Godzilla & Subway
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 186 , 15:38:04
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My favorite mascot Godzilla. Another good one download from youtube.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Definition of the Farm Crisis
Definition of the Farm Crisis
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 159 , 11:23:22
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THE FARM CRISIS
Before discussing National Food Policy, we must first look at the history of agricultural crisis which seems to reoccur every 10 years and before deciding on the cause of the current crisis which has been suggested by the United Nations and the World Bank as a production problem or is it a distribution problem as suggested by the Asian Development Bank.
We begin by the definition of what is a farmer using the works of William D. Hefferman, PhD, Department of Rural Sociology University of Missouri and Mary K. Hendrickson,, PhD. The study uses current agreed upon definitions and trends from the 1960’s to 2004.
Webster’s Dictionary defines a farm as _a piece of land (house, barns, etc.) on which crops and
animals are raised._ This definition puts the emphasis on land, but the inclusion of house and barn implies particular type of farming system a dispersed farming system.
•A dispersed farming system is used in the United States.
•A village farming system is used in Thailand.
•An industrialize farm is used in globalization starting in the 1970’s with de-emphasis on house and barn and emphasis on managing and operations but does not provide labor or capital major managerial decisions are made in the vertically and horizontally integrated cluster food system.
•Key note small farms are now classified as hobby farms, retirement farms and part-time farms and not included in the USDA farm system. These farms have no access to marketing data or no marketing contacts beyond their local market. Studies in Parishes in Louisiana State indicate without access to markets poverty is passed on from generation to generation family and cultural ties to the land reinforces the cycle.
•The dictionary further describes a farmer as one that operates and manages a farm. In the industrialized model the farmer does neither therefore a farm does not need a farmer.
•Large grain farmers receive government subsidies, middle grain producers receive none small grain producers supplement income with non-farm jobs.
•Economist sees the trends as inevitable with only government tweaks needed since the market forces are so strong they cannot be changed as the world’s top 100 economies are designed and centrally planned to produce for the advanced markets that can afford an inconvenience as price increases are not life threatening NGO’s are in charge of food handouts to keep the population alive while waiting for investment funds to cultivate the land.
•Sociologists sees the trends as manmade and thus can be changed reason being the economic system is a social institution and its structure is a social design. The success of privatized central planning takes over markets and democracy.
Implementation of policy requires further discussion of the current food clustering industries in the global food chain and current local market developments that each country faces.
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 159 , 11:23:22
THE FARM CRISIS
Before discussing National Food Policy, we must first look at the history of agricultural crisis which seems to reoccur every 10 years and before deciding on the cause of the current crisis which has been suggested by the United Nations and the World Bank as a production problem or is it a distribution problem as suggested by the Asian Development Bank.
We begin by the definition of what is a farmer using the works of William D. Hefferman, PhD, Department of Rural Sociology University of Missouri and Mary K. Hendrickson,, PhD. The study uses current agreed upon definitions and trends from the 1960’s to 2004.
Webster’s Dictionary defines a farm as _a piece of land (house, barns, etc.) on which crops and
animals are raised._ This definition puts the emphasis on land, but the inclusion of house and barn implies particular type of farming system a dispersed farming system.
•A dispersed farming system is used in the United States.
•A village farming system is used in Thailand.
•An industrialize farm is used in globalization starting in the 1970’s with de-emphasis on house and barn and emphasis on managing and operations but does not provide labor or capital major managerial decisions are made in the vertically and horizontally integrated cluster food system.
•Key note small farms are now classified as hobby farms, retirement farms and part-time farms and not included in the USDA farm system. These farms have no access to marketing data or no marketing contacts beyond their local market. Studies in Parishes in Louisiana State indicate without access to markets poverty is passed on from generation to generation family and cultural ties to the land reinforces the cycle.
•The dictionary further describes a farmer as one that operates and manages a farm. In the industrialized model the farmer does neither therefore a farm does not need a farmer.
