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

[jlwilliamsjr18 1,207]

<deleted>... farang idiocy at work.  It's no wonder we're told to go back to our own countries.  

[Baerboxer 34,983]

1 hour 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 like a sort of delayed wake. 

 

At all the funerals I've been too, there's never been booze, gambling, dancing girls and partying. People dress in black (mainly), white or neutral colors but always conservatively and respectfully. There's usually some food offered and taken. Respects are paid to the deceased, often placing flowers, or little wooded things prior to burning. All quite solemn.

 

Celebrating the live and passing, as you describe, comes later after what could be considered an appropriate period of mourning.

[SymS 282]

Actual dancing drunk on the way to the temple and in the temple ground is pretty common in Thailand. I did that with my Thai friends several times. Then we get into the temple, tamboon & wai pra, and go back home.

 

If that's during a funeral that's another story though especially when it's crowded... Funeral often last several days, and I've also heard people sing during funerals to release the stress.

[Lee4Life 671]

Kind of looked like the guy walking by might have said, "hey buddy...this is a funeral"

[NRGF 89]

5 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. 

You become famous or infamous.

[JHolmesJr 10,965]

Nice moves.

He's taking a break from bashing Trump on TV.

Nothing much to do since impeachment has gone down the tubes.

[keystonecoppers2 56]

 

 

                            He should only sit down, listening to the monks prayers,

                            like the Thai people do and then, finally, bye bye monks,

                            Now we can start drink and gamble! 

                            I`ve been to a few funerals down here and everybody is just waiting

                            for the monks to go home to their temples, so the fun can begin! 

 

                            Chill! 

 

 

[Will27 10,382]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

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?

But you're forgetting that our Matzzon, is more Thai than actual Thai's.

[wombat 2,845]

confused asks.....he is wearing what i call my 'best Sunday go to meeting clothes'
which part is unacceptable ?

Edited December 16, 2019 by wombat

[Jane Dough 3,339]

4 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.

Very few Thais would see this as being disrespectful, a little ting tong perhaps, nothing more. The posters I have seen on the various sites just see it as funny. 

 

Maybe when you have been in Thailand a while you will lighten up. If you have been in Thailand a while my advice is...lighten up. 

 

Rooster

[soalbundy 20,072]

Rather like watching a dog walk on its hind legs, it isn't done well but one is surprised to seeing it being done at all.

[lubfishin 131]

5 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.

Get off your high horse. Mister self righteous who has never had a cultural misunderstanding.

[Spike1938 234]

Maybe he is from New Orleans there it is an honor to have a parade with Dixieland music being played and people strutting their stuff.

 

[Thaidream 9,755]

5 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.

I agree with you completely.

 

Thais do not dance at funerals and most time wear appropriate clothing- dark clothes - not short pants and flip flops.

 

It's no wonder Thai people sometimes  look at foreigners with disgust.  They won't confront you but their eyes tell the tale.  

[jacko45k 17,233]

5 hours ago, johng said:

At many Thai funerals there will be loud music,alcohol and gambling..I'm pretty sure no one cared much or was offended by a dancing foreigner.

This appears to be within the temple grounds, usually no alcohol there.