermike007

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4 hours ago, Leaver said:

Let the competition for guessing his nationality start. 

 

From his dance moves, I get the feeling he either lives here, or has been here many times.  If so, he should know he is not dressed appropriately for a temple.  He also looks a little unsteady on his feet as well, and not from the dancing.  He may have been intoxicated.

 

In the clip, we can't see what he is seeing, but you can see the chairs laid out for a gathering, but rather than keep a low profile and let the Thai's do their thing, and just observe, this guy draws attention to himself.

 

Depending on how the Thai's take this clip, he may get some attention from authorities. 

 

Like many things that go viral on the internet, you either become famous, or arrested, or both. 

So, Brit then?

[Antonymous 2,843]

Painful

[sanchmo 21]

There are plenty of places in the world, including in Thailand, where dancing at a funeral is totally acceptable. As stated above, "loud music, alcohol and gambling" are also common at Thai funerals. There are bigger battles...

[Krungbin 211]

Ignorance is not a good excuse. What a moron...!

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2 hours ago, Yinn said:

Maybe is funeral for his wife?

Could be, some of these clowns would even turn up to their Mrs funeral in shorts and sandals, total idiot IMO

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52 minutes ago, mikebell said:

I went to a ceremony to celebrate , I think, 100 days after a death.  The main road through the village was closed off; police in attendance; lots of alcohol; lots of dancing (me included and much appreciated by my adoring public) and a troupe of dancing GIRLS whose moves were much celebrated by me and the other Thai dancers (mainly men.)

That's not a funeral though is it

[transam 49,777]

Well he did liven it up a bit.....

[Baerboxer 34,984]

4 hours ago, Leaver said:

Let the competition for guessing his nationality start. 

 

From his dance moves, I get the feeling he either lives here, or has been here many times.  If so, he should know he is not dressed appropriately for a temple.  He also looks a little unsteady on his feet as well, and not from the dancing.  He may have been intoxicated.

 

In the clip, we can't see what he is seeing, but you can see the chairs laid out for a gathering, but rather than keep a low profile and let the Thai's do their thing, and just observe, this guy draws attention to himself.

 

Depending on how the Thai's take this clip, he may get some attention from authorities. 

 

Like many things that go viral on the internet, you either become famous, or arrested, or both. 

 

Agreed.

 

Look drunk or maybe on drugs? The fat farang who walks by and talks to him also dressed inappropriately.

 

So embarrassing when Thai people think all farangs are like this.

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Funerals are not just occasions of sadness and solemnity in many cultures but also occasions of celebration as the departed is off to a better life, a spiritual realm or another dimension... the sadness is for those left behind...

[madmitch 11,483]

Can't see many Thais in the seats. Probably all involved in that other Thai funeral tradition: playing cards!

[fhickson 512]

his feet are dirty. can't he wear a decent pair of shoes so it does not look like his feet are dirty?

[sanchmo 21]

My Thai wife loves this. She said, "This music for dance. If I hear that, I dance with him too." There are plenty of places in the world, including in Thailand, where dancing at a funeral is totally acceptable. As stated above, "loud music, alcohol and gambling" are also common at Thai funerals. There are bigger battles...