•Large grain farmers receive government subsidies, middle grain producers receive none small grain producers supplement income with non-farm jobs.
•Economist sees the trends as inevitable with only government tweaks needed since the market forces are so strong they cannot be changed as the world’s top 100 economies are designed and centrally planned to produce for the advanced markets that can afford an inconvenience as price increases are not life threatening NGO’s are in charge of food handouts to keep the population alive while waiting for investment funds to cultivate the land.
•Sociologists sees the trends as manmade and thus can be changed reason being the economic system is a social institution and its structure is a social design. The success of privatized central planning takes over markets and democracy.
Implementation of policy requires further discussion of the current food clustering industries in the global food chain and current local market developments that each country faces.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
A Plea to All Nation's Bloggers & Readers
A plea to all Nation's Bloggers & readers
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 347 , 13:44:57
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A plea for help to all Nation’s bloggers and readers.
The Bank of Thailand's website for regional economies section of which the northeastern section is never updated for the monthly, quarterly and annual economic reports. I understand that the old information from the 1990’s – 2005 is important historical data. But I have only been back to Thailand for six months so the need for updated information is necessary not only for myself but for many others as well including local business. I receive updated economic reports from the north region but never from the northeastern region.
The History section of the website says that the BOT’s branch office was the second branch office in Thailand so I would assume that it would have up-to-date economic data and statistics. How can the Board of Investment promote a region that has limited economic data to investors?
The revenue, rice and pork prices sections are up-to-date. The articles section has two articles only. This is not meant as a criticism but a plea for up-to-date information. There are many of us that go abroad and on our return need up-to-date information so that we can form opinions and use economic indicators to see future trends for the northeast region where we live.
I have posted this plea on other forums but no one knows. Maybe the nation’s blog has a broader audience where someone may know why the northeast region is not up-to-date. Sorry correction I do not need to know why I need to know when the northeast sections will be up-to-date.
Thank you to all the nation bloggers and readers for any help in this question.
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 347 , 13:44:57
A plea for help to all Nation’s bloggers and readers.
The Bank of Thailand's website for regional economies section of which the northeastern section is never updated for the monthly, quarterly and annual economic reports. I understand that the old information from the 1990’s – 2005 is important historical data. But I have only been back to Thailand for six months so the need for updated information is necessary not only for myself but for many others as well including local business. I receive updated economic reports from the north region but never from the northeastern region.
The History section of the website says that the BOT’s branch office was the second branch office in Thailand so I would assume that it would have up-to-date economic data and statistics. How can the Board of Investment promote a region that has limited economic data to investors?
The revenue, rice and pork prices sections are up-to-date. The articles section has two articles only. This is not meant as a criticism but a plea for up-to-date information. There are many of us that go abroad and on our return need up-to-date information so that we can form opinions and use economic indicators to see future trends for the northeast region where we live.
I have posted this plea on other forums but no one knows. Maybe the nation’s blog has a broader audience where someone may know why the northeast region is not up-to-date. Sorry correction I do not need to know why I need to know when the northeast sections will be up-to-date.
Thank you to all the nation bloggers and readers for any help in this question.
Do Not Forget Asian Bloggers
Do Not Forget Asian Bloggers
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 618 , 10:30:07
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Do not forget about Asian Bloggers. For example, there are more blogger posts in Japanese than any other language in the world including English. This data comes from Technorati Inc. out of 113 million blogs last year 37% were posted in Japanese. Steve Weber an American author of marketing online books says that “Japanese are far more advanced in making their publications on-line available than Americans or the rest of the English speaking world”.
The blogging style of Japanese bloggers is different than English bloggers. A Japanese blogger tends to posts as exchanges between friends and a personal outlet. English bloggers tend to posts on Political, technological and other issues as a news source.
A star is born and her name is Mieko Kawakami. Mieko San won this year’s Akutagawa Award Japans most prestigious literary award for new writers. Mieko San’s blogs averages 10,000 readers per day and went to 200,000 readers the night of her receiving the award.
Mieko San’s secret to success is not to posts on topics of relationships with men and sexuality. Her posts are based on the idea of a Japanese woman always doing our best at living. She also uses the Osaka dialect that has become the hip hop slang of modern Japan. The Osaka dialect is widely popular with Japanese comedians much like the Issan dialect is popular with comedians in Thailand.
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 618 , 10:30:07
Do not forget about Asian Bloggers. For example, there are more blogger posts in Japanese than any other language in the world including English. This data comes from Technorati Inc. out of 113 million blogs last year 37% were posted in Japanese. Steve Weber an American author of marketing online books says that “Japanese are far more advanced in making their publications on-line available than Americans or the rest of the English speaking world”.
The blogging style of Japanese bloggers is different than English bloggers. A Japanese blogger tends to posts as exchanges between friends and a personal outlet. English bloggers tend to posts on Political, technological and other issues as a news source.
A star is born and her name is Mieko Kawakami. Mieko San won this year’s Akutagawa Award Japans most prestigious literary award for new writers. Mieko San’s blogs averages 10,000 readers per day and went to 200,000 readers the night of her receiving the award.
Mieko San’s secret to success is not to posts on topics of relationships with men and sexuality. Her posts are based on the idea of a Japanese woman always doing our best at living. She also uses the Osaka dialect that has become the hip hop slang of modern Japan. The Osaka dialect is widely popular with Japanese comedians much like the Issan dialect is popular with comedians in Thailand.
Asahi Breweries & The Vanishing Beergut
Asahi Breweries & The Vanishing Beergut
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 242 , 09:17:35
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Imagine a world with no beer gut or spare tire around the middle. Asahi Breweries Ltd. May have an answer according to a survey I cannot withstand the hunger. Hunger was the top reason people gave for giving up on their diet 56% resulting in consuming more. Asahi has invented a soy protein that stays in the stomach longer giving the feeling of being full.
You can enjoy your favorite Asahi beer without the beer gut. OK maybe the soy protein has not been developed that far yet for breweries, but Asahi has already added the soy protein to some of its food products that will be in stores soon. Your favorite pub might be replacing the margarita salt with Asahi’s soy protein shaker. It could happen. I wonder what Saporo and Kirin are up to.
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 242 , 09:17:35
Imagine a world with no beer gut or spare tire around the middle. Asahi Breweries Ltd. May have an answer according to a survey I cannot withstand the hunger. Hunger was the top reason people gave for giving up on their diet 56% resulting in consuming more. Asahi has invented a soy protein that stays in the stomach longer giving the feeling of being full.
You can enjoy your favorite Asahi beer without the beer gut. OK maybe the soy protein has not been developed that far yet for breweries, but Asahi has already added the soy protein to some of its food products that will be in stores soon. Your favorite pub might be replacing the margarita salt with Asahi’s soy protein shaker. It could happen. I wonder what Saporo and Kirin are up to.
Asian English Language Newspapers Increasing Readership
Asian English Language Newspapers Increasing Readership
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 263 , 11:34:57
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Last month the editors from the Japan Times, the Korean Herald and the Taipei Times got together to discuss “Challenges for English Language Newspapers in East Asia”, it was jointly organized with the University of Tokyo. Challenges that were addressed was the declining circulation of English Language Newspapers as the result of the internet and the differences in the types of news published between the local newspapers which tend to be more Nationalistic and the English Language Newspapers that brought a more international viewpoint while balancing that viewpoint with local viewpoints.
Two very interesting stories were discussed to illustrate this strategy the “Whaling issue in Japan” and the “Lone Star investment bank in Korea”. The whaling story has very little interest from the local Japanese newspapers believing that Australia is an outside interferer in Japan’s domestic preferences. The Japan Times had the unique opportunity to explain to the world Japanese views and World opinion that readers could not find in local newspapers.
The US private equity fund Lone Star Funds South Korea’s head of operations was found guilty of stock manipulation and the executive sent to prison for five years. Of course the foreign community argued it was bad for foreign investment and the local papers argued that typical of US business practices are short term gains and then pull those gains out of Korea and invest somewhere else. The Korean Herald was able to report both sides.
Asian English language newspapers by being able to provide both a local and global perspective increases readership globally, regionally, and locally. Increasing readership also brings in more advertising dollars. This has been accomplished by investing in and adapting new technologies.
On the political side Kaori Hayashi San moderator pointed out that often times Japanese politicians think that they are talking to just a Japanese audience and make statements that makes them look foolish in the world because they are not aware that their statements and actions are read globally. Thus Japanese politicians should be more aware of their global image. The world is watching. Global backlash can and does sometime end a politician’s career. Amber Chang pointed out that in Taiwan and Japan reporters are very friendly with politicians who in return are friendly toward the media and that politicians often times give their cell phone numbers to reporters contrasted with the US politicians that are wary of media and very aloof.
In this internet age English Language newspapers are adding more services through technology. They are extending their cooperative reach to other parts of Asia media and universities. The Korean Herald has 70% readership by local Korean readers. Learning English is the main interest and technology has given Asian readers services like stories in the newspaper are read aloud over the internet by native speakers so that English can be improved.
English Newspaper circulation may be small but readership is growing. It is building a bridge between the host country and regional Asian countries as well as the world. English is the common language for information exchange between countries. But the best mission statement was given by Amber Chang of the Taipei Times “ To bring Taiwan to the world and the world to Taiwan” only an English Language newspaper can accomplish this mission statement.
Cooperation is a main goal for Asian English Language Newspapers. In Thailand we are also curious and interested in the lives of our Asian regional neighbors and in their experiences and viewpoints. I look forward to more cooperation between Asian Language Newspapers. Readership in this environment is bound to increase.
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 263 , 11:34:57
Last month the editors from the Japan Times, the Korean Herald and the Taipei Times got together to discuss “Challenges for English Language Newspapers in East Asia”, it was jointly organized with the University of Tokyo. Challenges that were addressed was the declining circulation of English Language Newspapers as the result of the internet and the differences in the types of news published between the local newspapers which tend to be more Nationalistic and the English Language Newspapers that brought a more international viewpoint while balancing that viewpoint with local viewpoints.
Two very interesting stories were discussed to illustrate this strategy the “Whaling issue in Japan” and the “Lone Star investment bank in Korea”. The whaling story has very little interest from the local Japanese newspapers believing that Australia is an outside interferer in Japan’s domestic preferences. The Japan Times had the unique opportunity to explain to the world Japanese views and World opinion that readers could not find in local newspapers.
The US private equity fund Lone Star Funds South Korea’s head of operations was found guilty of stock manipulation and the executive sent to prison for five years. Of course the foreign community argued it was bad for foreign investment and the local papers argued that typical of US business practices are short term gains and then pull those gains out of Korea and invest somewhere else. The Korean Herald was able to report both sides.
Asian English language newspapers by being able to provide both a local and global perspective increases readership globally, regionally, and locally. Increasing readership also brings in more advertising dollars. This has been accomplished by investing in and adapting new technologies.
On the political side Kaori Hayashi San moderator pointed out that often times Japanese politicians think that they are talking to just a Japanese audience and make statements that makes them look foolish in the world because they are not aware that their statements and actions are read globally. Thus Japanese politicians should be more aware of their global image. The world is watching. Global backlash can and does sometime end a politician’s career. Amber Chang pointed out that in Taiwan and Japan reporters are very friendly with politicians who in return are friendly toward the media and that politicians often times give their cell phone numbers to reporters contrasted with the US politicians that are wary of media and very aloof.
In this internet age English Language newspapers are adding more services through technology. They are extending their cooperative reach to other parts of Asia media and universities. The Korean Herald has 70% readership by local Korean readers. Learning English is the main interest and technology has given Asian readers services like stories in the newspaper are read aloud over the internet by native speakers so that English can be improved.
English Newspaper circulation may be small but readership is growing. It is building a bridge between the host country and regional Asian countries as well as the world. English is the common language for information exchange between countries. But the best mission statement was given by Amber Chang of the Taipei Times “ To bring Taiwan to the world and the world to Taiwan” only an English Language newspaper can accomplish this mission statement.
Cooperation is a main goal for Asian English Language Newspapers. In Thailand we are also curious and interested in the lives of our Asian regional neighbors and in their experiences and viewpoints. I look forward to more cooperation between Asian Language Newspapers. Readership in this environment is bound to increase.
Cross Cultural Communications an Asian Viewpoint
Cross Cultural Communications An Asian Viewpoint
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 253 , 13:13:57
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Tawan Quote - (“Khun Ian that is because the falang blogger would take every word she wrote literally which is the big problem writing in English. What she wrote could mean many things you have to wait to see what comes out. ”).
Khun Ian Quote - (Tawan, that seems a very strange comment, it seems to imply that we should never believe literally anything that a Thai writes in English. I'm sure you did not mean that, can you explain further?”).
This was a very interesting conversation between me, Khun Ian, and Khun Windy. This is my attempt to explain our misunderstanding from a cross-cultural viewpoint. Since this is from a cross-cultural viewpoint all comments are welcome. This conversation was between 2 Thais and a Scottish any other cultures that want to join in, I would appreciate it very much.
The conversation……………
Khun Windy - (“I don't know how law making works here, but Thailand should have a constitution made by the people, not just a yes or no vote on the referendum.
And when a law needs to be changed, the people have to vote again on whether they want the law changed. They can't just go saying they want to amend the constitution and just write what ever they want.
really, why can Thai politicians get away with every little thing?”).
Khun Ian - Windy, do you not find it strange that you an educated reporter can yet say, "I don't know how law making works here".
Is this not one of the problems with Thailand?
I am sure that every Farang blogger here knows how laws are made in their home countries.
Please keep in mind that this is only my opinion from my experiences in cross-cultural communications. Thanks to all of my professors who have done extensive research in this field. I am not going to spend days google all the bits and pieces of research but instead rely on my memory.
When I read Khun Windy’s comment, I think very good story looking forward to hearing more. Asian conversation is filled with many feelers before a conclusion is made. It is not a one on one conversation. The fractural group’s reaction (credit to Khun Ian) must be considered first. In other words it is not based on an individual’s need for immediate information in order for the conversation to continue. Asian people before they say or write anything must consider the needs of the fractural group comes before the individual’s needs. This fractural group may include what will my boss think of this, what will my co-workers think of this, what will my company think of this, what will my parents think of this, what will my friends think of this, what will my spouse think of this, what will my country think of this, what will the person I am talking to think of this and so on and so on. Everything an Asian person says and does must first consider the group’s possible reaction and needs first not based on the individual’s immediate need for information. It is always a group conversation and a group decision and conclusion. This process takes longer to arrive to an understanding but it is necessary for group cohesion, productivity and harmony. In summary every conversation is a group conversation not an individual conversation. When you are talking to an Asian person you are in fact talking to many persons whether present or not.
This can be seen in everyday life in classrooms all over Asia where a Teacher is guiding students along a path as a group not as an individual an A-type personalities do no not function well in Asian society. Children in a Chinese classroom are taught that as a National group your favorite color is Yellow for the Great Yellow Han race. What there individual favorite color may be is reserved for the appropriate group. Therefore, there are many right answers to the same question. The Yin and Yang is often grey but never leads to conflict. Westerners too often read the Yin and Yang as black or white, right or wrong or truth and lie.
Another example would be Deming bringing his quality control circle to Japan, where it was immediately successful because it fit the Asian group cultural so well. If Deming had brought his quality control circle to Thailand today you would have Thailand Inc. instead of Japan Inc. Deming was a complete failure in America’s individual A- type personality culture.
Contrasted with an Individual culture’s need for exact immediate need for information exchange between two individuals in order to survive in society, there is no group to rely on every piece of information must be analyzed and logically concluded on an individual basis. A-type personalities thrive in this environment. This type of conversation is much focused going back and forth from point A to point B to point C and on and on until a linear logical conclusion is made.
Let me try to analyze the conversation in a linear logical manner.
“I don't know how law making works here, but Thailand should have a constitution made by the people, not just a yes or no vote on the referendum.”
Logical understanding this person does not understand law-making.” but Thailand should have a constitution made by the people, not just a yes or no vote on the referendum”. Since this person has no information about law-making the second statement is an illogical false statement.
A group culture understanding of the above statement would be yes we must study and discuss law-making more closely in order for us to have a Democratic constitution made by the people for the people.
“(And when a law needs to be changed, the people have to vote again on whether they want the law changed. They can't just go saying they want to amend the constitution and just write what ever they want.”)
Logically since statement A is false this statement must be false since it is a carry- on based on a false statement.
Group understanding more feelers put to the group on how to solve the problem of lawmakers writing anything that suits their interest.
“(really, why can Thai politicians get away with every little thing?”)
Logical interpretation - Conclusion statement conversation finished conclusion reached.
Group interpretation - a call for more discussion.
Khun Ian’s Quote response
(“Windy, do you not find it strange that you an educated reporter can yet say, "I don't know how law making works here".
Is this not one of the problems with Thailand?
I am sure that every Farang blogger here knows how laws are made in their home countries.”)
Logical conclusion and response is that since the first statement is true the remaining statement cannot be considered as true fact since they do not support the first statement, therefore, I must analyze where the logic broke down in order to help. The logic broke down based on an educated informed professional does not understand law-making since this is true I can carry the logic further by assuming others in Thailand must also not understand law-making also, therefore, the real problem is Thailand does not have people that understands law-making. The logical answer to this problem would be for Thailand to follow the western example of individuals understand law-making and are thus capable of governing the country.
Basically, an individual culture conversation goes like this the first thought is I need information let me ask you a question and your answer must be logical in order for me to accept you.
Basically, a group culture conversation goes like this the first thought is what can I say or do that will benefit the group this starts the information flow.
Well that is the best I can do from memory. I hope that even a little bit will be understood. My best advice is to sit in on a quality control group conversation both Western and Asian do not ask any questions just listen and you will see the difference.
Posted by Tawan , Reader : 253 , 13:13:57
Tawan Quote - (“Khun Ian that is because the falang blogger would take every word she wrote literally which is the big problem writing in English. What she wrote could mean many things you have to wait to see what comes out. ”).
Khun Ian Quote - (Tawan, that seems a very strange comment, it seems to imply that we should never believe literally anything that a Thai writes in English. I'm sure you did not mean that, can you explain further?”).
This was a very interesting conversation between me, Khun Ian, and Khun Windy. This is my attempt to explain our misunderstanding from a cross-cultural viewpoint. Since this is from a cross-cultural viewpoint all comments are welcome. This conversation was between 2 Thais and a Scottish any other cultures that want to join in, I would appreciate it very much.
The conversation……………
Khun Windy - (“I don't know how law making works here, but Thailand should have a constitution made by the people, not just a yes or no vote on the referendum.
And when a law needs to be changed, the people have to vote again on whether they want the law changed. They can't just go saying they want to amend the constitution and just write what ever they want.
really, why can Thai politicians get away with every little thing?”).
Khun Ian - Windy, do you not find it strange that you an educated reporter can yet say, "I don't know how law making works here".
Is this not one of the problems with Thailand?
I am sure that every Farang blogger here knows how laws are made in their home countries.
Please keep in mind that this is only my opinion from my experiences in cross-cultural communications. Thanks to all of my professors who have done extensive research in this field. I am not going to spend days google all the bits and pieces of research but instead rely on my memory.
When I read Khun Windy’s comment, I think very good story looking forward to hearing more. Asian conversation is filled with many feelers before a conclusion is made. It is not a one on one conversation. The fractural group’s reaction (credit to Khun Ian) must be considered first. In other words it is not based on an individual’s need for immediate information in order for the conversation to continue. Asian people before they say or write anything must consider the needs of the fractural group comes before the individual’s needs. This fractural group may include what will my boss think of this, what will my co-workers think of this, what will my company think of this, what will my parents think of this, what will my friends think of this, what will my spouse think of this, what will my country think of this, what will the person I am talking to think of this and so on and so on. Everything an Asian person says and does must first consider the group’s possible reaction and needs first not based on the individual’s immediate need for information. It is always a group conversation and a group decision and conclusion. This process takes longer to arrive to an understanding but it is necessary for group cohesion, productivity and harmony. In summary every conversation is a group conversation not an individual conversation. When you are talking to an Asian person you are in fact talking to many persons whether present or not.
This can be seen in everyday life in classrooms all over Asia where a Teacher is guiding students along a path as a group not as an individual an A-type personalities do no not function well in Asian society. Children in a Chinese classroom are taught that as a National group your favorite color is Yellow for the Great Yellow Han race. What there individual favorite color may be is reserved for the appropriate group. Therefore, there are many right answers to the same question. The Yin and Yang is often grey but never leads to conflict. Westerners too often read the Yin and Yang as black or white, right or wrong or truth and lie.
Another example would be Deming bringing his quality control circle to Japan, where it was immediately successful because it fit the Asian group cultural so well. If Deming had brought his quality control circle to Thailand today you would have Thailand Inc. instead of Japan Inc. Deming was a complete failure in America’s individual A- type personality culture.
Contrasted with an Individual culture’s need for exact immediate need for information exchange between two individuals in order to survive in society, there is no group to rely on every piece of information must be analyzed and logically concluded on an individual basis. A-type personalities thrive in this environment. This type of conversation is much focused going back and forth from point A to point B to point C and on and on until a linear logical conclusion is made.
Let me try to analyze the conversation in a linear logical manner.
“I don't know how law making works here, but Thailand should have a constitution made by the people, not just a yes or no vote on the referendum.”
Logical understanding this person does not understand law-making.” but Thailand should have a constitution made by the people, not just a yes or no vote on the referendum”. Since this person has no information about law-making the second statement is an illogical false statement.
A group culture understanding of the above statement would be yes we must study and discuss law-making more closely in order for us to have a Democratic constitution made by the people for the people.
“(And when a law needs to be changed, the people have to vote again on whether they want the law changed. They can't just go saying they want to amend the constitution and just write what ever they want.”)
Logically since statement A is false this statement must be false since it is a carry- on based on a false statement.
Group understanding more feelers put to the group on how to solve the problem of lawmakers writing anything that suits their interest.
“(really, why can Thai politicians get away with every little thing?”)
Logical interpretation - Conclusion statement conversation finished conclusion reached.
Group interpretation - a call for more discussion.
Khun Ian’s Quote response
(“Windy, do you not find it strange that you an educated reporter can yet say, "I don't know how law making works here".
Is this not one of the problems with Thailand?
I am sure that every Farang blogger here knows how laws are made in their home countries.”)
Logical conclusion and response is that since the first statement is true the remaining statement cannot be considered as true fact since they do not support the first statement, therefore, I must analyze where the logic broke down in order to help. The logic broke down based on an educated informed professional does not understand law-making since this is true I can carry the logic further by assuming others in Thailand must also not understand law-making also, therefore, the real problem is Thailand does not have people that understands law-making. The logical answer to this problem would be for Thailand to follow the western example of individuals understand law-making and are thus capable of governing the country.
Basically, an individual culture conversation goes like this the first thought is I need information let me ask you a question and your answer must be logical in order for me to accept you.
Basically, a group culture conversation goes like this the first thought is what can I say or do that will benefit the group this starts the information flow.
Well that is the best I can do from memory. I hope that even a little bit will be understood. My best advice is to sit in on a quality control group conversation both Western and Asian do not ask any questions just listen and you will see the difference.
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